Congressman Bill Foster
@repbillfoster.bsky.social
Scientist. Businessman. Proud to represent the 11th Congressional District of Illinois.
Trump is needlessly risking our credibility with our allies over his Greenland nonsense. Proud to cosponsor @keating.house.gov's bipartisan bill to reaffirm NATO unity.
Tonight I introduced the bipartisan No Funds for NATO Invasion Act, prohibiting the Trump administration from invading the territories of any NATO ally. Story: https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/01/12/congress/house-lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-nato-bill-00723206
January 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Trump is needlessly risking our credibility with our allies over his Greenland nonsense. Proud to cosponsor @keating.house.gov's bipartisan bill to reaffirm NATO unity.
Reposted by Congressman Bill Foster
Trump’s tariffs pushed household budgets to the brink last year.
This year, the costs are set to only climb.
This year, the costs are set to only climb.
January 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Trump’s tariffs pushed household budgets to the brink last year.
This year, the costs are set to only climb.
This year, the costs are set to only climb.
Manufacturing employment has declined every month since Trump announced his tariffs last April.
Instead of boosting domestic manufacturing like he said he would, Trump has successfully done the opposite.
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Instead of boosting domestic manufacturing like he said he would, Trump has successfully done the opposite.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Manufacturing employment has declined every month since Trump announced his tariffs last April.
Instead of boosting domestic manufacturing like he said he would, Trump has successfully done the opposite.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Instead of boosting domestic manufacturing like he said he would, Trump has successfully done the opposite.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Attacking the Federal Reserve endangers the American economy.
The Trump administration must drop their sham investigation and quit their assault on the Fed's independence.
The Trump administration must drop their sham investigation and quit their assault on the Fed's independence.
January 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Attacking the Federal Reserve endangers the American economy.
The Trump administration must drop their sham investigation and quit their assault on the Fed's independence.
The Trump administration must drop their sham investigation and quit their assault on the Fed's independence.
Senate Republicans just blocked the bipartisan, House-passed bill to extend ACA tax credits for three years. My constituents are facing outrageous premium hikes for 2026. Read their testimonies on how Republican inaction is affecting them.
January 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Senate Republicans just blocked the bipartisan, House-passed bill to extend ACA tax credits for three years. My constituents are facing outrageous premium hikes for 2026. Read their testimonies on how Republican inaction is affecting them.
Americans do not want to go to war with Venezuela.
I just signed onto the War Powers Resolution that would prevent military personnel from being deployed to Venezuela without Congressional approval.
Speaker Johnson must bring this up for a vote immediately.
I just signed onto the War Powers Resolution that would prevent military personnel from being deployed to Venezuela without Congressional approval.
Speaker Johnson must bring this up for a vote immediately.
January 13, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Americans do not want to go to war with Venezuela.
I just signed onto the War Powers Resolution that would prevent military personnel from being deployed to Venezuela without Congressional approval.
Speaker Johnson must bring this up for a vote immediately.
I just signed onto the War Powers Resolution that would prevent military personnel from being deployed to Venezuela without Congressional approval.
Speaker Johnson must bring this up for a vote immediately.
My statement on Trump's "investigation" of the Federal Reserve.
January 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
My statement on Trump's "investigation" of the Federal Reserve.
This administration lost any credibility in national security a long time ago. But saying Renee Good was committing "domestic terrorism" is a new low.
Sadly, this is what we can expect when one of Trump's first actions back in office was pardoning J6 cop killers.
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Sadly, this is what we can expect when one of Trump's first actions back in office was pardoning J6 cop killers.
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Noem doubles down on ‘domestic terrorism’ claim against woman in ICE shooting
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem reiterated her stance that the woman fatally shot by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday was committing an act of “…
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January 9, 2026 at 7:44 PM
This administration lost any credibility in national security a long time ago. But saying Renee Good was committing "domestic terrorism" is a new low.
Sadly, this is what we can expect when one of Trump's first actions back in office was pardoning J6 cop killers.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
Sadly, this is what we can expect when one of Trump's first actions back in office was pardoning J6 cop killers.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
My statement on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
January 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
My statement on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
For months now, communities in Illinois have been terrorized by ICE operations. Now in Minnesota, an ICE agent has killed a woman.
ICE must cease all operations before their incompetence and rampant abuse of power results in anyone else getting hurt or killed.
ICE must cease all operations before their incompetence and rampant abuse of power results in anyone else getting hurt or killed.
January 7, 2026 at 9:17 PM
For months now, communities in Illinois have been terrorized by ICE operations. Now in Minnesota, an ICE agent has killed a woman.
ICE must cease all operations before their incompetence and rampant abuse of power results in anyone else getting hurt or killed.
ICE must cease all operations before their incompetence and rampant abuse of power results in anyone else getting hurt or killed.
Freezing childcare funding during an affordability crisis is inhumane. Innocent children will pay for Trump's political games. Not only is this cruel, it’s unfair. Illinois already sends more in federal taxes than we get back from Washington.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/06/f...
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Federal government withholding $1 billion from Illinois meant for child care, family assistance
The administration is also withholding funds meant for California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Freezing childcare funding during an affordability crisis is inhumane. Innocent children will pay for Trump's political games. Not only is this cruel, it’s unfair. Illinois already sends more in federal taxes than we get back from Washington.
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/06/f...
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/06/f...
Today, I stood on the Capitol steps to mark five years since the January 6 insurrection.
My Democratic colleagues and I will always stand up for democracy.
My Democratic colleagues and I will always stand up for democracy.
January 6, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Today, I stood on the Capitol steps to mark five years since the January 6 insurrection.
My Democratic colleagues and I will always stand up for democracy.
My Democratic colleagues and I will always stand up for democracy.
On this day, we thank the brave law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol that day and recommit to defending democracy.
January 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
On this day, we thank the brave law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol that day and recommit to defending democracy.
Today is the fifth anniversary of the January 6 insurrection.
That day, President Trump encouraged a violent mob to attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election. Trump has since pardoned every criminal involved—including those convicted of assaulting police officers.
That day, President Trump encouraged a violent mob to attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election. Trump has since pardoned every criminal involved—including those convicted of assaulting police officers.
January 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Today is the fifth anniversary of the January 6 insurrection.
That day, President Trump encouraged a violent mob to attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election. Trump has since pardoned every criminal involved—including those convicted of assaulting police officers.
That day, President Trump encouraged a violent mob to attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election. Trump has since pardoned every criminal involved—including those convicted of assaulting police officers.
Science and medical expertise should guide our vaccine recommendations, not RFK Jr.'s conspiracy theories.
Decisions like this erode trust in safe and effective vaccines, risking outbreaks of preventable diseases and endangering children's health.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/h...
Decisions like this erode trust in safe and effective vaccines, risking outbreaks of preventable diseases and endangering children's health.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/h...
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Science and medical expertise should guide our vaccine recommendations, not RFK Jr.'s conspiracy theories.
Decisions like this erode trust in safe and effective vaccines, risking outbreaks of preventable diseases and endangering children's health.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/h...
Decisions like this erode trust in safe and effective vaccines, risking outbreaks of preventable diseases and endangering children's health.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/h...
Trump's incoherent ramblings at today's news conference will only fuel suspicion around the world that this was all about seizing Venezuela's oil, and nothing about supporting freedom and democracy.
January 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Trump's incoherent ramblings at today's news conference will only fuel suspicion around the world that this was all about seizing Venezuela's oil, and nothing about supporting freedom and democracy.
It is hypocritical for Trump to claim this operation is about stopping the drug trade after Trump pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández who was convicted of serious drug trafficking charges.
January 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
It is hypocritical for Trump to claim this operation is about stopping the drug trade after Trump pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández who was convicted of serious drug trafficking charges.
Nicolás Maduro is a brutal dictator who stole an election, but our Constitution does not give the President the authority to conduct a premeditated act of war and pursue regime change without Congressional authorization.
January 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Nicolás Maduro is a brutal dictator who stole an election, but our Constitution does not give the President the authority to conduct a premeditated act of war and pursue regime change without Congressional authorization.
Reposted by Congressman Bill Foster
My reaction to the U.S. attack in Venezuela (1/2)
January 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
My reaction to the U.S. attack in Venezuela (1/2)
Merry Christmas, Illinois! I hope everyone has a joyful and safe holiday spent with loved ones.
December 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Merry Christmas, Illinois! I hope everyone has a joyful and safe holiday spent with loved ones.
This isn’t the win Sec. Bessent thinks it is. Bond rallies often mean investors are worried.
December 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This isn’t the win Sec. Bessent thinks it is. Bond rallies often mean investors are worried.
Farmers are struggling because Trump's tariffs have cut them off from their export markets—and a $12 billion, taxpayer-funded bailout is not going to solve that problem.
December 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Farmers are struggling because Trump's tariffs have cut them off from their export markets—and a $12 billion, taxpayer-funded bailout is not going to solve that problem.
It’s been an honor representing Illinois’ 11th Congressional District for another year!
Take a look at my 2025 Year in Review:
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Take a look at my 2025 Year in Review:
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December 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It’s been an honor representing Illinois’ 11th Congressional District for another year!
Take a look at my 2025 Year in Review:
foster.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
Take a look at my 2025 Year in Review:
foster.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
Taxpayer-funded buildings and programs are a public trust—they shouldn’t be used to stroke someone’s ego or line their pockets. I will be introducing legislation that would prevent federal sites and programs from being named after federal officials who are using their name for commercial purposes.
They just renamed the Kennedy Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center.
What are we doing.
What are we doing.
December 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Taxpayer-funded buildings and programs are a public trust—they shouldn’t be used to stroke someone’s ego or line their pockets. I will be introducing legislation that would prevent federal sites and programs from being named after federal officials who are using their name for commercial purposes.
Thank you to everyone who attended my virtual town hall last night! As your Congressman, I will continue to do everything I can to keep you up to date on my work in Washington.
If you weren't able to attend, you can watch the full recording on YouTube:
youtu.be/LZrSUHcFpxg
If you weren't able to attend, you can watch the full recording on YouTube:
youtu.be/LZrSUHcFpxg
Rep. Bill Foster Virtual Town Hall - 12/17/2025
Congressman Bill Foster hosted a virtual town hall with special guest Nikki McKinney from Democracy Forward on December 17, 2025 to hear concerns from constituents and answer their questions.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended my virtual town hall last night! As your Congressman, I will continue to do everything I can to keep you up to date on my work in Washington.
If you weren't able to attend, you can watch the full recording on YouTube:
youtu.be/LZrSUHcFpxg
If you weren't able to attend, you can watch the full recording on YouTube:
youtu.be/LZrSUHcFpxg