Dupage Policy Journal

Congressman Bill Foster, representing Illinois’ 11th district since 2013, recently shared his perspectives on significant policy issues via a series of tweets. His posts highlight concerns regarding federal employment cuts, consumer financial protection, and proposed Medicaid reductions.

On February 18, 2025, Foster expressed concern over the firing of employees at a federal agency: "Firing 168 National Science Foundation employees is a devastating loss of expertise and institutional knowledge, especially at an agency that contributes so much valuable research on everything from public health to our national defense."

In another tweet dated February 19, 2025, he discussed the achievements of a financial regulatory body: "Since its creation after the 2008 financial crisis, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has returned $20 billion to Americans harmed by financial institutions. If you've benefited from the CFPB, my @USHouseFSC colleagues and I want to hear from you. Share your story here:…"

Later that day, Foster criticized proposed Medicaid budget cuts: "Republicans are pushing $880 billion in Medicaid cuts so they can fund tax cuts for their billionaire friends. This would have devastating impacts on Americans with disabilities who rely on Medicaid to live healthy, independent lives—including those supported by the…"