Farmers are struggling because Trump's tariffs have cut them off from their export markets—and a $12 billion, taxpayer-funded bailout is not going to solve that problem.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 11
Bill Foster
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Voting Record — 498
Yes43%
No56%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party2%
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Bill Foster
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 11
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Bill's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 25 sponsored · 57 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
It’s been an honor representing Illinois’ 11th Congressional District for another year!
Take a look at my 2025 Year in Review:
foster.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
Taxpayer-funded buildings and programs are a public trust—they shouldn’t be used to stroke someone’s ego or line their pockets. I will be introducing legislation that would prevent federal sites and programs from being named after federal officials who are using their name for commercial purposes.
Thank you to everyone who attended my virtual town hall last night! As your Congressman, I will continue to do everything I can to keep you up to date on my work in Washington.
If you weren't able to attend, you can watch the full recording on YouTube:
youtu.be/LZrSUHcFpxg
I'm going live on Zoom for a virtual town hall at 6pm CT!
I'll be joined by Democracy Forward's Nikki McKinney to answer your questions. Register and join here: ushr.zoomgov.com/meeting/regi...
House Democrats are forcing a vote to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing. Here's what that means.
NEWS: House Democrats—along with a handful of House Republicans—are forcing a vote to extend ACA subsidies and prevent a worsening health care crisis for millions of Americans.
Speaker Johnson must bring this to the floor immediately.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
REMINDER: Join me tonight at 6pm CT for a virtual town hall with special guest Democracy Forward!
If you didn't register for the Zoom, you can still watch via YouTube Livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/v-RmyKb...
The national unemployment rate is now at 4.6%—the highest point in over 4 years.
The recent jobs report is a concerning sign for the country and a clear indictment of Trump's handling of the economy.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/16/e...
Wishing all those who celebrate a very Happy Hanukkah filled with peace, light, and joy!
I just introduced the No Cost Educational Resources Act—a bill to use existing grants to make textbooks free and online for college students.
Tune into FOX 32 Chicago live at 3:15pm CT to hear me talk about it!
www.fox32chicago.com/live
I just introduced the REAL Act, a bipartisan bill with Rep. @PeteSessions that requires federal agencies and officials, including the President and VP, to clearly label when content they post is generated or manipulated by AI.
Read more here: thehill.com/policy/techn...
I recently joined For Humanity: An AI Risk Podcast to discuss Congress' ability to understand and regulate AI as the technology continues to shape our future.
Check out the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoWo...
Join my virtual town hall on Wednesday, December 17 at 6pm CT! I'll be joined by special guest Nikki McKinney, the Policy Director for Democracy Forward.
To register, visit foster.house.gov/townhall.
Any questions? Call my District Office at 630-585-7672 or my DC Office at 202-225-3515.
Next year, millions of Americans will have to pay double, or even triple, what they paid this year in health care premiums.
Skyrocketing health care costs shouldn't be a partisan issue—Congress must extend the ACA tax credits and address a worsening health care crisis.
Today, I stopped by the Northern Illinois Food Bank to donate the pay I received during the Republican shutdown, just as I did during their shutdowns in 2013 and 2019.
Read my full statement here: foster.house.gov/media/press-...
Under Trump, science funding has plummeted across the board. Here's why you should be on high alert.
Trump’s first year back in office has been a disaster for working families in Illinois.
His cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, the cancellation of key infrastructure projects, and his reckless tariffs could cost Illinois’ economy as much as $10 billion annually.
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/trump-c...
Under Trump, funding for scientific and medical research has plummeted across all areas. That means potentially life-saving research in cancer, diabetes, aging, addiction, and mental health is underfunded or cut entirely.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
It's Small Business Saturday! Make sure to #ShopSmall today and support local businesses in our community.
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Voting History498 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
498 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 5764 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-20 | H.R. 5763 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2312 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2270 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 2262 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H. Res. 988 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6504 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 6500 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-12 | H.R. 2683 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-09 | H.R. 5184 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 1834 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 131 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 504 (119th) | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Divisions B and C | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-08 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Retaining Division A | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 780 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-07 | H. Res. 977 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Call of the House | PRESENT | — | — | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 498 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 845 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 1366 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-18 | H.R. 4776 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3492 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
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.