Bobby L. Rush

Today, @POTUS will sign my Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct into law. For the first time in U.S. history, we are finally make lynching a FEDERAL hate crime. And we are doing it in Emmett Till’s name. It’s time to right this historic injustice.

It's been a pleasure to serve alongside Rep. Rush in Congress and as a member of the Illinois congressional delegation. I know that whatever challenge he tackles in his next chapter, it will be just as impactful as the work he did for his district. thehill.com/homenews/house…

NEWS: the House passed the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act, limiting correctional facility phone call costs so incarcerated Americans can stay connected to their support system – a well-documented way to lower recidivism rates. energycommerce.house.gov/newsroom/press…

Wishing everyone in IL's First District & around the country a #MerryChristmas!

BREAKING! In the final hrs of the 117th Congress, lawmakers just passed legislation restoring the FCC's regulatory authority over ALL prison & jail phone & video calls! This will lower rates across the country. Big thanks to @SenDuckworth @RepBobbyRush for championing this bill!

The bill is named after #MarthaWrightReed, a woman who became an activist on the issue after she was forced to choose between paying for her medication & talking to her incarcerated grandson over the phone, due to the exorbitant prison phone charges.

This practice serves only to fatten profits & harm families, and once @POTUS signs the bill, we will put a stop to it. Thank you to @SenDuckworth for partnering with me on this vital issue, & for working to get this bill across the finish line.

I am thrilled that the House & Senate passed S. 1541, the Senate version of my bill to ban charging families exorbitant costs to call incarcerated loved ones. This is inhumane & immoral, which is why I have been working with advocates for years to stop it.

Right now, families with two cars driving home for the holidays are saving $200 a month on gas compared to mid-June’s peak.

Chain grocery stores may leave underserved neighborhoods, but we can survive without them. Decreasing our dependence on corporate benevolence can increase our self-reliance if we invest in community food co-ops. The opportunity is here. chicagotribune.com/opinion/commen…

Wishing the Jewish community in IL’s First District & across the country a #HappyHanukkah. I hope your celebrations are filled with joy, peace & happiness.

Chairmen @FrankPallone & @RepBobbyRush join other House leaders in sharing a new GAO report today, which found federal agencies need more resources to improve energy efficiency in federal buildings and effectively help combat the #ClimateCrisis. Read on👇 energycommerce.house.gov/newsroom/press…

Wednesday, @darrenebryant & I hosted a roundtable regarding the failing water infrastructure in the South Suburbs attended by Southland mayors & officials from the @EPA & IEPA. Federal & State resources are needed to provide these communities w/ a reliable supply of clean water.

The added protection of an updated bivalent #COVID19 booster can keep you from getting very sick or hospitalized this holiday season. Don’t delay. Find a vaccination location near you at vaccines.gov.

As he ends a historic and accomplished career in Congress, the CAR Coalition thanks @RepBobbyRush for his leadership on right to repair issues and his sponsorship of the REPAIR Act. Thank you, Congressman, for your efforts!

Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home.

Today I joined @USDOT, @RepBobbyRush, @chicagosmayor, & other community leaders to celebrate the $20M in federal RAISE grant funding for the Englewood Nature Trail. This fed investment in a historically underserved area will serve as a backbone for recreation in the community.

Today, we honor the legendary trailblazer, #RosaParks for her bravery to spark a movement that changed America for the better. Her leadership has inspired me and so many Americans – and countless others around the world – all these years later.

As a former railroad worker myself, I am deeply concerned for railroad employees. That’s why I voted for both of @SpeakerPelosi’s bills that would keep the country’s rail lines running & grant workers the personal time off they deserve. I urge the Senate to pass both bills.

(2/2) We also shared a calling as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. My heartfelt condolences are extended to Donald’s family.

(1/2) I am saddened by the death of my friend, colleague, & fellow Energy & Commerce Committee member, Representative Donald McEachin. We shared a passion for promoting racial & gender equality, as well as environmental justice.