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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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District Map

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 · 25 sponsored · 57 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

In 2010, I spent 3 days reading the ACA before voting for it, knowing it would cost me my reelection (pictured). I did it to provide health care to millions of Americans with preexisting conditions. Rs gave us just 2.5 hours to read their Big Ugly Bill that strips health care from millions.

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

Early this morning, I voted NO on Republicans’ disastrous reconciliation bill, and watched in disgust as Republicans cheered for ripping health care from 13.7 million Americans and taking food from families, children, and seniors—all to hand out more tax breaks to their billionaire donors.

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

I'm horrified by the murder of two Israeli Embassy staff members last night. Hate-filled, anti-Semitic acts of violence have no place in our country. My thoughts are with the friends and families of the victims, and the entire Jewish community.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

Nearly 43,000 people in IL-11 count on SNAP to put food on the table. 80,636 children across Illinois benefit from free school lunches. Republicans' budget plan will threaten the food assistance countless families need to feed their children.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

Gerry Connolly was a blazing comet in the Democratic Party. I was proud to serve alongside him on the House Oversight Committee in our first years in Congress, and was proud to call him a friend. My thoughts are with his family and the people of Virginia.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 21(source)

Tonight at 1 AM, House Republicans are holding a committee meeting to push through their budget, which cuts Medicaid and food assistance for millions of Americans. Why are they meeting in the dead of night? Because they know what they’re doing is deeply unpopular with everyday Americans.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 20(source)

Nearly 133,000 people in IL-11 are Medicaid recipients. This includes over 68,000 children and 13,000 seniors. House Republicans' budget plan would put their access to health care at risk.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 20(source)

The charges brought against @replamonica.bsky.social‬ are an attempt to intimidate Members of Congress and deter us from conducting our Constitutional responsibility of oversight. We will not back down—‪@housedemocrats.bsky.social‬ stand with Rep. McIver.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 18(source)

I’m saddened to hear about President Biden’s diagnosis. Thinking of him and his family, and wishing him strength in the fight ahead.

CNN

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BREAKING: Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. cnn.it/4kpDRYA

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 16(source)

From the AI Task Force in Congress to Argonne National Lab—it was great to welcome @reptedlieu.bsky.social to IL-11 to check out the Aurora Supercomputer! I guess you could call this Bill and Ted’s Excellent AI Adventure…

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 15(source)

The United States has long been a leader in scientific research, but Trump's cuts to research funding are driving our scientists abroad. Trump's brain drain is harming our scientific innovation, national security, and ability to compete globally. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/b...

The World Is Wooing U.S. Researchers Shunned by Trump

As President Trump guts American research institutions, world leaders see a “once-in-a-century brain gain opportunity.”

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 15(source)

As Congress’ chip designer, AI programmer, and PhD physicist, I know that we have the technical tools to prevent powerful AI technology from getting into the wrong hands. That's why I'm leading the bipartisan effort to protect our chip exports from being smuggled into China. Read more:

U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to address AI chip smuggling

A bipartisan group of eight U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill on Thursday that would require makers of artificial intelligence chips such as Nvidia to include technology to verify the location of their chips before exporting them.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 14(source)

REMINDER: Tune in LIVE for tonight's telephone town hall by visiting foster.house.gov/live at 6:00pm CST!

Rep. Foster Live Telephone Town Hall

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Rep. Foster will be hosting a telephone town hall with special guest Ed Yohnka of the ACLU of Illinois.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 12(source)

Mark your calendars! This Wednesday, May 14, I'll be hosting a telephone town hall at 6:00 PM CST. I'll be joined by Ed Yohnka from the ACLU of Illinois. For more information and to register, visit foster.house.gov/live.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 11(source)

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and grandmothers in Illinois' 11th!

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 9(source)

NEWS: I just led 112 of my colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration on their funding freeze of the National Science Foundation. Cutting off NSF funding threatens vital research, stalls innovation, and risks ceding global scientific leadership to China.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 8(source)

I signed onto a discharge petition to force a vote on protecting Medicaid and SNAP, which millions of Americans rely on. Just a handful of Republicans need to join us for this to come up for a vote. Now is their chance to stand up.

House Budget Committee Democrats

@housebudgetdems.bsky.social

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BREAKING: The Republican budget would make the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history. Ranking Member @congressmanboyle.bsky.social just introduced a discharge petition that — if just a few House Republicans sign — will force a vote to protect Medicaid and SNAP.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 7(source)

Trump's advisors claim that a weaker dollar will increase manufacturing jobs. However, history has shown that when a Republican is in the White House, the dollar weakens and manufacturing employment goes down. I look forward to Secretary Bessent's written response on if he agrees with Trump.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 5(source)

Since the time I first met Jan when she was out knocking doors for my special election in 2008, she has been a guiding star for what it means to be a Democrat. Her advocacy for working-class families, seniors, labor, and consumer rights has left Illinois and our country a far better place.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces she won't seek re-election to Congress

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky made her formal announcement on Monday as she hosted her annual Ultimate Women’s Power lunch fundraiser, where some of the state’s most powerful politicians mingled.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 3(source)

Scientific merit—not politics—should guide NSF funding. These funding cuts are reckless and will cause irreparable damage to American innovation and global leadership. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Exclusive: NSF stops awarding new grants and funding existing ones

US science funder also plans to screen grant applications for compliance with ‘agency priorities’.

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Sponsored Bills(25)

H.J. Res. 177 (119th)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of t…
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…

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
2026-01-21	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.

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