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 — 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.

Social & Web

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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.socialMar 10(source)

Last month, I brought together local experts, advocates, and elected officials for a roundtable to identify what is working well in advancing accessibility in our community, what gaps remain, and how policy can better support people with disabilities.

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Caitlin Talmadge@proftalmadge.bsky.socialMar 10(source)

This is a technical story with stunning strategic implications. It is quite possible the US launched a massive war because Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff lacked the technical expertise to even understand what the Iranians were offering in negotiations. Absolute idiocy. www.ms.now/news/trump-i...

Nuclear experts undercut White House claims about Iran reactor at heart of case for war

The Trump administration sent negotiators without nuclear expertise to lead talks on Iran’s enrichment program. Now, its public case for war centers on a facility that experts say cannot do what offic...

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

Experts with technical knowledge should have been running nuclear talks with Iran—not real estate moguls. This gross incompetence has pushed us into a broader conflict with no end in sight and has put American lives at risk. www.ms.now/news/trump-i...

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

Oil prices are soaring because of Trump's war in Iran. This administration has no plan and Americans are paying for it.

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

TODAY: Join me at my STEM Fair with IMSA at 11:00am! This is a free, family-friendly event. Registration is not required, but encouraged. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/FosterSTEM

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

This dismal jobs report is another warning sign for the economy. Republicans control Congress and the White House. Instead of spurring job growth and lowering costs for working families, they’re focused on enriching their billionaire donors. www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...

Something Went Wrong

The economy has remained a mixed bag, in part because of a government shutdown and a lack of clarity over the Trump administration's tariff agenda.

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

My statement on the DHS funding and War Powers votes. foster.house.gov/media/press-...

Foster Statement on DHS Funding, War Powers Resolution Votes

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster issued a statement following his votes against funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

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

Congress must provide checks and balances on this administration and rein in Trump.

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

Firing Kristi Noem is an important first step, but more must be done to rein in ICE. Republicans are still trying to push through DHS funding without including serious reforms to ICE. I'm heading to the House floor now to vote against their DHS funding bill.

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

Operation Midway Blitz has terrorized Illinois communities, torn families apart, and has made no one safer. Kristi Noem must be fired or be impeached. apnews.com/article/minn...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

A groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem must go. Democratic Party leaders, top advocacy organizations and even some of the most centrist lawmakers in Congress are…

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Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 24(source)

I'm hosting a STEM fair with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) on March 7! This is a free, family-friendly event. Registration is not required, but encouraged. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/FosterSTEM

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

Last night, I left the classified briefing on Trump's war in Iran and heard nothing about a plan to meaningfully address Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium should be the administration's primary focus. That is clearly not the case.

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

Last weekend, I hosted a Black History Month Roundtable to lift up important Black leaders in our community, reflect on their lived experiences and contributions, and discuss current challenges and opportunities for the future. Watch the full recording on my YouTube! youtu.be/pnLk3hRRqLA

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

I hope the upcoming classified briefing brings greater clarity on Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile. The continued nuclear threat from Iran cannot be ignored.

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

Back in June, Congress did not receive a clear answer from the Trump administration about the status of Iran’s stockpile of weapons-usable enriched uranium. Now, after these strikes, nuclear negotiations with Iran have effectively collapsed.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMar 1(source)

Sending my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the three U.S. servicemembers killed, and hoping for the swift recovery of those injured.

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

My statement on the Iran strikes.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 27(source)

As Congress' sole PhD physicist, I said Iran likely still had its 60% enriched uranium. Now, the administration has walked back its claims and acknowledges Iran remains well within reach of a nuclear weapon.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 27(source)

After U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites last June, the Trump administration claimed Iran’s nuclear capabilities were eliminated. But they did not confirm the destruction of the materials needed to build an actual nuclear weapon.

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

It looks likely that Trump is going to have to find a way to pay U.S. businesses and consumers back for the illegal tariffs he has collected. As a start, I would suggest rescinding the $70 billion being wasted on ICE.

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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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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-11-20	H.R. 5107 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 5214 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H.R. 4405 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
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

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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