Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s emergency action to allow summer sales of E15 to help reduce gas prices. E15 is currently selling for up to 60 cents cheaper per gallon than traditional gasoline. “With Putin’s price hike driving high gas prices nationwide, it’s essential that we take action […]
U.S. Army officials will formally dedicate the U.S. Army Health Clinic at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, on Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m. The clinic will be known as the Woodson Health Clinic, in honor of a World War II medic who served with First Army and saved countless lives during the Allied Invasion of […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), David Scott (GA-13) and Cindy Axne (IA-03) in a statement responding to the Biden Administration’s recent decision to rescind 31 oil refineries’ previously-granted waivers from biofuel blending requirements. In the statement, the Members applauded the Administration’s denial of Small Refinery Exemptions as a step in the […]
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined her colleagues on the Congressional Biofuels Caucus in a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to prioritize homegrown, renewable biofuels as a replacement for Russian energy sources. The letter comes after Congress banned the importation of Russian oil earlier this month. In their letter, the Members applauded the […]
U.S. Army officials will formally dedicate the U.S. Army Health Clinic at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, on Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m. The clinic will be known as the Woodson Health Clinic, in honor of a World War II medic who served with First Army and saved countless lives during the Allied Invasion of […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) highlighted how, after twelve years, the life-saving Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare,” has expanded access to quality, affordable health insurance in Illinois and across the country. “The Affordable Care Act represented a generational step forward in the fight to secure quality, affordable health care for every American,” said Congresswoman […]
Thurgood Brooks is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. “I am so grateful that Run for Something has endorsed my campaign for Illinois State Representative in District 72. It is very exciting and humbling to […]
Today, U.S. Representatives Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Angie Craig (D-MN) and Ashley Hinson (R-IA) introduced the Home Front Energy Independence Act, which would expand the production and availability of American biofuels. In an effort to lower energy costs for working families and support economic growth in rural communities, Bustos joined the legislation following […]
Michelle Servadio Elias today announced she is running to represent Iowa House District 96. She traveled to the State Capitol in Des Moines to file her candidacy with the Secretary of State. Servadio Elias is a veteran and retired nurse who wishes to use her experience to work for the best for all Iowans. As […]
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), helped to pass legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus to further isolate Putin from the global economy. Passing the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, the bill now heads to the U.S. Senate. “As Vladimir Putin continues to wage violence against innocent Ukrainians, the United States […]
