• BUSTOS, CHERI
Experience: House: District 17, 2013-Present
Home State: Illinois
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $2,708,640Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Cheri Bustos
    Gender: Female
    Family: Husband: Gerry; 3 Children: Tony, Nick, Joey
    Birth Date: 10/17/1961
    Birth Place: Springfield, IL
    Religion: Catholic

Education

    MA, Journalism, University of Illinois-Springfield, 1985
    BA, Political Science, History, University of Maryland, College Park, 1983
    Attended, Political Science, Illinois College, Jacksonville, 1981

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2012-present
    Alderman, City Council, East Moline

Current Legislative Committees

    Subcommittee on Aviation, Member
    Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, Member
    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Member
    Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, Member
    Transportation and Infrastructure, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Former Member, East Moline Citizens Advisory Committee
    Founder, East Moline Downtown Revitalization Committee
    Former Member, East Moline Plan Commission
    Former Board Member, Media Roundtable on Ethnic Diversity
    Member, Public Awareness Committee, Child Abuse Council

Professional Experience

    Vice President, Communications and Public Relations, Iowa Health System, 2008-2011
    Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Trinity Regional Health System, 2001-2007
    Reporter, Quad-City Times, 1985-2001
    Editor, Quad-City Times, 1985-2001

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Former Co-Chair, Access to the Media Committee
    Member, Alumni Board of Directors, Illinois College
    Volunteer, Big Brothers/Big Sisters-Quad-Cities
    Co Chair, Go Red for Women, American Heart Association
    Member, Junior Achievement of the Heartland in the Quad-Cities
    Former Chair, Quad-Cities First
    Member, Board of Directors, Skip-A-Long Child Development Services
    Member, Two Rivers Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
    Member, United Way of the Quad-Cities Area
    President, Board of Directors, Women’s Connection
    Vice Chair, Board of Directors, WVIK Public Radio, Rock Island
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

No Opinion
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

No Opinion
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 24
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
02/10/2017 H.R.939 Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2017 02/10/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.  (All Actions)
01/06/2017 H.R.357 Overseas Outsourcing Accountability Act 01/06/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
12/07/2016 H.R.6460 Buy America for Drinking Water Extension Act of 2016 12/07/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
04/29/2016 H.R.5146 Boosting America's Exports Act 04/29/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/21/2016 H.R.4690 Army Arsenal Revitalization Act of 2016 03/21/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.  (All Actions)
09/08/2015 H.R.3217 Refueling Assistance Act of 2015 09/08/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
08/13/2015 H.R.2055 Make It At Home Act 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.  (All Actions)
07/09/2015 H.R.3003 Jobs for Heroes Act 07/09/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
06/18/2015 H.R.2826 Government Transformation Act 06/18/2015 Referred to House Rules  (All Actions)
05/21/2015 H.R.2525 Hero Street USA Commemorative Coin Act 05/21/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.1064 Access to Education and Training Act 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
04/23/2015 H.R.2003 Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act 04/23/2015 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform  (All Actions)
02/12/2015 H.R.916 All-American Flag Act 02/12/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government.  (All Actions)
01/28/2015 H.R.586 Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 01/28/2015 Referred to House Rules  (All Actions)
11/25/2014 H.R.5700 To designate the community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 310 Home Boulevard in Galesburg, Illinois, as the "Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic". 11/25/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/21/2014 H.R.4992 Refueling Assistance Act of 2014 07/21/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
03/24/2014 H.R.4235 Taylor Morris Act 03/24/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
12/04/2013 H.R.3649 Jobs for Heroes Act 12/04/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
11/20/2013 H.R.3555 Improper Payments Agency Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2013 11/20/2013 Referred to House Ways and Means  (All Actions)
07/11/2013 H.R.2675 Government Transformation Act 07/11/2013 Referred to House Rules  (All Actions)
Total: 737
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/23/2014 H.R.4726 Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2014
05/23/2014 H.R.1209 To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders", for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombings of Tokyo.
05/23/2014 H.R.685 American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act Passed Yea
05/22/2014 H.R.4717 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program.
05/21/2014 H.R.4225 SAVE Act of 2014 Passed Yea
04/04/2014 H.R.4351 Alzheimer's Accountability Act of 2014
05/21/2014 H.R.3530 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2014 Passed Yea
05/20/2014 H.R.4510 Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014
05/13/2014 H.Res.583 Honoring the vital role of small business and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States during "National Small Business Week", beginning on May 12, through May 16, 2014.
05/12/2014 H.R.4644 To designate the buildings occupied by the Department of Transportation located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Southeast, in the District of Columbia as the "James L. Oberstar United States Department of Transportation Building Complex".
04/01/2014 H.R.4051 REFUEL Act
03/28/2014 H.R.4325 Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act of 2014
05/12/2014 H.R.2548 Electrify Africa Act of 2014 Passed Yea
05/09/2014 H.R.4632 If Our Military Has to Fly Coach Then so Should Congress Act of 2014
05/09/2014 H.R.4577 Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2014
05/08/2014 H.Res.577 Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
05/08/2014 H.R.863 Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act Passed Yea
04/30/2014 H.R.627 National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act Passed Yea
04/16/2014 H.J.Res.113 Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
04/16/2014 H.R.4143 Children in Families First Act of 2014
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