Energy and Environment Archives - Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

Strengthening American Energy Production While Protecting Our Environment

There’s no doubt that energy production plays a major factor in our economy, but it also plays a critical role in ensuring our environmental well-being. As your member of Congress, I’m committed to supporting innovative approaches to invest in clean and renewable fuel sources, combat climate change and promote a comprehensive plan that keeps energy affordable for the middle class.

Illinois’ 17th district includes some of the best farmland in the nation, and we have a real opportunity to be leaders in the 21st-century American energy economy through the production of biofuels, solar and wind. Additionally, we need to support non-carbon sources of energy, such as nuclear, while investing in research and development to develop new energy solutions and make existing ones cleaner and safer.

That’s why I put forth the Rural Green Partnership, a framework of policies to bring together stakeholders across rural America to lower greenhouse gas emissions in every economic sector. Climate change may be the most complicated challenge our country has ever faced, but I intend to meet the challenge head-on and give rural America – including the families in Northwest and Central Illinois – a seat at the table as we tackle the climate crisis.

We owe it to our next generation to do our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While there is no single solution to America’s energy challenge, we must take steps to move toward cleaner energy sources while protecting our economy.

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October 11, 2022

TOMORROW: Bustos Highlights American Innovation in Manufacturing with Tour of MxD Facilities

CHICAGO — TOMORROW, October 12, 2022, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) will highlight American innovation in manufacturing when she joins MxD leadership for a tour of their Chicago facilities. Manufacturing times Digital, or MxD, is the leading digital manufacturing and cybersecurity institute in the United States. MxD’s 22,000-square-foot factory floor features some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment […]

Press Release

August 25, 2022

Bustos Applauds USDA’s $100 Million Investment in Biofuels Infrastructure

WASHINGTON — This week, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement that $100 million in grants will be made available to increase the sale and use of homegrown biofuels. Bustos is Chair of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. USDA is making the funding available through the Higher Blends Infrastructure […]

Press Release

August 12, 2022

Bustos Votes to Pass Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17),voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, a transformative legislative package to lower families’ health care, prescription drug and energy costs; all while reducing the national debt by $300 billion to ease inflation. Having passed the Senate last week, the bill now heads to the White House for President Biden’s signature. “For years, […]

Press Release

July 29, 2022

Bustos Votes to Pass Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act

WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) voted to pass the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act – legislation to invest in wildfire prevention, response and resiliency efforts for communities impacted by drought. The bill also includes a provision supported by Congresswoman Bustos to increase pay for federal structural firefighters – including those at the Rock Island Arsenal. “As extreme […]