At a Glance

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 — 583

Yes44%

No55%

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 · 31 sponsored · 58 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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U.S. House Committee on Financial Services - Democrats@ushousefsc.bsky.socialJun 5(source)

#HappeningNow Subcmte RM @repbillfoster.bsky.social leads Democrats as the Subcmte on Financial Institutions holds a hearing exploring the evolving landscape of consumer #dataprivacy laws across both Federal & state jurisdictions. WATCH or LISTEN: 💻: tinyurl.com/3zcspj2x 📻: tinyurl.com/krks8vmz

Hearings | U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Democrats

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialJun 4(source)

The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office just ran the numbers on Republicans' budget. Here's what it said.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialJun 2(source)

Happy Pride Month! Let's recognize the brave LGBTQ+ individuals who began Pride as a protest for their rights. As we celebrate the progress the LGBTQ+ community has made, let us not lose sight of the work that still has to be done!

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialJun 2(source)

My thoughts are with the victims and their families following yesterday’s horrific antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. This cannot become the new normal. We must continue to stand united against antisemitism and hate in all its forms.

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

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, let's recommit to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and expanding access to resources. Remember, you are not alone. Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or message them at 988lifeline.org.

988 Lifeline

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

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

Vaccines are essential to safeguarding public health. RFK Jr.’s latest moves, from changing COVID vaccine guidance to cutting funding for bird flu vaccine development, put American lives at risk. Our health agencies should be guided by evidence, not conspiracy theories or political agendas.

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

Trump’s meme coin dinner was corruption on full display, allowing top buyers to purchase special access to the presidency through his cryptocurrency. My colleagues and I introduced legislation to prevent the President and Members of Congress from engaging in this level of corruption ever again.

'A way to get the president's ear': Trump's private crypto dinner raises ethics concerns

The New York Times reviewed a guest list and social media posts to identify who was invited to President Trump’s private event for customers of his cryptocurrency business and a White House tour last…

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMay 26(source)

This Memorial Day, let us honor the bravery of our fallen heroes and the lives they lived. They made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country and our freedom. For that, we are forever grateful.

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

Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to our AANHPI community in IL-11 and across the country!

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

NEWS: A federal judge halted the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education and ordered the rehiring of staff. I joined 192 House Democrats in supporting this lawsuit to stop Trump's illegal Executive Order and protect our nation's students. This is progress.

Judge blocks Trump's executive order dismantling Education Department

Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.

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.

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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…

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Sponsored Bills(31)

H.R. 9462 (119th)
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration a…
H.R. 9463 (119th)
To establish the National Fab Lab Network, a nonprofit organization consisting of a national…
H.R. 9272 (119th)
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow certain Federal student loans to be trans…
H.R. 9144 (119th)
To include reasonable costs for high-speed internet service in the utility allowances for fa…
H.R. 9124 (119th)
To provide for improvements in the treatment of detained persons, and for other purposes.

Cosponsored Bills(58)

H.R. 9370 (119th)
To prohibit the finalization, implementation, or enforcement of a proposed rule with respect…
Joined: 2026-06-18
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

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Voting History

583 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
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	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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