Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

Representing the 17th District of Illinois
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Feb 11, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that Dot Turner, a laid off Sensata worker from Freeport, will be her guest to President Obama’s State of the Union address tomorrow.
Feb 7, 2013 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Republican Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) announced they will sit together during President Obama’s State of the Union address next Tuesday, February 12th. Bustos and Joyce released the following statement:
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Feb 6, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued the following statement following an announcement from the United States Postal Service that it will end Saturday mail delivery:
Feb 6, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) introduced the Government Waste Reduction Act, a common sense bill that would reduce duplicative services and root out waste in government, while preserving crucial services and programs.
Feb 4, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released a video message commemorating Black History Month, which is celebrated during the month of February.
Feb 1, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) spent the day in Peoria where she had a lunch meeting with Mayor Jim Ardis followed by a tour of the Peoria International Airport. Bustos ended her day by enjoying some ice cream at the Spotted Cow restaurant.
Jan 31, 2013 Press Release

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued the following statement following the re-opening of the USO Rock Island facility on Rock Island Arsenal:

“It was an honor to be part of the re-opening of the USO Rock Island facility today.

Jan 29, 2013 Press Release

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued the following statement following Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announcing his resignation:

“Today, I join with folks across my district in thanking Secretary Ray LaHood for his service as Secretary of Transportation, as well as his decades of service to the people of Illinois and all Americans. 

Jan 28, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) stopped by Mercer County High School in Aledo to congratulate the Golden Eagles on winning the 2A Illinois state football championship this past November.
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Jan 25, 2013 Press Release

Cheri An Original Co-Sponsor Of Legislation To Reauthorize & Strengthen Bill To Help Prevent Domestic Abuse & Keep Illinois Women & Families Safe