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Seat

Representative for Illinois District 11

Born

October 7, 1955

Age 70

Phone

(202) 225-3515

Office

2366 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 11

Bill Foster

George William Foster is an American businessman, physicist, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district since 2013. He was the U.S. representative for Illinois's 14th congressional district from 2008 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

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Voting Record — 498

Yes43%

No56%

Present1%

Not Voting1%

Party align98%

Cross-party2%

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Congressional District 11

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

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Bill Foster

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 11

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Bill's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 24 sponsored · 57 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.social1d ago(source)

Don’t forget! I’m hosting an information session this Saturday, May 9, at 2:30 p.m. for students and their families to learn more about attending our nation’s service academies. To attend, RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... For more information, call (630) 585-7672.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.social3d ago(source)

I'm glad to see the Tribune win the Pulitzer Prize for their work, and I'm grateful for the journalists we have in Illinois that continue to stand up for truth in the face of intimidation.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.social3d ago(source)

Operation Midway Blitz has terrorized communities across Illinois. In a time of chaos and fear, publications like the @chicagotribune.com exposed the abuse inflicted on our neighbors by Trump and ICE.

Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting

The Chicago Tribune won the Pulitzer Prize on Monday for its coverage of Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement mission in the Chicago area last fall.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.social6d ago(source)

Today is International Workers’ Day, when we honor workers’ sacrifices and achievements in the fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and the right to unionize. As a manufacturer, I know workers are the lifeblood of our economy, and I’ll keep standing up for the dignity and respect they deserve.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.social6d ago(source)

Trump's war with Iran has caused gas prices across Illinois to spike. This administration must figure out a plan to lower the cost of living. www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/i...

Illinois sees largest spike in gas prices since Iran war began, data shows

Illinois this week saw its biggest spike in gas prices since the war with Iran started, according to data.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 30(source)

As Financial Literacy Month comes to a close, I'm introducing my Financial Literacy Resolution. It's important Congress supports tools that allow individuals to make informed decisions about budgeting, financial planning, and saving for the future.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 30(source)

While Congress needs to update our federal farm programs, this administration is hurting the trade relationships and supply chains that support farmers' bottom line.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 30(source)

Farm bankruptcies increased 70% across the Midwest during Trump's first year back in office. Retaliatory tariffs from China and higher gas and fertilizer prices driven by the Iran war have hurt farmers nationwide.

Farm Bankruptcies Continued to Climb in 2025

U.S. farm bankruptcies rose to 315 in 2025, up 46% year over year, as declining farm income, rising debt, and higher costs strain farmers and increase the risk of more farm closures.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 29(source)

Trump’s war with Iran is hurting your wallet, and his administration has no plan to bring costs down.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 29(source)

A disappointing decision out of the Supreme Court today, and a major step backward for our nation. For decades, the Voting Rights Act has helped lift up minority voices that have historically been disenfranchised. A healthy democracy demands fair representation.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 28(source)

Calling all high school students! Join me at the Aurora Public Library on Saturday, May 9, to learn more about ROTC and attending our nation's service academies. To attend, RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... For more information, call (630) 585-7672.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 27(source)

Diplomacy is the only long-term solution for stopping the spread of nuclear weapons. I sat down with @reporterjoe.bsky.social with @notus.com to discuss what a new deal on Iran's nuclear program could look like. Check out the full story here:

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Rep. Bill Foster, an Illinois Democrat and the only physicist in Congress, is offering the Trump administration a blueprint to land a nuclear deal where Washington and Tehran could both save face. https://www.notus.org/congress/bill-foster-physicist-iran-nuclear-deal

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 27(source)

This assault on science and the integrity of independent institutions risks our global leadership and national security. Scientific fact, not politics or personal gain, should guide American science.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 27(source)

The National Science Board is the apolitical governing body of the National Science Foundation, and advises the president and Congress on scientific issues. Without any explanation, Trump fired the entire board.

Entire NSF science advisory board fired by Trump administration

Members of the National Science Board, which the US Congress founded in 1950, were given no explanation for their termination.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 27(source)

I recently joined the Nukes of Hazard podcast to discuss unanswered questions about Iran's nuclear program and how we should move forward in negotiations. You can listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...

Congress’s Only PhD Physicist on Iran's Nuclear Program

Podcast Episode · Nukes of Hazard · April 25 · 34m

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 24(source)

The DOJ ending this sham "investigation" because it delayed Kevin Warsh's confirmation proves it was never serious in the first place. It was just another attack on the Fed's independence because Jerome Powell refused to cater to Trump's political whims. apnews.com/article/fede...

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh

The Justice Department has ended its probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh. U.S.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 23(source)

Read more here: foster.house.gov/media/press-...

Foster Introduces Resolution to Promote Nuclear Security and the Work of the International Atomic Energy Agency

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced a resolution in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) role in the promotion of nuclear security. The resolution…

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 23(source)

I've introduced a resolution to recognize the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as an essential partner in our efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. If Trump does succeed at reaching a new nuclear agreement with Iran, the IAEA will be essential for monitoring that agreement.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 22(source)

I'm deeply saddened by the passing of my colleague, Rep. David Scott. I was proud to serve alongside him on the Financial Services Committee—he was a thoughtful, dedicated leader in Congress. He will be missed. I'm keeping his family and staff in my thoughts.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialApr 22(source)

UPDATE: The CDC will not publish the report. Suppressing reports and hiding the data doesn’t change the facts: the COVID vaccine is safe and effective. RFK Jr.’s baseless, conspiracy-driven agenda will make Americans sicker. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Congressman Bill Foster

@repbillfoster.bsky.social

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The CDC is delaying a report showing just how effective the COVID-19 vaccine is. It’s not hard to see why: the findings would go against RFK Jr.’s anti-vax, conspiracy-theorist agenda. Public health suffers when science becomes a political target.

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Sponsored Bills(24)

H. Res. 1238 (119th)
Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for st…
H. Res. 1210 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic …
H.R. 8299 (119th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a program to populate downloadable t…
H.R. 7790 (119th)
To amend the HITECH Act to allow an individual to obtain a copy of such individual's protect…
H. Res. 1066 (119th)
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the vi…

Cosponsored Bills(57)

H.R. 8278 (119th)
To require certain supervisory agencies to assess their technological capabilities, and for …
Joined: 2026-04-14
H.R. 8031 (119th)
To repeal the Executive order entitled "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial …
Joined: 2026-03-20
H. Res. 1061 (119th)
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
Joined: 2026-02-12
H.R. 7270 (119th)
To establish a government-wide approach to stopping identity fraud and theft in the financia…
Joined: 2026-01-27
H. Res. 1004 (119th)
Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance…
Joined: 2026-01-15

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Voting History

498 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-04-23	H.R. 5587 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1182 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	S. 1020 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 2493 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 5201 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 5200 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 1681 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 1156 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 1689 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 7613 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 1011 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	—	Motion to Adjourn	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-27	H.R. 7084 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-26	H. Res. 1128 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-24	H.R. 6422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-19	H.R. 4638 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-03-18	H.R. 1958 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	S. 3971 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H.R. 4294 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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