While Congress needs to update our federal farm programs, this administration is hurting the trade relationships and supply chains that support farmers' bottom line.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 11
Bill Foster
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Voting Record — 583
Yes44%
No55%
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 · 29 sponsored · 58 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Farm bankruptcies increased 70% across the Midwest during Trump's first year back in office.
Retaliatory tariffs from China and higher gas and fertilizer prices driven by the Iran war have hurt farmers nationwide.
Trump’s war with Iran is hurting your wallet, and his administration has no plan to bring costs down.
A disappointing decision out of the Supreme Court today, and a major step backward for our nation. For decades, the Voting Rights Act has helped lift up minority voices that have historically been disenfranchised.
A healthy democracy demands fair representation.
Calling all high school students! Join me at the Aurora Public Library on Saturday, May 9, to learn more about ROTC and attending our nation's service academies.
To attend, RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
For more information, call (630) 585-7672.
Diplomacy is the only long-term solution for stopping the spread of nuclear weapons. I sat down with @reporterjoe.bsky.social with @notus.com to discuss what a new deal on Iran's nuclear program could look like. Check out the full story here:
Rep. Bill Foster, an Illinois Democrat and the only physicist in Congress, is offering the Trump administration a blueprint to land a nuclear deal where Washington and Tehran could both save face.
https://www.notus.org/congress/bill-foster-physicist-iran-nuclear-deal
This assault on science and the integrity of independent institutions risks our global leadership and national security. Scientific fact, not politics or personal gain, should guide American science.
The National Science Board is the apolitical governing body of the National Science Foundation, and advises the president and Congress on scientific issues.
Without any explanation, Trump fired the entire board.
I recently joined the Nukes of Hazard podcast to discuss unanswered questions about Iran's nuclear program and how we should move forward in negotiations.
You can listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
The DOJ ending this sham "investigation" because it delayed Kevin Warsh's confirmation proves it was never serious in the first place. It was just another attack on the Fed's independence because Jerome Powell refused to cater to Trump's political whims.
apnews.com/article/fede...
Read more here: foster.house.gov/media/press-...
I've introduced a resolution to recognize the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as an essential partner in our efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.
If Trump does succeed at reaching a new nuclear agreement with Iran, the IAEA will be essential for monitoring that agreement.
I'm deeply saddened by the passing of my colleague, Rep. David Scott. I was proud to serve alongside him on the Financial Services Committee—he was a thoughtful, dedicated leader in Congress. He will be missed.
I'm keeping his family and staff in my thoughts.
UPDATE: The CDC will not publish the report.
Suppressing reports and hiding the data doesn’t change the facts: the COVID vaccine is safe and effective.
RFK Jr.’s baseless, conspiracy-driven agenda will make Americans sicker.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Happy Earth Day! This year, I’m highlighting Fermilab’s bison herd, which celebrates Illinois’ famous prairies.
Earlier this week, the first bison calf of the year was born—read more about it here: www.dailyherald.com/20260421/pet...
Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill may cut food assistance for an estimated 150,000 Illinois families beginning May 1.
Trump and Republicans made an active choice to cut SNAP, and now children will go hungry.
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/150000-...
We need technical experts negotiating with Iran, not real estate dealers.
The House had the opportunity to rein in Trump's war in Iran, but Republicans have once again failed to join us in passing a War Powers Resolution.
Congress cannot abdicate its power as a co-equal branch of government and let this rogue President continue to unilaterally wage war.
Read more here: foster.house.gov/media/press-...
This Tax Day, I've introduced the Autofill Act. It's long past time to make the tax filing process more efficient and less expensive for the American people.
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Voting History583 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
583 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 8365 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 5625 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2026-05-14 | H. Con. Res. 75 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 6260 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-14 | H.R. 6260 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1259 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1251 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Con. Res. 96 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H.R. 1346 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H.R. 1346 (119th) | Send back to committee | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1252 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1274 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1274 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1275 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-13 | H. Res. 1275 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-12 | H.R. 2853 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-05-12 | H.R. 2071 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | S. 4465 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-04-30 | H.R. 7567 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-30 | S. Con. Res. 33 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-29 | S. 1318 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-29 | H. Res. 1224 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-29 | H. Res. 1224 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-27 | H.R. 227 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-27 | H.R. 7959 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-23 | H.R. 5587 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 6387 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 6387 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 4690 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H.R. 4690 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-22 | H. Res. 1182 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H. Res. 1189 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-22 | H. Res. 1189 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | S. 1020 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | H.R. 2493 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-21 | H.R. 5201 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-20 | H.R. 5200 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-20 | H.R. 1681 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (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.