U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (IL-11)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (IL-11)
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11th Congressional District candidate Evans endorsed by Sen. Wilcox
Jerry Evans, a candidate for the 11th Congressional District, recently secured the endorsement of State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry). Wilcox, a retired Colonel from the United States Air Force who was first elected in 2017, has been recognized for his dedicated service, having earned two Bronze Star Medals.
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From McHenry Times
11th Congressional District candidate Hathaway-Altman: Constituents are ‘being ignored by our current Representative, Bill Foster and the special interests’
Susan Hathaway-Altman, a candidate for the 11th District, triumphed in the McHenry County GOPAC Straw Poll on Wednesday. The event, held during the 2024 Primary Election Republican Candidate Forum in Woodstock, saw Hathaway-Altman outpacing her two opponents combined, establishing her as the front-runner.
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Congressional candidate Evans: 'This is a historic moment in our fight to protect the unborn'
Jerry Evans, a congressional candidate in Illinois' 11th district, was hopeful following news of a leaked draft decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that could overturn the landmark abortion ruling Roe v. Wade.
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Foster's election opponent calls him out on Pelosi vote
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster's endorsement of fellow Democrat Nancy Pelosi for speaker of the House only weeks after publicly opposing the idea is what Foster is always going to do—what the party tells him—his opponent in the general election said during a recent interview.
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Foster, others concerned with 'dark pool trading' convince SEC to act
Following calls for change by U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Dist. 11) and other members of the New Democrat Coalition Financial Services Task Force, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules recently to boost transparency for investors who use alternative trading systems (ATS), also known as "dark pool trading."
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Foster praises Aurora chamber, employers for supporting veterans
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) recently recognized the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce for its dedication in giving veterans sustainable employment opportunities in the community.
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Foster votes with House majority against halting refugee flow into U.S.
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) voted with the majority late last week against the American SAFE Act of 2015 (H.R. 4038), which would have temporarily halted any refugees from entering the U.S.
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Foster takes bus ride in Aurora as transportation-funding bill tweaked
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Dist. 11) recently met up with Aurora officials and Pace Suburban Bus Service executives to ride the transit service's new Route 530.
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Foster votes with House majority for Surface Transportation Extension Act
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Dist. 11) voted on Tuesday with a House majority for H.R. 3819, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, which extends funding authorization for road-infrastructure projects through Nov. 20. “While I would have preferred this to be a long-term transportation bill, funding for road-construction projects must continue to flow to the states before the construction season is over,” Foster said.
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McGuire resolution supports Foster's Payer State Transparency Act
State Sen. Pat McGuire (D-Dist. 43) has introduced a resolution that calls on the U.S. Congress to pass U.S. Rep. Bill Foster's (D-Dist. 11) Payer State Transparency Act. Foster introduced the measure in September 2014 to study how federal tax revenue provided by "payer" states is divided up among " taker" states.
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Foster blames lack of funds for U.S. forecast errors on Joaquin's path, effects
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Dist. 11) spoke on the floor of the House on Friday about the failure of U.S. weather-forecasting agencies to correctly predict the path of Hurricane Joaquin last week and the real-life consequences of under-investing in scientific research and development.
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Foster supports bill to create commission to monitor Iran nuclear deal compliance
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Dist. 11) said on Friday that he is co-sponsoring U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly's (D-VA) legislation to create a congressional-executive commission to oversee the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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Foster supports bills aimed at addressing heroin addiction
Congressman reintroduces two opioid abuse-related pieces of legislation.
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Tickets available to see telecast of Pope's address to Congress
Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) is offering a limited number of tickets to residents of Illinois' 11th Congressional District to attend an outdoor simulcast of Pope Francis’ address to a joint meeting of Congress on Sept. 24.
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Rep. Foster legislation would prevent coal ash pollution
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) on Thursday introduced a motion to recommit on the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015.
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Foster, Hultgren support National Fab Lab Network Act
Labs would invest in future makers, entrepreneurs and innovators.
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Foster, Culberson to lead House's R&D Caucus
U.S. Reps. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) and John Culberson (R-Texas) said on Monday that they will serve as co-chairmen of the Congressional Research and Development Caucus. “As a scientist and businessman, I believe that a commitment to supporting research and development in the United States is critical to our nation’s long-term economic success," Foster said.
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Foster: Rauner attack on union fees 'divisive, partisan actions'
U.S. Rep Bill Foster (D-Ill.) today released a statement on Wednesday expressing disappointment with Gov. Bruce Rauner's efforts to prohibit the collection of fair-share fees, which are mandatory fees that public-employee unions collect from workers.
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Workshops to teach elderly how to avoid scams
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) will host two fraud-prevention discussions this month to help senior citizens avoid scams, his office said Thursday.
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Foster: Discarding science on vaccines a 'dangerous game'
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) recently discussed the dangers of discarding science when considering whether to vaccinate children against measles.