Press Releases
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
July 11, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Delivers Floor Speech in Recognition of Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide
WATCH HERE: “I will continue to recognize and uplift the rich contributions of the Bosnian community, and to ensure that everyone, no matter their race, faith, or nationality, can live free from violence and persecution,” says Bush Washington D.C. (July. 11, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered a speech on the House floor to recognize the 29th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide. Watch HERE or read her full remarks, as prepared for delivery, below. “St. Louis and I … Continue Reading
July 02, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on the Supreme Court’s 2023-24 Term
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2, 2024)— Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the below statement following the end of the Supreme Court’s 2023-24 term: “The Supreme Court will do anything to embolden and empower dangerous extremists threatening communities like St. Louis. This far-right majority on the Court does not serve the people of this country—it serves Donald Trump and his MAGA cult, and wealthy corporations exploiting our communities. Each passing day, the Court continues to lay … Continue Reading
June 28, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Supreme Court Grants Pass v Johnson Decision
Washington, D.C. (Jun. 28, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the statement following today’s Supreme Court Case decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, where a 6-3 majority ruled that cities are allowed to jail, ticket, or fine people for sleeping outside, even in cases where there are no shelter options available. The Court held that enforcement of public camping laws—including those that criminalize sleeping outside—do not … Continue Reading
June 25, 2024
Office of Congresswoman Cori Bush Statement Ahead of Upcoming Congressional Session Week
Washington, D.C. (June 25, 2024) — A spokesperson for the Office of Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement ahead of the upcoming congressional session week. “Following the sudden passing of a loved one, the Congresswoman will remain in St. Louis this week to support her family and loved ones and to attend funeral services. While the Congresswoman is unable to be in D.C. for votes, she opposes the harmful spending bills set for passage this week that are riddled … Continue Reading
June 24, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on 2nd Anniversary of Supreme Court Dobbs Decision
Washington D.C. (June 24, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court case decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization which overturned Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992) with a ruling that held that the constitution does not protect the right to access abortion, overturning over 50 years of precedent. “The fight to protect access to abortion care and reproductive freedom is … Continue Reading
June 21, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Introduces Stop Comstock Act to Repeal Antiquated Statute
The bill’s introduction comes as anti-abortion lawmakers and Supreme Court Justices have indicated their intentions to misuse the Comstock Act to implement a nationwide abortion ban Washington, D.C - Yesterday, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), the first lawmaker post-Dobbs to publicly call for the repeal of the Comstock Act, joined Representatives Becca Balint (VT-AL), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Mary Scanlon (PA-05) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) to announce the introduction of the Stop … Continue Reading
June 15, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Supreme Court Mifepristone Decision
Washington D.C. (June 15, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), a member of the House Judiciary Committee,released the following statement following Thursday’s unanimous Supreme Court case decision in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which rejected the lawsuit challenging the FDA’s regulation of the abortion pill Mifepristone. “Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected anti-abortion extremists' latest attack, and preserved the legality of Mifepristone in states where abortion is … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on House Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
Washington D.C. (June 14, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement following House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “As a Congresswoman, my number one goal has always been, and will continue to be, putting the needs of St. Louis first. Because of this commitment, I voted against this year’s defense spending authorization package, which further expands the military-industrial complex, entrenches endless war, and contains numerous … Continue Reading
June 14, 2024
ICYMI: Congresswoman Bush Highlights “Myth of Impartiality” of Supreme Court at Oversight Committee Democratic Member Roundtable
Click here to watch the video Washington, D.C. (June 14, 2024)— Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered remarks at the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Democratic Member Roundtable “High Court, Low Standards, and Dark Money: Flagging a Supreme Ethics Crisis in America”. This hearing included witness remarks from Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Alex Aronson, Executive Director of Court Accountability, Kate Shaw, Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania, and … Continue Reading
June 12, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement Following Missouri’s Execution of David Hosier
Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2024) — Last night, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after the State of Missouri executed David Hosier, a 69-year old United States Navy veteran. Governor Parson refused to halt Mr. Hosier’s execution despite medical experts’ findings that Mr. Hosier committed his offense whilst suffering significant brain damage due to a stroke. Jurors stated that their deliberations would have gone differently had this information been properly … Continue Reading
June 11, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Proudly Secures Over $2B for Missouri’s First District
Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) is proud to have helped deliver over $2,000,000,000 to Missouri’s First Congressional District throughout her tenure in Congress. “Since taking office, I am proud to have delivered over $2 billion in federal investments for St. Louis. These funds aren’t just numbers on a page—they’re investments in the lives of our children, seniors, educators, veterans, health care providers, workers, and more,” said Congresswoman Cori … Continue Reading
June 08, 2024
Representatives Bush, Cleaver Urge Missouri Governor Parson to Halt Execution of David Hosier
Washington, D.C. (June 8, 2024) - Yesterday, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05) sent a letter to Missouri Governor Mike Parson urging him to halt the execution of David Hosier, scheduled for June 11, 2024. Medical experts have concluded that Mr. Hosier, a 69-year old former veteran of the United States Navy, committed his offense while suffering from significant brain damage from a stroke. His trial team failed to fully present this information to … Continue Reading
June 07, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Speaker Johnson’s Failure to Pass Extension & Expansion of RECA
Washington, D.C. (June 7, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement ahead of the expiration of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) at midnight. “Speaker Johnson’s decision to let the Senate-passed, bipartisan, expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act die in his lap is abhorrent. It symbolizes the latest failure in an already extensive, decades-long history of government negligence regarding the Manhattan Project's radioactive waste dumped into our … Continue Reading
June 06, 2024
Bush, Moylan, Colleagues Introduce RECA Extension and Expansion Amendment to NDAA
Washington, D.C. (June 6, 2024) —Yesterday, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined U.S. Congressman Moylan (GU-00) and to introduce a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would extend and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include Missouri and other parts of the country that were previously left out. "The vestiges of World War II continues to kill people in my district and beyond, specifically the toxic radioactive waste dumped in … Continue Reading
June 05, 2024
Congresswoman Bush, Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution to Affirm Rights of Honduras’ Garífuna People
The Afro-Indigenous Garífuna people continue to face violent human rights abuses by the Honduran government and complicit multilateral institutions Washington, D.C. (June 5, 2024) — Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Jesus “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (NY-16) reintroduced a resolution that affirms the rights of the Afro-Indigenous Garífuna people in Honduras. “I am proud to reintroduce this resolution in solidarity with the … Continue Reading
May 25, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on 4th Anniversary of the Police Killing of George Floyd
Washington, D.C. (May 25, 2024) - Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), an activist from the Ferguson Frontlines and the movement to save Black lives, released the following statement on the 4th anniversary of the police killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. “It has been 4 years since George Floyd was killed by police. Over 6 years since Geraldine Townsend. Nearly 8 years since Philando Castile. Nearly 10 years since Michael Brown. Not a day goes by when I don’t think of them or the … Continue Reading
May 24, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement Calls for Justice Alito to Resign
Washington, D.C. (May 24, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement calling for the resignation of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. “It is appalling that Justice Alito and his wife showed public support for the Stop the Steal movement in the days after the January 6th insurrection- while the Court was ruling on a 2020 election case-and as recently as 2023. This scandal is just the latest example of the … Continue Reading
May 23, 2024
ICYMI: Congresswoman Bush Engages DOE Secretary Granholm on the Importance to Extend and Expand RECA During Oversight Hearing
Click here to watch the video Department of Energy Secretary Granholm agrees federal government must compensate communities devastated by the Manhattan Project by affirming need for RECA Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2024)— Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered remarks at the Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing with United States Secretary of Energy (DOE) Jennifer Granholm examining oversight of the U.S. Department of Energy. Through her questioning, Congresswoman … Continue Reading
May 20, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Reintroduces Helping Families Heal Act
Bush collaborated with Michael Brown’s mother, Lezley McSpadden, on first-of-its-kind legislation providing mental health services to people impacted by police violence Washington, D.C. (May 20, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) announced the reintroduction of the Helping Families Heal Act, first-of-its-kind legislation to expand mental health services for communities harmed by police violence. The bill establishes grant programs within the Department of Health and Human Services … Continue Reading