Press Releases
Representatives Bush, Pressley, and Porter Join Community Safety Working Group for the Launch of a Community Safety Agenda
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 17, 2024) -Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Katie Porter (CA-47) joined the Community Safety Working Group, a coalition of 70+ organizations with an affirmative vision of public safety, for the launch of the Community Safety Agenda, which includes priority legislation champions affirmative, evidence-based approaches to public safety. “Public safety is public health, and our movement demands transformative changes to our government’s current … Continue Reading
April 14, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Escalation of Violence in Middle East
Washington D.C. (Apr. 14, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement: “I am deeply concerned by the Iranian military’s attack on Israel, which comes in response to the Israeli military’s attack on the Iranian Embassy in Syria. I condemn these attacks, which threaten civilian lives and regional war. I also condemn the calls by Members of Congress and others to initiate war with Iran; to do so without Congressional authorization is blatantly unconstitutional. … Continue Reading
April 12, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on House Vote to Reauthorize Warrantless Government Surveillance
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 12, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the below statement following the House passage of H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. This bill reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) despite failing to impose a warrant requirement when the government wants to spy on U.S. citizens, and despite its inclusion of amendments dramatically expanding unnecessary surveillance of immigrants and the types of … Continue Reading
April 12, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Announces Applications Open for Fiscal Year 2025 Community Project Funding
APPLY HERE: Deadline for submission is April 26, 2024 Washington D.C. (Apr. 12, 2024) — The Office of Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) is excited to announce that it is now accepting Community Project Funding requests from Missouri’s First District to submit to the House Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year 2025. Community Project Funding allows Members of Congress the opportunity to request direct funding for projects that address issues and benefit our community directly. … Continue Reading
April 08, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Joins Advocates and Impacted Community Members to Urge Passage of RECA Reauthorization
WATCH: “Mr. Speaker, the time is NOW. Bring the bipartisan, Senate-passed RECA bill to the House floor for a vote.” St. Louis, MO (Apr. 8, 2024) - Last Friday, April 5th, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined Just Moms STL, MCE, local electeds and community members who have been directly impacted by Manhattan Project waste to urge the U.S. House of Representatives to take immediate action on S.3853, Senate-passed legislation to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) … Continue Reading
April 03, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Leads Bicameral SCOTUS Amicus Brief to Oppose the Criminalization of Unhoused People
“As Congressional leaders, we have an obligation to protect the civil and constitutional rights of unhoused people to exist in public without fear of harassment, insurmountable fines, and even jail time,” says Bush Washington, D.C. (Apr. 3, 2024) - Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) led 18 of her Democratic colleagues in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court ahead of the case of Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, in opposition to the threat of criminalizing unhoused people across … Continue Reading
April 03, 2024
Representatives Bush, Cleaver Urge Missouri Governor Parson to Halt Execution of Brian Dorsey
Washington, D.C. (Apr. 3, 2024) - Today, 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 Brian Joseph Dorsey, scheduled for April 9. In addition to the Representatives, at least 70 Missouri Department of Corrections officers and a former warden have rallied for Mr. Dorsey and urged a commutation of his sentence. Medical experts have concluded that Mr. Dorsey, a 51-year-old native … Continue Reading
March 28, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Urges Walgreens to Reverse Decision to Close North St. Louis Pharmacy
Nearly 45,000 people in St. Louis City live in a pharmacy desert; Black residents make up 53% Washington, D.C. (Mar. 28, 2024)—Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) sent a letter to Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth urging the pharmacy chain to reverse its decision to close its store in North City on Grand Boulevard in St. Louis. This comes after last year’s closure of two Walgreens stores on Gravois Avenue and South Grand Boulevard. In her letter, Congresswoman Bush explains that these closures … Continue Reading
March 21, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Delivers Floor Speech on Exclusion of RECA from Spending Bill
WATCH HERE: “It is past time that this body gets its priorities straight,” says Bush Washington D.C. (Mar. 21, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered a speech on the House floor to express her grave disappointment that the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act (RECA) was excluded from the upcoming government spending bill that is expected to pass Congress on Friday. Watch HERE or read her full remarks, as prepared for delivery, below. Today, Congresswoman … Continue Reading
March 21, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on RECA Excluded from Government Funding Bill
Washington D.C. (Mar. 21, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after released text of the FY 2024 government funding bill didn’t include the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (“RECA”). “It is beyond disappointing to see Congressional leadership fail to include any extension or expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) in this upcoming spending bill. This is an insult to our communities who continue to be harmed by the radioactive … Continue Reading
March 14, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Delivers Floor Speech to Celebrate 314 Day in St. Louis
WATCH: “On 314 Day, St. Louis has gathered together to bask in the love and the pride that we have for our community,” says Bush Washington, D.C. (Mar. 14, 2024) - Yesterday, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered a speech on the House floor to celebrate 314 Day and honor the rich social, cultural, and artistic history of St. Louis. Watch HERE or read her full remarks, as prepared for delivery, below. “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. “St. Louis and I rise in celebration of 314 Day, founded by … Continue Reading
March 13, 2024
ICYMI: Ranking Member Bush’s Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on America’s Power Grid
Click here to watch the video. Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2024) — Below is Ranking Member Congresswoman Cori Bush’s (MO-01) opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at yesterday’s House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs hearing examining the security of the U.S. power grid. ****** Opening Statement Ranking Member Cori Bush Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Hearing on “The … Continue Reading
March 12, 2024
Bush, Wagner, Colleagues Call on Speaker Johnson to Include RECA Reauthorization in Upcoming Appropriations Package
Washington D.C. (Mar. 12, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), and their Missouri colleagues Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), and Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) called on House and Senate Leadership and the Appropriations Committees to include the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act in the upcoming fiscal year 2024 appropriations package. “We write with the utmost urgency regarding the impending sunset of the Radiation Exposure … Continue Reading
March 07, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Statement on Senate Passage of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
Washington, D.C. (Mar. 7, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after the Senate passed a new version of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). This new bill would ensure that Missourians are also eligible to receive compensation for having to deal with the impacts of radioactive waste. “The leftover radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project continues to devastate St. Louis and communities across the country to this day. For decades, my … Continue Reading
March 06, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Secures $13.7M for St. Louis Local Community Projects
Bush joined House Democrats in voting to pass government spending bills With this funding, Bush will have delivered over $40 million in Community Project Funding for Missouri’s First District Washington, D.C. (Mar. 6, 2024)—Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) secured $13,736,573 in Community Project Funding for Missouri’s First District as part of the 2024 appropriations cycle. This funding provides direct investments in homelessness prevention, public health, youth engagement, … Continue Reading
March 06, 2024
Congresswoman Cori Bush Announces State of the Union Guest
Washington, D.C. (March 6, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) announced that Dr. Intimaa Salama, a dentist and master’s student at St. Louis University, will be her guest at the State of the Union Address this Thursday, March 7th in Washington, D.C. “I am humbled and honored to invite Dr. Intimaa Salama, a Palestinian dentist and graduate student from St. Louis University, as my guest for this year’s State of the Union address. The ongoing violence in Gaza is an … Continue Reading
February 29, 2024
Congresswomen Bush, Tlaib Urge President Biden to Prevent Rafah Invasion, Facilitate Lasting Ceasefire
With death toll rising to over 30,000, Bush, Tlaib reiterate their calls for immediate, lasting ceasefire as Rafah invasion looms Latest polling shows 77% of Democrats support ceasefire Washington D.C. (Feb. 29, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) sent a letter to President Biden urging the President to decisively oppose any invasion by Israeli forces or further bombardment in Rafah, and to facilitate an immediate, lasting ceasefire … Continue Reading
February 29, 2024
This Black History Month, Congresswoman Bush Introduces Resolution Honoring John and Mary Meachum, St. Louis Abolitionists
Washington D.C. (Feb. 29, 2024) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) introduced a resolution honoring Mary and John Meachum, two Black abolitionists from St. Louis who dedicated their lives to emancipating and educating enslaved Black people. This resolution aims to elevate Black History Month as a time to evoke historical memory about the sacrifices and contributions made by Black Americans, particularly Black abolitionists. “In a time when extremist lawmakers are determined to erase any and … Continue Reading
February 28, 2024
Congresswoman Bush Urges Fair Resolution for Anheuser-Busch, Teamsters Amid Ongoing Contract Negotiations
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 28, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) sent a letter to Anheuser-Busch Companies and Sean O’Brien, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters regarding ongoing contract negotiations affecting 5,000 workers at 12 Anheuser-Busch breweries across the country, including 465 workers in Missouri’s First Congressional District. “I hope that a fair solution can be reached in these negotiations between Anheuser-Busch and my constituents,” wrote … Continue Reading
February 26, 2024
ICYMI: Congresswoman Bush joins Congresswoman Watson Coleman in a Letter to HUD Secretary Fudge Requesting Information on Efforts to Reduce Evictions of Black Renters, Women, and Children
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 26, 2024)—Last week, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) joined Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and 46 of her House colleagues in a letter to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requesting information on the efforts HUD can make to address the disparate impact of eviction on Black renters, women, and children—three classes protected by the Fair Housing Act. Each year, 2.9 million children are affected by an eviction, or one child every ten … Continue Reading