Delaying funding for research at NIH is reckless.
Our researchers are driving breakthroughs in disease treatment and prevention. Pausing these efforts will risk our progress and allow other nations to outpace us in research and innovation.

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.
If any Member of Congress tried to do something like Trump's meme coin, they would have serious questions to answer.
Fortunately for Trump, he can pardon himself—or have his Supreme Court do it for him.
We must protect our leadership in AI by responsibly regulating this new and high-powered technology.
Our government has a responsibility to protect Americans from the dangers and economic disruption of AI. The fact that Trump revoked one of the Biden Administration's first steps to protect people from AI is not a good sign.
U.S. Capitol Police have our backs every day. I don’t know how my Republican colleagues can look them in the eye knowing they elected a president who has turned his back on them.
These pardons are a slap in the face to the officers who were injured defending our democracy that day.
Today marks Roe v. Wade's 52nd anniversary—and its third since a Trump-packed Supreme Court gutted the right to abortion care.
Health care decisions belong between a woman & her doctor, not extreme politicians or judges. We must fight to restore reproductive rights nationwide.
I’m proud that federal, state, and local officials came together to provide the incentives to make this work for Stellantis and Belvidere, and we will continue doing everything in our power to ensure the factory comes back online as soon as possible.
As the Representative for Belvidere, I'm thrilled that Stellantis is following through on their agreement with the UAW. This victory is a direct result of the solidarity of workers on the picket lines and UAW members nationwide.
No matter how many lies Trump spreads, the science is clear: The climate crisis is real and it will take global cooperation to solve it.
With one stroke of his pen, Trump has set us back decades in protecting our planet for future generations.
It’s a scientific fact that the World Health Organization has saved tens of millions of lives. This action puts Americans at risk when the next pandemic inevitably strikes.
So much for making America "healthy again.”
…and memories of the violent mob he incited on January 6th in his attempt to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after he lost the last election.
Our democracy will be tested, but it will survive.
I attended today’s inauguration out of respect for the Office of the President. But as I sat in the Capitol Rotunda, I found it impossible to escape the historical significance of a convicted felon being sworn in as president…
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice."
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King by continuing his fight for equality & justice for all. As we celebrate his life, may we build upon his legacy & continue our work toward a more perfect union.
Thanks to President Biden and Congressional Democrats, starting in 2026, the prices of ten of the most expensive prescription drugs will be slashed for Medicare recipients — with 15 more added in 2027.
Every single Republican in Congress voted against these savings.
Thank you, President Biden, for affirming that the #ERA is the law of the land.
It is long overdue for women to be fully recognized as equal under the law. This is a victory for equality and a significant step forward in strengthening women's rights across America.
There you have it: The top priority for Trump's Treasury is to give massive tax cuts to billionaires and big corporations—not to lower costs for hardworking families.
Not a good start.
My statement on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Thousands of Californians have lost their homes and livelihoods as a result of these devastating wildfires. It's despicable that Speaker Johnson and President-elect Trump are politicizing the federal aid CA desperately needs to rebuild.
We must pass federal aid without conditions. Period.
I applaud the dedication of U.S. diplomats as they work around the clock to help broker a ceasefire deal that secures the release of the remaining hostages.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/14/h...
Absolutely horrific. My thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in California.
I'm grateful to the first responders for rushing into harm's way to save lives.
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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.