Cheri Bustos
Democrat · IL-17 · House of Representatives
13 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (91)
HR 9145 — Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2022
Introduced 2022-10-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
EducationHR 8071 — All-American Flag Act
Introduced 2022-06-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 6516 — Neighborhood Reinvestment and Revitalization Act of 2022
Introduced 2022-01-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 6147 — DALCI Act
Introduced 2021-12-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4629 — Resources To Prevent Youth Vaping Act
Introduced 2021-07-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4445 — Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-07-16 · Became Public Law No: 117-90.
LawHR 4305 — Crisis Care Enhancement Act
Introduced 2021-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5554 — No Bonuses in Bankruptcy Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 705 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 17-23, 2021, as "National Chemistry Week".
Introduced 2021-10-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 5089 — Next Generation Fuels Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-08-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
EnergyHR 4795 — NFFSN Act
Introduced 2021-07-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Sports and RecreationHR 2867 — Protecting Roadside First Responders Act
Introduced 2021-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2866 — America Grows Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-04-28 · Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2645 — Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-04-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2568 — United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-04-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2503 — Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021
Introduced 2021-04-14 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
HealthHR 2130 — Rural America Health Corps Act
Introduced 2021-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1732 — RETAIN Act
Introduced 2021-03-10 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
TaxationHR 971 — Small Business Succession Planning Act
Introduced 2021-02-11 · Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
CommerceHRES 51 — Expressing deep gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who risked threats of injury and death to chronicle the horrendous details of the insurrection on January 6, 2021.
Introduced 2021-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 324 — To specify the Federal share of the costs of certain duty of the National Guard in connection with the Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Introduced 2021-01-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 1262 — Thanking all election officials and workers for the tireless energy and sacrifice they made to ensure that the November 2020 election ran smoothly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Introduced 2020-12-14 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 8759 — Streamlining Advanced Biofuels Registration Act of 2020
Introduced 2020-11-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
EnergyHR 8371 — Next Generation Fuels Act of 2020
Introduced 2020-09-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Environmental ProtectionHR 8091 — UNITED Act
Introduced 2020-08-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 7769 — RETAIN Act
Introduced 2020-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.
TaxationHR 7159 — Crisis Care Improvement and Suicide Prevention Act of 2020
Introduced 2020-06-11 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
HealthHR 5721 — Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act
Introduced 2020-01-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHR 5437 — Boosting America’s Exports Act
Introduced 2019-12-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5193 — Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-11-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5123 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 476 East Main Street in Galesburg, Illinois, as the "Senior Airman Daniel Miller Post Office Building".
Introduced 2019-11-15 · Became Public Law No: 116-298.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4905 — Investing in Energy Systems for the Transport of CO2 Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-10-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4871 — Protecting Roadside First Responders Act
Introduced 2019-10-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4788 — Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-10-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4714 — America Grows Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-10-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4555 — Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-09-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 4004 — Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-07-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 378 — Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Arthur "Art" Simon.
Introduced 2019-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Social WelfareHR 2543 — Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
Introduced 2019-05-07 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Social WelfareHR 2227 — Gold Star Spouses and Spouses of Injured Servicemembers Leasing Relief Expansion Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-04-10 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2056 — To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2019-04-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1557 — No Bonuses in Bankruptcy Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1443 — Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2019
Introduced 2019-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Law—
Introduced 2013-06-05 · On agreeing to the Bustos amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5700 — To designate the community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, as the "Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic".
Introduced 2014-11-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4992 — Refueling Assistance Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4235 — Taylor Morris Act
Introduced 2014-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3649 — Jobs for Heroes Act
Introduced 2013-12-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3555 — Improper Payments Agency Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-11-20 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2675 — Government Transformation Act
Introduced 2013-07-11 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1924 — Access to Education and Training Act
Introduced 2013-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 1332 — American Jobs Matter Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-21 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1153 — WIN P3 Act
Introduced 2013-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 530 — Government Waste Reduction Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-02-06 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1181 — Reining in Irresponsible Decorating Expenses Act
Introduced 2019-02-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 113 — All-American Flag Act
Introduced 2019-01-03 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 7258 — To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2018-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6699 — Agricultural Export Promotion Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-09-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 5882 — Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act
Introduced 2018-05-18 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5737 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 West D Street in Alpha, Illinois, as the "Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office".
Introduced 2018-05-09 · Became Public Law No: 115-293.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5702 — Preventing NAS and Protecting Babies Act
Introduced 2018-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5688 — Navigation Workers Protection Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-05-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 4988 — Conservation Assistance Loan Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-02-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4945 — Rural Health Liaison Act of 2018
Introduced 2018-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
HealthHR 4929 — Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
Introduced 2018-02-05 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Social WelfareHR 4734 — Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-12-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
LawHR 4570 — Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act
Introduced 2017-12-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
LawHR 4513 — Farmers of Tomorrow Act
Introduced 2017-12-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4379 — Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-11-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 4046 — Department of Defense Check Before You Rent Act
Introduced 2017-10-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4047 — Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-10-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3566 — Addiction Recovery for Rural Communities Act
Introduced 2017-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3121 — All-American Flag Act
Introduced 2017-06-29 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3069 — Army Arsenal Revitalization Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-06-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2672 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 520 Carter Street in Fairview, Illinois, as the "Sgt. Douglas J. Riney Post Office".
Introduced 2017-05-25 · Became Public Law No: 115-145.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2673 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 514 Broadway Street in Pekin, Illinois, as the "Lance Corporal Jordan S. Bastean Post Office".
Introduced 2017-05-25 · Became Public Law No: 115-208.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 939 — Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2017
Introduced 2017-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 357 — Overseas Outsourcing Accountability Act
Introduced 2017-01-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and EmploymentHR 6460 — Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-12-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5146 — Boosting America's Exports Act
Introduced 2016-04-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4690 — Army Arsenal Revitalization Act of 2016
Introduced 2016-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 2015-06-03 · On agreeing to the Bustos amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 3217 — Refueling Assistance Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3003 — Jobs for Heroes Act
Introduced 2015-07-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2826 — Government Transformation Act
Introduced 2015-06-18 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2525 — Hero Street USA Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced 2015-05-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2055 — Make It At Home Act
Introduced 2015-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2003 — Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
Introduced 2015-04-23 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Social WelfareHR 586 — Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015
Introduced 2015-01-28 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1064 — Access to Education and Training Act
Introduced 2015-02-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 916 — All-American Flag Act
Introduced 2015-02-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government.
Government Operations and Politics