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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 — 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.

Social & Web

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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

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

YOU'RE INVITED: I'm hosting a Women's History Month Virtual Discussion Panel on Saturday, March 28th from 2:00 - 3:00pm CT. This conversation will feature local women leaders sharing their personal journeys and the policy ideas they believe can strengthen our communities.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMar 19(source)

Since Trump started this war with Iran, brave servicemembers have already lost their lives. Now the Pentagon wants an additional $200 BILLION to continue fighting a war that has no clear objective and that Americans don't want. apnews.com/article/iran...

Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says

A senior administration official says the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMar 19(source)

I just joined my Democratic colleagues in signing onto a measure to pay our TSA agents, our Coast Guard, and FEMA workers—without new funding for ICE. We can end this shutdown, and federal workers can get their paychecks, as soon as Republicans join us.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMar 18(source)

Earlier this month, I hosted a STEM Fair with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)! It was a joy to host a free, family-friendly event that gave kids the chance to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive activities designed to spark curiosity!

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMar 18(source)

Submissions are now open for the Congressional Art Competition! My office is accepting applications from all high-school-age students residing in Illinois' 11th Congressional District. For artwork guidelines and submission requirements, visit foster.house.gov/artcompetition.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMar 17(source)

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Illinois! Wishing everyone a great celebration filled with joy.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMar 16(source)

You can see the full list of projects in IL-11 on my website here: foster.house.gov/services/rep...

Rep. Foster's Community Project Funding Selections

PLEASE NOTE: The following is a list of Community Project Funding requests that were funded in previous years. This is not our page for FY 2027 Community Project Funding requests. For more…

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMar 16(source)

NEWS: I'm proud to share that I have secured over $16.3 MILLION in Community Project Funding across our district! Community Project Funding allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent.

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

U.S. servicemembers have died and families are grieving — and the Trump Administration is making light of the war by posting video game montages.

White House Uses ‘Wii Sports’ Imagery In Video Flaunting Iran Strikes

The “Wii Sports” video was posted days after The Pokémon Company said it did not give permission to the White House to use imagery from “Pokémon Pokopia” in a social media post.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialMar 11(source)

Proud to have earned 100% from the League of Conservation Voters on their Congressional scorecard! Standing up for science-based policies and fighting back against Trump's anti-climate, pro-billionaire agenda will always be the focus of my work in Congress.

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

Trump's war in Iran is causing gas prices across Chicagoland to spike. No one asked for another endless war in the Middle East—and now working families are paying the price. www.dailyherald.com/20260309/nat...

‘It’s horrible’: Consumers rocked by gasoline spike as Iran war broadens

As he fueled up Monday at a Casey’s gas station in Naperville, Nick Harris quantified the impact of a 50-cent spike in a gallon of regular within a week. “It’s crazy,” said Harris, who works f...

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

If you or a loved one live with a disability, I want to hear from you. Share your insights by filling out this survey and help us build more accessible communities. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Share Your Accessibility Story with Congressman Foster - IL-11

We’re collecting real stories about accessibility—what works and what doesn’t—to help our office and local leaders understand what people are actually experiencing and what needs to change. With your…

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.

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Sponsored Bills(29)

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.
H.R. 8969 (119th)
To realign the nuclear forensics and attribution activities of the Federal Government from t…
H.J. Res. 177 (119th)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of t…

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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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 1156 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 1689 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 7613 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 1011 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	—	Motion to Adjourn	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-27	H.R. 7084 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-26	H. Res. 1128 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-24	H.R. 6422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-19	H.R. 4638 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-03-18	H.R. 1958 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	S. 3971 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H.R. 4294 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Res. 1099 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1100 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H.R. 6472 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	S. 723 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed

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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