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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.
This Teacher Appreciation Week, I stopped by West Aurora High School and Hinsdale South High School to talk with AP Government students, their teachers, and school administrators.
Don’t forget! I’m hosting an information session this Saturday, May 9, at 2:30 p.m. for students and their families to learn more about attending our nation’s service academies.
To attend, RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
For more information, call (630) 585-7672.
I'm glad to see the Tribune win the Pulitzer Prize for their work, and I'm grateful for the journalists we have in Illinois that continue to stand up for truth in the face of intimidation.
Operation Midway Blitz has terrorized communities across Illinois. In a time of chaos and fear, publications like the @chicagotribune.com exposed the abuse inflicted on our neighbors by Trump and ICE.
Today is International Workers’ Day, when we honor workers’ sacrifices and achievements in the fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and the right to unionize.
As a manufacturer, I know workers are the lifeblood of our economy, and I’ll keep standing up for the dignity and respect they deserve.
Trump's war with Iran has caused gas prices across Illinois to spike. This administration must figure out a plan to lower the cost of living.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/i...
As Financial Literacy Month comes to a close, I'm introducing my Financial Literacy Resolution. It's important Congress supports tools that allow individuals to make informed decisions about budgeting, financial planning, and saving for the future.
While Congress needs to update our federal farm programs, this administration is hurting the trade relationships and supply chains that support farmers' bottom line.
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.
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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.