Press Releases
Congresswoman Bush, Senator Markey Celebrate Passage of Environmental Justice Mapping Bill in Inflation Reduction Act
Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act will identify and collect data on frontline communities of climate crisis Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement celebrating the passage of their Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021, which was included in the Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Biden on Tuesday, August 16th. … Continue Reading
August 17, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Announces $5.4 Million Grant for Transition to Zero-Low Carbon Emission Transit Bus Fleet
St. Louis – Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page applauded the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) announcement that the agency will award the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District with a $5,412,960 grant for their Low-No Program which works to replace the current bi-state bus fleet with zero-to-low carbon emissions buses, as well as funding for general bus infrastructure … Continue Reading
August 12, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after her vote in support of Senate amendment to H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which passed the House of Representatives. “Today I was proud to vote in support of the Inflation Reduction Act, which will take historic and much-needed actions to address the climate crisis and make health care more affordable. While the final version of this bill does not contain … Continue Reading
August 11, 2022
Congresswoman Bush, Mayor Jones Announce $19 Million Grant to St. Louis Lambert International Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones announced a $19,093,333 million award to the City of St. Louis to reconstruct the runway infrastructure at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. This grant will fund the reconstruction of 3,600 feet of airplane runway to help maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. “St. Louis Lambert International Airport … Continue Reading
August 09, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Anniversary of Killing of Michael Brown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) today released the following statement in commemoration of the 8th anniversary of the killing of Michael Brown. “Eight years ago, at 18 years old, Michael Brown was fatally shot and killed by a Ferguson, Missouri police officer. With each passing day, we remember Michael’s legacy: his love of animals and music, his commitment to family and community, his ability to deliver joy to those around … Continue Reading
August 08, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Applauds Major Disaster Declaration Unlocking Federal Assistance for St. Louis Region
Community members impacted by flooding can access federal resources unlocked by President Biden’s declaration by calling 800-621-3362 or visiting DisasterAssistance.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the below statement following the announcement that President Joseph R. Biden signed the Major Disaster Declaration requested by Missouri Governor Mike Parson on August 4, 2022. Since the flash-flooding first started on Tuesday, July … Continue Reading
August 05, 2022
Rep. Bush, Sen. Blunt, Missouri Delegation Back Request for Major Disaster Declaration
Joint assessment determines over $35 million in damages WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) led the Missouri delegation - Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), and Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ann Wagner (MO-02), Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), Emanuel Cleaver, II. (MO-05), Sam Graves (MO-06), Billy Long (MO-07) and Jason Smith (MO-08) - in a letter to President Joseph R. Biden in support of Missouri Governor Mike … Continue Reading
July 26, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Urges Missouri Governor to Request Federal Disaster Assistance
ST. LOUIS, MO— Following Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s executive order in response to severe flooding in the St. Louis region, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement urging the Governor to formally request federal resources for St. Louis. The recently issued executive order declaring a state of emergency serves as a first step in seeking a federal Major Disaster Declaration that unlocks federal emergency assistance from the Federal Emergency Management … Continue Reading
July 26, 2022
Congresswoman Bush, Reproductive Justice Orgs Partner to Introduce Legislation to Protect and Improve Sexual and Reproductive Health and Well-Being
The bill would invest $2.5 billion in community-based sexual and reproductive health programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) introduced the Protect Sexual and Reproductive Health Act of 2022, legislation that would provide a comprehensive and holistic national response to protect and improve sexual and reproductive health and well-being. In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, federal … Continue Reading
July 25, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Secures $110.5 Million for Federal Climate Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This past Wednesday, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) voted in support of House of Representatives passed the H.R. 8294, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2023, which included three of her amendments. These amendments provided … Continue Reading
July 25, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Statement in Support of IAM District 837 Machinists
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement in support of the IAM District 837 Machinists as they voted to strike Boeing Monday, August 1st, 2022. “As Congresswoman for Missouri’s First District, I am proud to stand with our Machinists and other union workers. I am concerned about the state of negotiations between IAM District 837 and Boeing Management — and request that management return to the bargaining table. Our … Continue Reading
July 21, 2022
Missouri Delegation Urges HHS to locate ARPA-H Headquarters in Missouri
WASHINGTON D.C.– This week, the entire Missouri congressional delegation, led by U.S. Senator Roy Blunt and signed by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, and U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver , II, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Billy Long, Ann Wagner, Jason Smith, Sam Graves, Vicky Hartzler, and Congresswoman Cori Bush sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra urging the department to select Missouri for the new Advanced Research Projects Agency for … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Bush, Strickland, Fletcher Introduce Legislation to Create Reproductive Health Travel Grants
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), introduced the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act to provide grant assistance to those who live in trigger-ban states like Missouri who need to travel to receive reproductive health care. “Congress has a moral responsibility to do everything we can to support people seeking abortion care,” said Congresswoman Bush. “This … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
CONGRESSWOMAN CORI BUSH STATEMENT FOLLOWING YESTERDAY'S ARREST AT NON-VIOLENT CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE FOR REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after she was arrested alongside 16 Democratic Members of Congress and several organizers after participating in a non-violent civil disobedience for reproductive rights. “St. Louis sent me to Congress to do everything in my power to protect our rights and individual freedoms. That’s why I’m fighting with everything I’ve got, including putting my body on the … Continue Reading
July 19, 2022
CONGRESSWOMAN BUSH STATEMENT CELEBRATING NEXT STEPS IN STAFF UNIONIZATION EFFORTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after the Congressional Workers Union made history yesterday by formally initiating unionization processes in eight House of Representatives offices, including in her own office. “Yesterday, members of my staff and congressional workers across seven other House offices made history by initiating a groundbreaking unionization process. Every worker, regardless of where they work, … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
CONGRESSWOMAN BUSH, SENATOR SMITH INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT ACCESS TO MEDICATION ABORTION
Medication abortion accounts for over 50% of all abortion care in U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced the Protecting Access to Medication Abortion Act, legislation that would ensure people seeking abortion care can always access medication abortion through tele-health and certified pharmacies, including mail-order pharmacies. As extremist anti-abortion lawmakers make it their mission to interefere … Continue Reading
June 30, 2022
Congresswoman Bush Statement on the end of the Supreme Court’s 2021-22 Term
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the below statement following the end of the Supreme Court’s 2021-22 term: “The Supreme Court is at war with social movements organizing for a more just and equitable America. As a Black woman in America, I have never expected to find lasting liberation through the Supreme Court. This is the same court that in the 1857 landmark Dred Scott v. Sandford case held that Black people “had no … Continue Reading
June 28, 2022
Congresswoman Cori Bush Statement on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
WASHINGTON, DC– Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the below statement following federal action on S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: “St. Louis understands the daily devastation and trauma of gun violence. Every day this entirely preventable crisis robs our community of neighbors and loved ones. It is long past time for the federal government to enact community-based solutions that will address the gun violence epidemic and I’m proud to see this bill pass … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) releases the below statement following the decision from the United States Supreme Court in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating a 49-year precedent for the constitutional right to abortion: “Today’s disgraceful decision is devastating for everyone, but its harm will fall hardest on Black, brown and Indigenous people, young people, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, people with … Continue Reading
June 22, 2022
Bush, House Appropriations Committee Announce Inclusion of $100 Million to Accelerate Domestic Manufacturing of Clean Energy
Washington D.C.—Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the below statement following the announcement that $100 million for domestic manufacturing of clean energy would be included in the fiscal year 2023 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies spending bill. In April, the Congresswoman introduced H.R. 7439, the Energy Security and Independence Act to robustly fund the Defense Production Act for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Last month, … Continue Reading