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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 — 552

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No55%

Present1%

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Party align98%

Cross-party2%

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Congressional District 11

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Bill Foster

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 11

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Bill's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 26 sponsored · 57 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialDec 13(source)

Today marks two years since the Respect for Marriage Act was signed into law. I was proud to vote to pass this legislation to ensure that federal and state governments continue to recognize and respect all marriages—regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or national origin.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialDec 10(source)

It was an honor to attend the Midwest Asian Health Association's 2024 Gala this past weekend and to thank them for working to expand access to affordable health care for people in all communities.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialDec 10(source)

I hope President Trump thinks long and hard about how his tariffs would affect American consumers. We need economic policies that lower costs—not raise them.

Trump ‘can’t guarantee’ tariffs won’t raise prices for consumers

President-elect Trump in a new interview that aired Sunday said he couldn’t guarantee Americans would not pay more because of tariffs he has pledged to impose on imported goods. Trump, in an …

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

Congratulations to Shushan Arora of Bolingbrook High School, this year's winner of the Congressional App Challenge! Shushan created PrepShield, an app designed to help families prepare for emergencies with important resources and contacts. Thanks to all who participated!

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

83 years ago today, 2,300 servicemembers lost their lives at #PearlHarbor. We continue to honor the lives lost that day and commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of those who volunteered to fight for our country in the days that followed.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialDec 6(source)

The Trump administration will inherit one of the strongest job markets on record, and they can keep it that way by continuing to pursue economic policies that put workers and small businesses first.

US job growth surged in November, adding 227,000 jobs | CNN Business

Job growth surged in November, an expected rebound after hurricanes and striking workers heavily distorted the October data.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialDec 6(source)

Our nation is just scratching the surface of what we can do with advancements in science and technology. This week, I joined the Science & Technology Action Committee to speak about the importance of maintaining robust federal funding for scientific research in the new Congress.

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

Thanks to Jaylen, Mr. Miller got the medical help he needed and was able to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family--and Jaylen! Thank you, Jaylen, for being a true hero!

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

I’m proud to congratulate Jaylen Lockhart, a USPS mail carrier in Aurora, for his heroic actions in helping Guy Miller, a senior citizen who had fallen and injured his head while walking his dog.

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

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a day full of gratitude and time spent with loved ones.

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

Not sure Team Trump realizes a 25 percent tariff on Canadian oil imports will go straight into higher gas prices in the Midwest. Not exactly the platform he campaigned on...

Patrick De Haan

@gasbuddyguy.bsky.social

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A 25% tariff on Canadian oil would have huge impacts to #gasprices in the Great Lakes, Midwest and Rockies, which are the major markets where refiners process Canadian oil. Refiners can not simply process lighter oil overnight. It would take huge investments and years. More US supply wouldn't help.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialNov 25(source)

I was proud to help secure nearly $1 million for the Village of Holiday Hills to support its sanitary sewer extension project. Last week, I got a firsthand look at the construction progress.

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

Any manufacturer can tell you that the real job creators are customers, and most customers come from the middle class—not from the billionaires who benefit from Republican tax breaks.

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

Here is Mr. Bessent's challenge: U.S. Manufacturing Employment has risen under every Democratic President from Roosevelt to Biden, and has fallen under every Republican President from Herbert Hoover to Donald Trump.

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

I'm a U.S. manufacturer and a scientist, and as the lead Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Banking and Monetary Policy, I wish Scott Bessent well - but he’ll have to come up with something better than the same old Republican supply-side follies and tax cuts for the wealthy.

The New York Times

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Breaking News: President-elect Trump has picked Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, to be his nominee for Treasury secretary.

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

Always thankful for our local law enforcement officers who work every day to keep us safe.

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

I’m back in IL-11 tonight for a town hall meeting in Bolingbrook with the National Weather Service to discuss how scientific research is making weather forecasting more efficient and reliable.

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

It remains important that the Ethics Committee report be released to the American people in case ex-Rep. Gaetz pursues any other position of high public trust. (2/2)

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

I am relieved that Matt Gaetz won't be the next Attorney General, since anyone holding that position must not be vulnerable to coercion or blackmail. And, ethical and legal issues aside, it was a position he wasn’t remotely qualified for. (1/2)

The New York Times

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Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, withdrew from consideration for the role on Thursday. Sexual misconduct allegations against Gaetz had drawn much scrutiny, including from senators who would vote to approve the position. nyti.ms/3CDuO5D

Matt Gaetz in a suit wearing a brown tie and golden pin. A headline reads: "Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Attorney General Pick." Photo by Graham Dickie/The New York Times

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

Just two Bills on Capitol Hill! Had a great meeting with Bill Nye today to discuss drug developments to treat Ataxia. #ScienceGuys🧪

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-01-03	—	Election of the Speaker	NOT_VOTING	—	—	Johnson (LA)
2025-01-03	—	Call by States	PRESENT	—	—	Passed