Helping You - Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

I am honored to represent you in Congress and am here to help in any way possible. I hope all the information in this section will be helpful whether you need help with a federal agency, would like to order a flag, are requesting tours and tickets for a visit to Washington DC, or are considering applying to a military academy. Thank you for visiting!

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Students & Internships

The following information is for Students. Please contact our office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have. All Kids Resources | Kindergarten-5th Grade | 6th-12th Grade | College...

Tours & Tickets

Thank you for contacting my office for assistance. As you may know, I am not running for re-election to serve Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. As I complete my final congressional term, my of...

Flags

Federal Grant Assistance

Guidance and key resources to help eligible grantseekers find information on federal grants, loans, and nonfinancial assistance, as well as on private funding. Find out who is eligible for a Gra...

Help with a Federal Agency

Senior Citizens’ Resources

The following information is for Senior Citizens. Please contact my office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have. Social Security and Medicare My office can help you with determ...

Military and Veterans

Veterans History Project I believe we owe an enormous debt to our men and women in uniform. A great way to show our gratitude is to encourage them to share their memories and experiences. This is wh...

Passports

Passport Applications For general questions regarding the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs passport services, see the State Department's Frequently Asked Questions about Passports web pag...

Presidential Greetings

If you're a resident of Illinois's 17th District and would like to receive a greeting from the President of the United States, please complete the form below. I would be happy to help you in securing ...

For Businesses

The following information is for businesses, especially small businesses. Please contact our office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have. Browse small business assistance re...

Clean Drinking Water Resources

As you may know, bacteria, nitrates, and metals (including lead and copper) all have the potential to compromise the quality of drinking water in our homes. Out of concern for the health and safety of...

Parents

The following information is for parents. Please contact our office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have. Art Competition The annual high school art competition that I sponsor ...

Additional Services and Resources

Birth Certificates Birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates are available through the Illinois office of vital statistics. Consumer Protection Advice on avoiding scams and...

FY23 Appropriations Request

Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Request Process for Congresswoman Cheri Bustos *** This form is NOT for submitting requests for Community Project Funding, and any requests for Community Project Fun...

About Coronavirus

For Illinoisans The State of Illinois has launched a coronavirus response website with up-to-date information on how this virus is impacting all of us. For more information, visit Coronavirus.Illinoi...

2022 Congressional Art Competition

Every year for the past decade, I've had the honor of recognizing outstanding artwork from students across Northwest and Central Illinois as part of the Congressional Art Competition. I look forward ...