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Cheri Bustos
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Cheri Bustos

Cheri Bustos

(D)
Fmr. Rep. (IL-17)
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
65
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
Springfield, IL
Residence
East Moline, IL
Born
October 17, 1961
Family
Husband: Gerry; 3 Children: Tony, Nick, Joey
Education
BA, Government and Politics
University of Maryland at College Park
1981-1983
MA, Journalism
University of Illinois at Springfield
1983-1985
Attended, Political Science
Illinois College
1979-1981
Certified
Legislative Staff Internship Program, University of Illinois at Springfield
Political Career2
Representative
United States House of Representatives
2012-2023
Member
Board of Aldermen, City of East Moline
2007-2011
Professional Background3
Vice President
Communications and Public Relations, Iowa Health System
2008-2011
Senior Director
Corporate Communications, Trinity Regional Health System
2001-2007
Editor/Reporter
Quad-City Times
1985-2001
Organizations19
Quad-Cities First
Former Chair
Access to the Media Committee
Former Co-Chair
Media Roundtable on Ethnic Diversity
Former Board Member
Board of Directors, Women’s Connection
Former President
East Moline Citizens Advisory Committee
Former Member
Board of Directors, Skip-A-Long Child Development Services
Former Member
Go Red for Women, American Heart Association
Former Co-Chair
Alumni Board of Directors, Illinois College
Member
Junior Achievement of the Heartland, Quad-Cities
Member
United Way of the Quad-Cities Area
Former Member
Big Brothers/Big Sisters-Quad-Cities
Former Volunteer
East Moline Downtown Revitalization Committee
Founder
Two Rivers YMCA
Former Volunteer
Board of Directors, WVIK Public Radio, Rock Island
Former Vice Chair
Public Awareness Committee, Child Abuse Council
Former Member
East Moline Plan Commission
Former Member
Illinois Women's Institute for Leadership
Delegate
present
Illinois Quad-City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy
Participant
No Labels
Member
Committees8
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Aviation Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Highways and Transit Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
65
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
Springfield, IL
Residence
East Moline, IL
Born
October 17, 1961
Family
Husband: Gerry; 3 Children: Tony, Nick, Joey