Press Releases

Rush, Bucshon Introduce Bill To Require A Federal Study Evaluating How Crash Avoidance Systems Detect Road Users Of Different Racial Groups

May 12, 2021 Press Release
Legislation comes after Georgia Tech study finds that automated vehicles may be worse at detecting individuals with darker skin than those with lighter skin

Rush, Cohen, Lee Convene Virtual Forum Examining FBI's COINTELPRO Operation

May 10, 2021 Press Release

Rush Introduces Legislation To Require Full, Public Release of COINTELPRO Files

May 4, 2021 Press Release
Full extent of COINTELPRO operation still unknown as files remain hidden; "It is high time the American people know about the odious and inhumane legacy" of COINTELPRO

Rush, Durbin, Duckworth Send Letter to U.S. National Guard Chief Supporting General Jones Armory Renovation Funding

May 3, 2021 Press Release
General Jones Armory expansion would add 200 parking spaces at Washington Park, bring jobs and increased spending to Chicago's South Side

Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure

Apr 30, 2021 Press Release

Rush Announces Virtual Guest for President Biden's First Address to Congress

Apr 28, 2021 Press Release

Community Project Funding Requests

Apr 28, 2021 Press Release

Rush, Walberg, Raskin Lead Bipartisan Push to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws

Apr 27, 2021 Press Release

Rush Introduces Legislation To Slash Transportation Emissions, Promote Use of EVs

Apr 27, 2021 Press Release

Rush Statement On Daniel Kaluuya's Oscar Win For Portrayal Of Fred Hampton In Judas And The Black Messiah

Apr 26, 2021 Press Release

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