Press Releases

Rush Opening Statement at Energy Subcommittee Hearing on "Keeping Us Safe and Secure: Oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission"

Jul 14, 2021 Press Release
Rush: "Nuclear power facilities, and the low-carbon electricity they produce, are valuable tools as we work to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels."

Rush Statement on Protests in Cuba

Jul 14, 2021 Press Release
Rush previously led 79-Member letter to President Biden urging normalization in U.S.–Cuba relations, introduced legislation to lift trade embargo

Rush Announces $1.57 Million in Funding for 1st District Community Projects Included in Appropriations Bills

Jul 13, 2021 Press Release
Recipients include Chicago Public Schools, Friend Family Health, Illinois College of Optometry, Leo High School, Chicago Eco House, and others
Issues:
Education, Community News

Rush Announces New Constituent Services Pop-Up Hours

Jul 13, 2021 Press Release

Rush, Kinzinger Lead Illinois Delegation Members in Letter Supporting Disaster Declaration for DuPage County

Jul 9, 2021 Press Release

Rush Announces 1st District Congressional App Challenge

Jul 8, 2021 Press Release
Information sessions to be held on July 21 and September 22 at 4PM CT

Rush Touts 1st District Transportation Funding, EV Investments, Vehicle Safety Bill Passed House As Part Of INVEST in America Act

Jul 2, 2021 Press Release
Bill also includes funding to replace all lead service lines in the country; Illinois has the most lead water pipes of any state and Chicago has the most of any city

Rush Introduces Insulin Access For All Act to Eliminate Cost Sharing for Insulin Under Medicare and Medicaid

Jul 2, 2021 Press Release
2021 marks 100 years since insulin was first discovered

Rush Introduces Legislation to Incentivize Primary Care Doctors to Work in Underserved Communities

Jul 2, 2021 Press Release
Average debt for medical school graduates is around $250,000; Rush's bill would enact 100% loan forgiveness for professionals who serve in eligible underserved communities

Rush Secures $36.6 Billion Investment in Electric Vehicles in INVEST in America Act

Jul 1, 2021 Press Release
Rush amendment adds a robust title on electric vehicles, modeled after his NO EXHAUST Act, to the surface transportation reauthorization bill passed by the House of Representatives this morning

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