Congressman Bill Foster
@repbillfoster
Scientist. Businessman. Proud to represent the 11th Congressional District of Illinois.
My event, America 250: Celebrating Civics, is next week! Join me on Tuesday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. CT at Waubonsee Community College to discuss how we can work together to strengthen our democracy. For more information and to RSVP, visit foster.house.gov/events.
When we negotiated the Iran Nuclear Deal, we were sending our nation's top nuclear experts. Trump is sending real estate dealers. We should all be on high alert.
I just introduced the Federal Naming Standards Act. At a time when trust in government is under strain, Congress must ensure that public institutions serve the public—not the interests of any individual officeholder. Read more about this legislation here: foster.house.gov/media/press-...
Last week, on the anniversary of Rep. John Lewis' passing, I was proud to join members of our community to call out the damage being done by this administration. It was an honor to serve with John Lewis in Congress. We owe it to his legacy to never stop fighting for American democracy.
Trump and his negotiators are failing in Iran. Now, gas and diesel prices are climbing and there's no end in sight.
Join me at my upcoming event America 250: Celebrating Civics on Tuesday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. CT at Waubonsee Community College! I will be joined by guest speakers to discuss how we can work together to strengthen our democracy. RSVP on my website: foster.house.gov/events
Before Donald Trump and Russell Vought gutted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, it returned billions to American taxpayers harmed by financial scammers.
At today’s Financial Services hearing, I had the chance to confront Russell Vought over the Trump Administration’s attacks on American science.
Mark your calendars! My team is hosting mobile office hours at libraries across the district. My staff will be available to answer your questions and help connect you with the resources and services my office provides. For a full list of dates and locations, visit foster.house.gov/mobile-hours.
My office is now accepting internship applications for the fall semester at both my Illinois and DC offices. For more information, visit foster.house.gov/intern!
Happy Independence Day, Illinois! This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great nation. The United States is a beacon of hope, prosperity, freedom, and equality around the world. Today, we celebrate our country as we continue to fight for a more perfect union.
The numbers are in! So far this year, my office has returned $1,260,537.12 to constituents and resolved 516 cases involving federal agencies. Swipe to read a constituent testimony about receiving assistance with the IRS.
Democrats and Republicans came together to pass legislation to lower housing costs, increase housing supply, and stop Wall Street investors from buying up single-family homes. Now, Trump is refusing to sign it. Earlier this week, I stood alongside my colleagues with a clear message: Sign the bill.
It was an honor to celebrate Juneteenth last weekend with so many people across the community!
If Congress is serious about finding fraud, we can start with the Trump's attempt to spend hundreds of billions on a Golden Dome—an idea that has been proven scientifically unfeasible.
The gun violence epidemic continues to shatter families and communities nationwide. Americans deserve to be able to study, worship, and come together without fear. As we mark National Gun Violence Awareness Month, we recommit to tackling this crisis with the urgency it deserves.
Join me for my next tele-town hall on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30PM CT! To receive a call to join, RSVP on my website or through this form: forms.gle/f56PcdCV2vM3...
Every family deserves reliable access to clean, safe drinking water. That's why I'm proud to have secured $3,276,000 in federal funding to help communities across our district replace aging lead service lines and protect public health for generations to come.
The risk of Iran secretly developing a nuclear weapon has INCREASED since the U.S. attacked Iran. Trump and Netanyahu have made the world a much more dangerous place.
I'm proud to introduce the Know Your Rights Act with @ramirez.house.gov to ensure that every immigrant being held in a detention center—man, woman, or child—receives appropriate legal assistance in accordance with due process protections. Read more about it here: foster.house.gov/media/press-...
Happy Pride, Illinois! This month, we honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans and reflect on the progress we’ve made toward equality.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Know that you are never alone—help is available by calling or texting 988. As your representative in Congress, I’ll keep working to expand access to affordable, high-quality mental health care.
Eid Mubarak! Wishing those celebrating in Illinois and around the world a joyful Eid al-Adha.
It was an honor to attend Memorial Day ceremonies throughout the district — in Naperville, St. Charles, Romeoville, and Bolingbrook — to pay tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
On Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom.
Paying more for your MDW barbecue? You can thank Trump.
Yesterday, Republicans scrambled to cancel a vote on the War Powers Resolution—because they knew it would've passed. Republicans are choosing blind loyalty to Trump over doing what they know is best for the American people.
Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' may be the clearest example of corruption in his administration yet.