Press Releases
Congresswoman Bush Statement on St. Louis Board of Aldermen’s Unanimous Passage of Resolution Calling for Ceasefire in Gaza
Washington, D.C. (January 12, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement celebrating the St. Louis City’s Board of Aldermen’s unanimous passage of a resolution calling on President Joe Biden to work toward a ceasefire in Gaza. This resolution was introduced on October 20, 2023 by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge (14th Ward) and cosponsored by Board of Alderman President Megan Green, Alderman Shane Cohn (3rd Ward), Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier (7th Ward), Alderwoman … Continue Reading
January 11, 2024
Congresswomen Bush, Tlaib on South Africa’s International Court of Justice Case Against Israel
Washington D.C. (Jan. 11, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following joint statement amid South Africa’s case against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). “We unequivocally join world leaders and international human rights organizations in support of South Africa’s case before the International Court of Justice alleging Israel violated the Genocide Convention. There must be an end to the violence—and there must be … Continue Reading
January 08, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Calls for Investigation Following Abrupt, Life-Threatening Closure of Northview Village
Washington D.C. (Jan. 8, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Beccera urging the Department to launch a formal investigation into the finances, provision of care, and use of Medicaid and Medicare funds of the long-term care facility Northview Village. The letter also asks HHS to investigate allegations that the State of Missouri failed to adequately protect residents in these long-term facilities. This … Continue Reading
January 06, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement Marking Three Years Since the MAGA Insurrection on U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C. (Jan. 6, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement three years after the deadly insurrection incited by former President Donald Trump and MAGA Republican Members of Congress on the U.S. Capitol. “Three years ago, former white supremacist-in-chief Donald Trump, aided and abetted by extremist Republican members of Congress, led a horrific, premeditated, and violent attack on our nation’s Capitol. Despite continued efforts to hold them … Continue Reading
December 15, 2023
Labor Unions Join Congresswomen Bush, Tlaib in Calls for Ceasefire
WATCH: Growing coalition of national and local labor unions join calls for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and Israel Washington, D.C. (Dec. 15, 2023) —Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), André Carson (IN-07), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) joined national and local labor union leaders and members, including President of the United Auto Workers Shawn Fain, who are calling for an immediate … Continue Reading
December 07, 2023
Doctors Join Congresswomen Bush, Tlaib, Omar in Calls for Ceasefire
WATCH: Growing group of 2,000 doctors join calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza and Israel Washington, D.C. (Dec. 7, 2023) —Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) joined doctors from around the country in a press conference calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. “Congress has a moral and ethical responsibility to act because as Members of Congress, we too took an oath. We took an oath of service. So when we hear genocidal rhetoric, when … Continue Reading
December 04, 2023
Ranking Member Bush’s Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on the Critical Mineral Supply Chain
Washington D.C. (Dec. 4, 2023) — Below is Ranking Member Cori Bush’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at last Thursday’s Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs examining the critical mineral supply chain. Opening Statement Ranking Member Cori Bush Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Hearing on “Digging Deeper: Ensuring Safety and Security in the Critical Mineral Supply Chain” November 30, 2023 Thank you, Mr. … Continue Reading
December 01, 2023
Members of Congress Gather to Recognize Lives Lost in Palestine and Israel
Reps. Bush, Tlaib host Vigil for Shared Humanity Washington D.C. (Dec. 1, 2023) — Last night, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) were joined by members of Congress in a Vigil for Shared Humanity which recognized the lives lost in Palestine and Israel. “Constantly in the news and on social media, we see the fatality numbers tragically rise, hour by hour, day after day. The death toll is so stark that their deaths are often lumped together or … Continue Reading
December 01, 2023
Reps. Bush, Tlaib, Jackson, Bowman Join Hunger Strikers Outside White House to Demand a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza
WATCH: Members of Congress join award-winning actors Cynthia Nixon and Denée Benton, activists in press conference and candlelight vigil on third day of hunger strike outside the White House Washington D.C. (Dec. 1, 2023) — Wednesday night, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) alongside Representatives Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) joined actors Cynthia Nixon and Denée Benton, state legislators, and community leaders on hunger strike … Continue Reading
November 22, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Hostage Release, Temporary Pause in Violence in Gaza
Washington, D.C. (Nov. 22, 2023)— Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement upon the announcement of a U.S.-brokered agreement between Israel and Hamas: “Tonight’s announcement of a temporary pause in violence and the release of women and children who are being held hostage and arbitrarily detained is a welcome and necessary start. It further proves the effectiveness of de-escalation and diplomacy—not military force—as a means of saving lives and affirms why we must … Continue Reading
November 17, 2023
Calls for Ceasefire Grow in Month Following Introduction of Ceasefire Now Resolution
Washington D.C. (Nov. 17, 2023) — On October 16, 2023, Congresswomen Cori Bush (MO-01) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), alongside André Carson (IN-07), Summer Lee (PA-12), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), introduced H. Res. 786, the Ceasefire Now Resolution, which urges the Biden Administration to call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine, and to send humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Upon introduction, this resolution had 13 cosponsors, marking the first group of … Continue Reading
November 17, 2023
Congresswoman Bush joins Reps. Omar, Casar, Colleagues in Calling on State Department To Review Whether U.S. Security Assistance has been Used to Violate Human Rights in Pakistan
Washington D.C. (Nov. 17, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) and 9 colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken asking for a prompt review of whether U.S. security assistance to Pakistan has been used to violate human rights, as well to withhold future security assistance to Pakistan until a return to constitutional democracy has been completed, and to send observers to hearings in emblematic … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
ICYMI: Veterans Join Congresswomen Bush, Ramirez, Lee in Calls for Ceasefire
WATCH: Ahead of Veterans Day, anti-war veterans call for ceasefire in Gaza and Israel Washington, D.C. (Nov. 9, 2023) — Ahead of Veterans Day, Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), and Summer Lee (PA-12) joined anti-war veterans in a press conference calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. The veterans who participated in this press conference were affiliated with About Face, a group of anti-war service members and veterans. Find a full list of the speakers and … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Statement Following House Passage of H.Res. 771
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after voting in opposition to the Meeks-McCaul Resolution. “All human life is precious, and I will continue to denounce the violence and bloodshed we have seen in Gaza and Israel over the past few weeks. I deeply mourn and grieve all the civilians - Israeli, Palestinian, and American - who were and continue to be killed. For that reason, I voted against this one-sided resolution, which … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Statement Following Election of Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House
Washington D.C. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) was elected by the Republican majority to serve as Speaker of the House. “22 days and 19 rounds of voting later, the dysfunctional Republican Caucus has unanimously settled with an anti-democracy, anti-LGBTQ+, and anti-abortion extremist as their leader. Today is the first time that many people have even heard of Congressman Mike Johnson, but as people … Continue Reading
October 19, 2023
ICYMI: Congresswoman Bush Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Israel and Occupied Palestine
WATCH: Bush urges colleagues to “stand on the side of humanity” Washington, D.C. (Oct. 19, 2023) — On Monday, October 16, 2023, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered remarks after announcing the introduction of the Ceasefire Now Resolution, a resolution urging the Biden Administration to call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine, and to send humanitarian aid and assistance to Gaza. Congresswoman Bush was joined by Representatives Rashida … Continue Reading
October 18, 2023
Oversight Ranking Members Bush, Raskin Issue Statements on Alarming New GAO Report on Manhattan Project Radioactive Waste Still Affecting St. Louis
Findings Confirm that Dangerous Nuclear Waste Disproportionately Affects St. Louis Read Here: Bush says “report validates concerns people have been raising for years,” and “the Corps must heed their recommendations without delay” (Missouri Independent) Washington D.C. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Yesterday, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Ranking Member of the Oversight Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, and Congressman Jamie Raskin(MD-08), Ranking Member of … Continue Reading
October 16, 2023
Reps. Bush, Tlaib, Carson, Lee, Ramirez Lead Colleagues in Call for Immediate Ceasefire
Ceasefire Now Resolution urges support for an end to violence in Israel and Occupied Palestine Washington, D.C. (October 16, 2023) — Today, Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), André Carson (IN-07), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), alongside Representatives Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and … Continue Reading
October 12, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Sends Letter to DOJ Seeking Answers on Civil Rights Concerns
Letter Follows Bush’s Questioning of Ag Garland at House Judiciary Committee Hearing Last Month Washington, D.C. (Oct. 12, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking answers to several pressing civil rights issues. The letter follows up on Congresswoman Bush’s questioning of Attorney General Merrick Garland in the House Judiciary Committee regarding the DOJ’s approach to civil rights and the rule of law. “I have concerns about … Continue Reading
October 05, 2023
Representatives Bush, Cleaver Call on UM System to Restore Race-Based Scholarships and Emphasize Recruitment of Underserved Communities
Washington, DC (Oct. 5, 2023) — Today, Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) called on the University of Missouri System (UM System) to reverse their recent decisions following the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling undermining affirmative action in June. In a letter to Dr. Mun Y. Choi, President of the UM System, the lawmakers specifically called on the President to restore race-based scholarships, consider the experience of race in admissions, and emphasize … Continue Reading