Dupage Policy Journal

Congressman Bill Foster, representing Illinois' 11th District, is an active voice on scientific accomplishments and public health matters. His recent tweets highlight significant contributions to science and medicine, as well as concerns about leadership changes in healthcare regulation.

On March 31, 2025, Bill Foster acknowledged the groundbreaking work of Dr. Katie Bouman and her team with the Event Horizon Telescope, stating that they "changed science forever when they captured the first image of a black hole in 2019." This milestone represented a significant advancement in astronomical research.

The same day, Foster praised Dr. Jane Wright for her impactful research in oncology, saying her work "revolutionized cancer treatment, improving its effectiveness and saving millions of lives." Dr. Wright's pioneering work has been influential in the development of modern cancer therapies.

Later that afternoon, Foster expressed concern regarding leadership changes at the Food and Drug Administration. He commended Dr. Peter Marks as "a respected and qualified public servant who has long overseen vaccine regulation at the FDA." Foster criticized RFK Jr., calling him "anti-vaccine, anti-science, and only wants people around him who will confirm his baseless conspiracies," in light of Dr. Marks's departure.