Press Releases
Congresswoman Bush Statement on FAA Reauthorization Vote
Washington, D.C. (July 20, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after voting against the House FAA Reauthorization bill. “One of our most important duties as lawmakers is to ensure safe, functional and equitable transportation systems, and that includes air travel. I strongly support reauthorizing funding for the Federal Aviation Administration and many of the provisions in the House package, including historic funding for airport … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
Bush, Tlaib Joint Statement on Boycotting Israeli President Herzog’s Joint Address to Congress
Washington D.C. (July 18, 2023) — Today, Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released a joint statement on boycotting Israeli President Herzog’s joint address to Congress: “Bestowing President Herzog with the rare honor of a joint address to Congress while the Israeli apartheid government continues to enable and directly support racism and brutal settler attacks is a slap in the face to victims, survivors, and their loved ones—including the … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
Congresswoman Bush, Colleagues Reintroduce Groundbreaking Community Safety Legislation
Washington, D.C. (July 18, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), alongside Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), Summer Lee (PA-12), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), reintroduced the People’s Response Act, groundbreaking legislation that would advance an inclusive, holistic, and health-centered approach to public safety by creating a public safety division within the United States Department of Human Health and … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Congresswoman Bush, Senator Gillibrand Introduce Resolution Recognizing Equal Rights Amendment as 28th Amendment
WATCH: Bush, Gillibrand Lead Colleagues, Advocates in Press Conference for ERA NowResolution Washington D.C. (July 13, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), co-chair of the Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), alongside ERA Caucus co-chair Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Vice Chairs Representatives Becca Balint (VT), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Summer Lee (PA-12), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Lois Frankel (FL-22), … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Statement Following Devastating Report Indicating Federal Neglect with Coldwater Creek
Report proves government knowingly underplayed harms of radioactive waste they dumped 75 years ago St. Louis (July 13, 2023)—Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released a statement following yesterday’s, Wednesday, July 12, devastating reporting first published in Missouri Independent outlining intentional downplaying of the severity and risk of 75 years of radioactive waste in St. Louis. “This report confirms what we in the community have known for decades: that for … Continue Reading
June 30, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Supreme Court Decision Against Student Debt Relief
Washington, D.C. (June 30, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its 6-3 ruling striking down President Biden’s plan to provide student debt relief for millions nationwide: “This harmful decision is the result of a biased Supreme Court — plain and simple. Three things were absolutely clear about this case from the start: first, President … Continue Reading
June 30, 2023
Bush, Lee, Booker, Kelly, Thompson, Frost, Espaillat Call for HHS Report on Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis
Washington, D.C. (June 30, 2023)— On the last day of Gun Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representatives Barbara Lee (CA-12), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Mike Thompson (CA-04), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) in leading a letter with over 50 of their colleagues urging HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to publish a report uplifting the urgency of addressing gun violence as a threat to … Continue Reading
June 29, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Supreme Court Decision Ending Affirmative Action in Higher Education
Washington, D.C. (June 29, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its 6-3 ruling holding that Harvard and UNC’s race-conscious admissions policies violate the Equal Protection Clause, and ending affirmative action in higher education: “In its dedication to moving backwards, the Supreme Court has once again rolled back protections for people in marginalized communities across this country. Ending … Continue Reading
June 24, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Statement on 1st Anniversary of Supreme Court Dobbs Decision
Washington D.C. (June 24, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement on the first 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 confer a right to abortion. “The fall of Roe is personal for me, just like it is for millions of people across our country in need of … Continue Reading
June 22, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Reintroduces Legislation to Protect and Enhance Sexual and Reproductive Health
Ahead of 1st anniversary of Dobbs, Bush continues push for reproductive rights and freedom Washington D.C. (Jun. 22, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) reintroduced the Protect Sexual and Reproductive Health Act, legislation that would provide an immediate and tangible federal response to provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care affected by the Supreme court overturn of Roe. v Wade. Federal legislators have an obligation to fill the tremendous gaps in sexual … Continue Reading
June 22, 2023
Bush, Tlaib, Omar, Bowman Joint Statement on Boycotting Prime Minister Modi’s Joint Address to Congress
Washington D.C. (June 22, 2023) — Today, Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) released a joint statement on boycotting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s joint address to Congress: “When it comes to standing up for human rights, actions speak louder than words. By bestowing Prime Minister Modi with the rare honor of a joint address, Congress undermines its ability to be a credible advocate for the rights of … Continue Reading
June 22, 2023
Bush, Strickland, Baldwin, Murray, Fletcher Launch Bicameral Push to Create Reproductive Health Travel Fund
Washington D.C. (June 22, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) introduced the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act to provide grant assistance for those who travel long distances to receive reproductive health care, including abortion care. “In the year since the far-right Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, 14 states including … Continue Reading
June 22, 2023
AHEAD OF DOBBS ANNIVERSARY, BUSH, PRESSLEY, COLLEAGUES, ADVOCATES UNVEIL ABORTION JUSTICE ACT
Historic, Intersectional Legislation Removes Systemic Barriers to Abortion Care, Affirms Access Regardless of Zip Code, Income, Immigration Status or Background Bill Text | Bill Summary | Press Conference Video | Photos Washington D.C. (June 22, 2023)– Today, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the devastating Dobbs decision, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Chair of the Pro-Choice … Continue Reading
June 18, 2023
City of St. Louis Announces Expansion of Recreation Center Hours, Programming for Youth Following Tragic Overnight Shooting Downtown
St. Louis (June 18, 2023) - Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, St. Louis Metropolitian Police Department Chief Robert Tracy, Ald. Rasheen Aldridge (14), and Saint Louis Mental Health Board Deputy Director Serena Muhammad, delivered an update on this morning’s tragic shooting at Washington and N. 14th Street and announced new steps the City of St. Louis is taking to give youth safe, fun spaces to go over the summer. In partnership with the … Continue Reading
June 16, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Statement on DOJ Investigation into Minneapolis PD
Washington, D.C. (June 16, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), a Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the findings of the Department of Justice’s pattern-or-practice investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department: “The organizing and energy in Minneapolis and around the country after the merciless killing of George Floyd reflected a shared resolve that Black people would no longer tolerate the promise of … Continue Reading
June 02, 2023
Bush, Williams, and 193 Colleagues Seek Answers to Delays in Passport Applications
Washington, D.C. (Jun. 1, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined 193 bipartisan members of the House of Representatives in a letter led by Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) asking the Department of State to account for the dramatic delays in processing passport applications. In this letter to Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Rita Bitter, the Members posed questions about issues like the number of passport applications the State Department has received and … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Vote Against Harmful Debt Limit Agreement
Washington D.C. (May 31, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after voting no on the debt limit legislation. “As someone whose mission in Congress is to do the most for everyone in St. Louis, starting with those who have the greatest need, I could not in good conscience vote for a bill that goes against this commitment. I’ve long said we needed to pass a clean lifting of the debt ceiling. This agreement, whose worst elements are … Continue Reading
May 30, 2023
Bush, Lee Push Amendment to Remove Expanded Work Requirements for Food Assistance in Debt Limit Agreement
Washington D.C. (May 30, 2023) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) released a joint-statement after co-leading the introduction of an amendment to the latest debt limit agreement to remove the expanded GOP work requirements on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Republicans’ insistence that the federal government rip food from vulnerable people’s mouths in order to solve their manufactured … Continue Reading
May 24, 2023
Ranking Member Bush’s Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Gas Stoves
Washington, D.C. (May 24, 2023) — Below is Ranking Member Cori Bush’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs examining the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to improve the energy efficiency of gas stoves and reduce indoor health hazards related to kitchen appliances. Watch her full remarks HERE. *** Opening Statement Ranking Member Cori Bush Subcommittee on … Continue Reading
May 18, 2023
Congresswoman Bush Introduces Legislation Urging Federal Reparations
WATCH: Yesterday Bush hosted historic press conference with leaders in reparations movement Washington D.C. (May 18, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) introduced a resolution that forcefully argues why the federal government must provide reparations to descendants of enslaved Black people and people of African descent. The resolution outlines the various forms those reparations should take. The Reparations Now Resolution seeks to advance federal reparations, support … Continue Reading