Dupage Policy Journal

Congressman Bill Foster, representing Illinois' 11th district since 2013, has expressed his views on several pressing issues through social media. On February 7, 2025, he shared his stance on executive orders and education policy.

On February 7, 2025, Congressman Foster criticized recent executive orders by former President Trump targeting the LGBTQ+ community. He stated: "Trump's Executive Orders targeting the LGBTQ+ community are shameful. All people deserve to be protected from discrimination and treated equally as their authentic selves." He emphasized the progress made in LGBTQ+ rights and his commitment to opposing any measures that undermine these advancements.

Later that day, Foster reported being at the Department of Education to address concerns over efforts to dismantle the department. He tweeted: "This morning, I’m at the Department of Education to demand a meeting with the Acting Secretary of Education to push back on their ongoing efforts to dismantle the Department." The congressman encouraged followers to watch live coverage of his actions.

In an update posted on February 7, 2025, Foster disclosed that he and his colleagues were denied entry into the Department of Education and a meeting with Acting Secretary Carter. He expressed concern over potential consequences: "UPDATE: My colleagues and I were locked out of the Dept. of Education and denied a meeting with Acting Secretary Carter." Foster warned that dismantling the department could lead to significant cuts in Title I and special education programs.