On Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Washington, D. C., United States Representative Cheri Bustos was sworn in for a fifth term, as a member of the 117th Congress.
She issued the following statement. “This past year brought with it challenges that we never imagined we would face. But as we turned the corner on a New Year just days ago, today I am excited and humbled to turn a page in the House of Representatives, as a new session of Congress is called to order.
From left-to-right are Representatives Nanette Barragan (CA-44); Marc Veasey (TX-33); Bustos; Julia Brownley (CA-26); Lucy McBath (GA-06.)
“For the past four terms, it has been my honor to represent the hardworking families of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. From Rockford, to the Quad-Cities, to Peoria, and every community in between, I always have been dedicated to bringing the spirit of hard work, bipartisanship, and Midwestern common sense to Congress.
“As we head into this new Congress, my office is always open–even if it must remain so, virtually–and my commitment to those I serve remains unwavering. I will listen first, lift up your voices, and bring our shared fight for economic opportunity and a better future for all, to everything I do.”
Congresswoman Bustos stood in the House of Representatives to take the oath of office. Left-to-right are ?, ?, Representative Bustos, ?, and ?.