Press Releases
Congresswoman Bush Joins Congresswoman Ramirez, Local Leaders Call for an End to the Tax Evasion Driving Puerto Rico’s Crisis of Displacement
Washington, D.C. (October 25, 2024) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined Representatives Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), in announcing the introduction of United with Puerto Ricans Opposed to Act 22 Risks (UPROAR) Act. The UPROAR Act urges the Puerto Rican and federal governments to address Act 22 and stop the exploitation of federal tax loopholes that result in millions in lost revenues for local … Continue Reading
October 24, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Calls on Biden, Blinken, Garland to Investigate Israeli Attack on American Journalist
The attack - that has gone uninvestigated for over a year - killed a Reuters journalist and left six others from Reuters, AFP, and Al Jazeera injured, including Vermonter Dylan Collins Washington, D.C. (October 24, 2024) — Congresswoman Bush joins Sen. Bernie Sanders and ten other Members of Congress in writing to the Biden Administration, demanding the United States open an independent investigation into an Israeli attack on a group of journalists, including American journalist Dylan … Continue Reading
October 21, 2024
Congresswoman Bush, Labor Caucus Urge Amazon to Respect its Employees’ Rights; Requests Information About Anti-Union Activities
Washington, D.C. (October 21, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Caucus members Reps. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), and 126 other members of Congress in calling on Amazon to respect its employees’ rights and requesting information from the company about its anti-union activities. “Workers have a constitutional … Continue Reading
October 21, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Joins 64 House Democrats Urging Unimpeded Media Access to Gaza in a Letter to the Biden Administration
Members asking Biden Administration to take immediate action to advocate for unrestricted, unimpeded media access Washington, D.C. (October 21, 2024) — Congresswoman Bush joins Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, Rep. James P. McGovern (MA-02), and 62 members of Congress in a letter to President Joseph Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for the United States to push for Israel to allow unimpeded access for U.S. and international journalists. The constantly … Continue Reading
October 16, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement One Year Following Ceasefire Now Resolution
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 16, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement one year after she and her colleagues introduced the Ceasefire Now Resolution. “One year ago, tragedy unfolded—over 2,700 Palestinian lives and 1,200 Israeli lives taken, hundreds held hostage, and thousands more were injured in the aftermath of October 7th. Entire neighborhoods and communities in Gaza were decimated. We understood then that failing to prioritize diplomacy over military … Continue Reading
October 07, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement One Year Following Horrific October 7th Attacks
Washington, D.C. (October 7, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement one-year following the horrific and deadly October 7th attacks on Israel. “This past year has been unfathomable, grief-ridden and gruesome, and it is only getting worse by the day. One year ago, nearly 1,200 Israelis, including more than 40 Americans, were killed, 250 people were taken hostages, and thousands more were injured following a horrific attack by Hamas. Now, a year later, the … Continue Reading
October 01, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Escalating Violence in the Middle East
Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement on the escalating violence in the Middle East. “With each passing day, the world is observing devastating violence unfold, pushing the Middle East closer to the brink of a catastrophic regional war. From Israel’s airstrikes and invasion in Lebanon to Iran’s missile strikes on Israel, I strongly condemn these latest horrifying acts of violence and aggression. “So much of this violence and … Continue Reading
October 01, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Joins Congressman Khanna in Reintroduction of the End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act
Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) to reintroduce the End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act (EOR) to end the tax break rewarding the fossil fuel industry for using carbon capture for EOR. The legislation would reform one of the largest and most egregious domestic fossil fuel subsidies, The Tax Credit for Carbon Sequestration (Section 45Q). Fossil fuel companies currently receive a tax credit for injecting … Continue Reading
September 26, 2024
WATCH: Congresswoman Bush Joins House Oversight Democrats Roundtable on the Long-Term Toll of Gun Violence on Schools and Youth
Click here to watch the video Washington D.C. (Sept. 25, 2024) - On Monday, September 23, at 4:00 p.m. ET, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and other Democratic Committee Members for a roundtable titled “The Real Facts of Life: The Long-Term Effects of Gun Violence on Young People, Schools and their … Continue Reading
September 24, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement Following Missouri’s Execution of Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams
Washington, D.C. (September 24, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after the State of Missouri executed Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams, despite a credible case of his innocence and mass scrutiny over the fairness of his trial. Last week, Congresswoman Bush sent a letter to Missouri Governor Mike Parson, urging him to grant clemency and halt Mr. Williams’ execution. “Sometimes injustice is so glaring that it leaves us struggling to comprehend how such … Continue Reading
September 24, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Celebrates Announcement of Signage Installations along Coldwater Creek
This win comes two years after Bush’s Coldwater Creek Signage Act Washington, D.C. (September 24, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement regarding the announcement from the Army Corps that they will be installing signage along Coldwater Creek. This announcement comes nearly two years after Congresswoman Bush introduced the Coldwater Creek Signage Act. “After years of pushing, alongside the community and in collaboration with the EPA, and the U.S. Army … Continue Reading
September 20, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Delivers Floor Speech Urging Missouri Governor Parson to Halt the Execution of Marcellus Williams
WATCH HERE: “I am urging Governor Parson not to let another innocent man be murdered at the hands of the state,” says Bush. Washington D.C. (Sept. 20, 2024) —Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered a speech on the House floor urging Missouri Governor Mike Parson to immediately halt the execution of Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams, an innocent man scheduled to be executed by the state of Missouri next Tuesday, September 24. On Wednesday, Congresswoman Bush sent a letter to … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
Bush, Bowman, Tlaib Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing the Human Rights to Utilities
Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2024) - Today, Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01), Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (NY-16), and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) reintroduced the Resolution Recognizing the Human Rights to Utilities, which affirms that access to safe, reliable, and affordable water, sanitation, electricity, heating, cooling, broadband, and public transit are all basic human rights necessary for a thriving life and healthy communities. “Every year, skyrocketing utility costs force families into … Continue Reading
September 18, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Urges Missouri Governor Parson to Halt the Execution of Marcellus Williams
Washington, D.C. (September 18, 2024) - Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) sent a letter to Missouri Governor Mike Parson urging him to grant clemency and halt the execution of Marcellus Williams, scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, despite strong evidence of his innocence. Convicted in 2001 for the tragic 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle, Williams' case has faced intense scrutiny due to allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, mishandled evidence, and racially biased jury selection. With … Continue Reading
August 09, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on 10th Anniversary of the Killing of Michael Brown
Washington, D.C. (August 9, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement commemorating the ten-year anniversary of the killing of Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer, sparking a worldwide movement in support of Black lives. “Ten years ago, 18-year-old Michael Brown was fatally shot by a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer. Today and always my heart is with Michael Brown’s family. His death and the Ferguson Uprising forever changed me, our community, our … Continue Reading
July 23, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Joint Address to Congress
Washington, D.C. (July 23, 2024)— Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement regarding her decision to boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress. “For lawmakers who genuinely care about democracy and freedom, standing up for human rights is not just a talking point. It’s not conditional. It’s an active choice we make every day. Days like tomorrow are crucial moments where we must show that we support the dignity and humanity of … Continue Reading
July 22, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Urges Archivist to Publish the Equal Rights Amendment on the 101st Anniversary of the ERA’s Unveiling
Washington D.C. (July 21, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), co-chair of the Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment released the following statement on the 101st anniversary of the unveiling of the Equal Rights Amendment. “On this day 101 years ago, the Equal Rights Amendment was first unveiled. Today the ERA has met all the constitutional requirements to become the 28th Amendment—all that’s standing in the way is some paperwork,” said Congresswoman Cori Bush. “As … Continue Reading
July 20, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on the International Court of Justice’s Landmark Advisory Opinion
Washington D.C. (July 20, 2024)—Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement in response to the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion calling for the end of the Israeli government’s illegal occupation and system of apartheid in the occupied Palestinian territories. “The International Court of Justice reaffirmed what we already knew: the Israeli government’s occupation and system of apartheid in Palestine are illegal under international law. It has long been … Continue Reading
July 16, 2024
ICYMI: Congresswoman Bush Calls For Immediate Court Reform in Response to Supreme Court’s Judicial Coup
Washington, D.C. (July 16, 2024) — As seen in MSNBC, Congresswoman Cori Bush authored an op-ed in which she asked her Congressional colleagues,“In this perilous moment, will we reform the court or will we watch democracy die.” Op Ed Congresswoman Cori Bush MSNBC: The Supreme Court has pulled off a judicial coup. Here’s how to fight back. July 11, 2024 Last week, the Supreme Court’s far-right majority went home for the summer, but only after a stark reminder that they do not serve … Continue Reading
July 15, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Army Corps’ Progress on Posting Warning Signs Along Coldwater Creek
St. Louis, MO (July 15, 2024) - Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) attended a meeting with elected officials in the First District where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers updated the community about the progress made on posting signage warning people of the potential threat of radioactive waste contamination. “Without signs, our North County families’ health and safety are unknowingly put at risk. That’s why in my first term, I introduced the Coldwater Creek Signage Act which would require … Continue Reading