Press Releases
Bush, García, Schakowsky, Jayapal, Call on DOJ and FTC to Investigate RealPage for Anticompetitive Practices
RealPage’s price-setting software uses nonpublic information to recommend rent rates to its clients, a practice that may be contributing to the rental affordability crisis in the United States and could rise to the level of coordinated pricing among competitors. Washington, D.C. (Nov. 14, 2022) – Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Congressman Jesús “Chuy'' García (IL-04), Congresswomen Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led a letter … Continue Reading
October 27, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Congratulates Staff on Unionization Vote
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 27, 2022)— Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after staff in her office voted 10-0 to form a union. The office of Congresswoman Bush is among the first congressional offices to unionize along with workers in the offices of Representatives Andy Levin (MI-09), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), and Ilhan Omar (MN-05). “As an activist, organizer, and the proud daughter of a union meat cutter, I could not be prouder of my … Continue Reading
October 24, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Statement on School Shooting in South St. Louis
St. Louis, Mo. (Oct. 24, 2022)— Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after the school shooting that occurred this Monday morning at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, a magnet school in St. Louis, Missouri. As of this statement, it is reported that three people are deceased, including the gunman, and multiple people are left with injuries. “Today is a day that every parent, teacher, student, and community member prays never comes. St. … Continue Reading
October 21, 2022
Congresswomen Bush, Adams Request HBCUs Receive Targeted Outreach for Biden’s Student Debt Relief Program
Black college grads owe an average of $25K more in student debt than white college grads Washington, D.C. (Oct. 21, 2022)—Congresswomen Cori Bush (MO-01) and Alma Adams (NC-12) sent a letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona requesting that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) receive targeted outreach about the student debt relief program, the application process, and what borrowers can expect once payments resume. The nearly 100 HBCUs in the United … Continue Reading
October 20, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Demands DOE & Army Corps Immediately Clean Up Jana Elementary and Hold Public Briefing
Congresswoman Bush is demanding answers on cleanup alongside parents and advocates Washington, D.C. (Oct. 18, 2022) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) sent a letter to United States Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lieutenant General Spellmon demanding their agencies remediate radioactive contamination within Jana Elementary, and hold a public briefing for community members regarding their efforts. A recent independent report from … Continue Reading
October 19, 2022
Congresswoman Bush and Oversight Committee and Black Maternal Health Caucus Leaders Release New Report Revealing Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic on Black Maternal Health Crisis
Report Shows COVID-19 Contributed to More than One-Quarter of Maternal Deaths During 2020 and 2021 Washington, D.C. (Oct. 19, 2022)—Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), member of the Oversight Committee, in partnership with Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Lauren Underwood and Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., Co-Chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus; Rep. Robin Kelly, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust; … Continue Reading
October 18, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Demands MOHELA Halt Actions Interfering with Student Debt Relief
MOHELA efforts to halt relief would rob people in Missouri of over $12.7 billion in relief Washington, D.C. (Oct. 18, 2022) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) sent a letter to Scott Giles, the Executive Director 0f Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri (MOHELA) demanding the company halt efforts to block millions of people from accessing economic relief through the Biden Administration’s historic student loan debt relief program. MOHELA has … Continue Reading
October 17, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Report Indicating Radioactive Waste at Elementary School
After launching investigations and introducing legislation, Congresswoman Bush is joining parents to demand immediate cleanup St. Louis, October 17, 2022 - Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after an independent toxicology report found the presence of radioactive bomb waste on and under the grounds of Jana Elementary School in Hazelwood, MO. The study, carried out by Boston Chemical Data Corporation, found unsafe levels of dangerous … Continue Reading
October 12, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Missouri Lawsuit Challenging Biden Student Loan Debt Cancellation Plan
St. Louis (October 12, 2022) – Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement as the United States Eastern District Court of Missouri hears oral arguments in Nebraska v. Biden, a lawsuit filed by six Republican-led states, including Missouri, challenging the Biden-Harris Administration’s student debt relief plan. “Efforts to undermine the Biden Administration’s student loan cancellation program is the latest example of Republicans … Continue Reading
October 07, 2022
Congresswomen Bush, Watson Coleman Release Joint Statement on President Biden’s Actions on Federal Marijuana Offenses
Lawmakers call on Governors to issue pardons and Congress to take up Drug Policy Reform Act Washington D.C. (October 7, 2022) - Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released a joint statement following President Biden’s announcement to pardon anyone who has been convicted of simple marijuana possession and his call to review the classification of marijuana. “Yesterday’s announcement from President Biden is … Continue Reading
September 29, 2022
Congresswomen Bush, Pressley Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Reproductive Rights for People with Disabilities
Currently, people with disabilities are at greater risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes Washington D.C. (September 29, 2022) - Today, Congresswomen Cori Bush (MO-01) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) introduced the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act, legislation that would eliminate barriers and strengthen access to reproductive health care for people with disabilities. For many people with disabilities, access to reproductive health care is significantly hindered … Continue Reading
September 27, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Introduces Legislation Providing Mental Health Services to Victims of Police Violence
Bush collaborated with Michael Brown’s mother, Lezley McSpadden, in introduction of first-of-its-kind legislation Washington D.C. (September 27, 2022) – Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) proudly introduced the Helping Families Heal Act, first-of-its-kind legislation that would fund mental health resources to support those impacted by police violence. Last year broke the record in number of police killings with 1,055 deaths by law enforcement in … Continue Reading
September 16, 2022
ICYMI: Congresswoman Bush Climate Crisis Impacts on Black Communities including St. Louis
WATCH: Congresswoman Bush proclaims “flooding in St. Louis driven by climate crisis” Washington DC (September 16, 2022) – Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined the House Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing titled “Fueling the Climate Crisis: Examining Big Oil’s Prices, Profits, and Pledges,” where the focus was to highlight the profiteering role fossil fuels companies play in driving the climate … Continue Reading
September 15, 2022
Representatives Bush, Bowman, Tlaib Introduce Resolution Recognizing Access to Utilities as a Human Right
Washington D.C. (September 15, 2022) – Today Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) and Jamaal Bowman Ed.D (NY-16) introduced the Resolution Recognizing the Human Rights to Utilities, which would recognize access to water, sanitation, electricity, heating, cooling, public transit, and broadband communications as basic human rights and public services that must be accessible, safe, acceptable, sufficient, affordable, justly … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
Congresswoman Cori Bush Introduces Two Bills to Protect Workers from Climate and Environmental Hazards
Worker Safety in Climate Disasters Act & Wind Safety Standard Act would protect workers in high wind and disaster events. Washington DC (September 14, 2022) – Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01)introduced two pieces of legislation to protect worker health and safety by developing worker safety standards in the event of climate disasters and extreme weather. The Worker Safety in Climate Disasters Act would prevent … Continue Reading
September 13, 2022
Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
Lawmakers argue funding for armed officers in schools is an inadequate gun violence prevention strategy Washington, DC (September 13, 2022) – In the aftermath of the horrific school shooting that occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas this past May, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), and 30 colleagues are urging the Department of Justice, Department of Education and Department of Health and Human … Continue Reading
September 02, 2022
Bush, Blunt Celebrate St. Louis Tech Triangle Winning $25 Million Federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge
ST. LOUIS, MO — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO), and Greater St. Louis Inc. celebrate the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) naming the St. Louis Tech Triangle as one of 21 “Build Back Better Regional Challenge” winners. The EDA is awarding approximately $25 million in grants to the St. Louis Tech Triangle, led by Greater St. Louis, Inc., to boost biosciences, geospatial, and advanced manufacturing … Continue Reading
August 30, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Statement Following Congressional Delegation to Colombia, Mexico
Washington D.C.– Last week, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and Congressman Jesús ‘Chuy’ García (IL-04.) joined a congressional delegation led by Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chair of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, to Colombia and Mexico, where they met with local leaders and activists to discuss the United States’ critical partnership with Latin … Continue Reading
August 24, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Biden Student Loan Debt Plan
Plan provides up to $20K in relief, pauses extension until January 2023 Washington DC – Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after President Biden announced his plan today to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt, and extend the current pause on payments through December 31, 2022. “Since coming to Congress, I have pushed alongside my colleagues and advocacy organizations for action to address the student debt crisis. I am elated that President … Continue Reading
August 22, 2022
Bush, Murphy, García Travel to Colombia and Mexico to Discuss Regional Security, Climate, and Migration
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chair of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Congressman Jesús ‘Chuy’ García (IL-04) in a congressional delegation to Colombia and Mexico. Bush, Murphy, and García will travel to Colombia as the first congressional delegation to meet with President Gustavo Petro since … Continue Reading