Bipartisanship Archives - Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

Working Together To Put Working Families First

When I was elected to Congress, I made a commitment to put working families ahead of partisan politics–and that’s exactly what I’ve done. Good ideas can come from both sides of the aisle, and if a bill makes sense for our community, then I’ll fight for it.And I’ve got the track record to prove it. In the 116thCongress, 80% of votes have been bipartisan.Over 40 individual Republicans have cosponsored legislation I introduced this Congress, and I have co-sponsored nearly 50 bills led by Republicans.I knowRepublicans and Democrats can come together on policies to grow our economy and create more good-paying American jobs, and I’ll continue to work with all of my colleagues in Congress to deliver results for Illinois

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February 14, 2020

Bustos Statement on First-Ever Rural Health Liaison Designation

Rural Health Liaison Position Created by Bustos as part of 2018 Bipartisan Legislation Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the Rural Health Liaison, a position created by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) in the 2018 Farm Bill, will be filled by Betty Ann Bryce. In response, Congresswoman Bustos released the following […]

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January 29, 2020

Bustos Statement After USMCA Signed Into Law

Washington – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) being signed into law: “After a challenging year and months of tough negotiation, I am glad to see the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement signed into law today,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “With this […]

Press Release

January 1, 2020

2019 YEAR IN REVIEW: Bustos Continues to Deliver Real Results for Illinois Families

Washington – Throughout 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos continued to fight for Illinoisans, securing a number of significant victories. From helping Gold Star families and injured veterans, to increasing rural access to healthcare, to working to lower prescription drug costs, Congresswoman Bustos worked across the aisle to deliver commonsense solutions for Illinois families. Highlights of this year’s […]

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November 4, 2019

ICYMI: BUSTOS INTRODUCES SIX NEW PIECES OF LEGISLATION TO GROW OUR WORKFORCE, SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROTECT FIRST RESPONDERS

Bustos’ Bill to Provide Relief to Gold Star Spouses and Spouses of Injured Servicemembers Clears Committee WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) introduced six new pieces of legislation during the month of October to fight for hardworking Illinoisans, grow our workforce, spur economic growth, protect first responders and implement key […]