Biography
Cheri Bustos is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 17th congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has been representing the district since 2013. The district includes parts of western and northwestern Illinois. Bustos is known for her moderate political stance and focus on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development. Throughout her tenure, she has been an advocate for rural communities and has worked on legislation to support agriculture, veterans, and manufacturing sectors.
Education and Political Experience
- Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Experienced journalist and editor before entering politics
Political Experience
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, representing Illinois's 17th district
- Member of the House Agriculture Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee from 2019 to 2021
- Advocated for bipartisan solutions in Congress and focused on bridging urban-rural divides in her district
