Congressman Bill Foster
@repbillfoster.bsky.social
Scientist. Businessman. Proud to represent the 11th Congressional District of Illinois.
It has officially been one year of Trump back in office. He swore that by today, electricity bills would have dropped by 50 percent.
Not only did he fail to deliver on that promise, electricity bills have gone up.
Not only did he fail to deliver on that promise, electricity bills have gone up.
January 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM
It has officially been one year of Trump back in office. He swore that by today, electricity bills would have dropped by 50 percent.
Not only did he fail to deliver on that promise, electricity bills have gone up.
Not only did he fail to deliver on that promise, electricity bills have gone up.
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.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
House Democrats are forcing a vote to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing. Here's what that means.
December 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
House Democrats are forcing a vote to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing. Here's what that means.
Join my virtual town hall on Wednesday, December 17 at 6pm CT! I'll be joined by special guest Nikki McKinney, the Policy Director for Democracy Forward.
To register, visit foster.house.gov/townhall.
Any questions? Call my District Office at 630-585-7672 or my DC Office at 202-225-3515.
To register, visit foster.house.gov/townhall.
Any questions? Call my District Office at 630-585-7672 or my DC Office at 202-225-3515.
December 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Join my virtual town hall on Wednesday, December 17 at 6pm CT! I'll be joined by special guest Nikki McKinney, the Policy Director for Democracy Forward.
To register, visit foster.house.gov/townhall.
Any questions? Call my District Office at 630-585-7672 or my DC Office at 202-225-3515.
To register, visit foster.house.gov/townhall.
Any questions? Call my District Office at 630-585-7672 or my DC Office at 202-225-3515.
Today, I stopped by the Northern Illinois Food Bank to donate the pay I received during the Republican shutdown, just as I did during their shutdowns in 2013 and 2019.
Read my full statement here: foster.house.gov/media/press-...
Read my full statement here: foster.house.gov/media/press-...
December 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Today, I stopped by the Northern Illinois Food Bank to donate the pay I received during the Republican shutdown, just as I did during their shutdowns in 2013 and 2019.
Read my full statement here: foster.house.gov/media/press-...
Read my full statement here: foster.house.gov/media/press-...
Under Trump, science funding has plummeted across the board. Here's why you should be on high alert.
December 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Under Trump, science funding has plummeted across the board. Here's why you should be on high alert.
It's Small Business Saturday! Make sure to #ShopSmall today and support local businesses in our community.
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It's Small Business Saturday! Make sure to #ShopSmall today and support local businesses in our community.
Happy Thanksgiving, Illinois!
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Illinois!
Here's a conversation topic for Thanksgiving dinner: how much more expensive things have gotten since last year.
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Here's a conversation topic for Thanksgiving dinner: how much more expensive things have gotten since last year.
We cannot allow calling for the hanging of elected officials to become the new normal. This is a new low, even for Trump.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We cannot allow calling for the hanging of elected officials to become the new normal. This is a new low, even for Trump.
www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
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My statement on my vote to release the Epstein files.
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
My statement on my vote to release the Epstein files.
It's always an honor to meet and connect with veterans across our community.
On Veterans Day, I stopped by events in Romeoville, Woodridge, and Lemont. Last week, I joined the opening ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Naperville.
On Veterans Day, I stopped by events in Romeoville, Woodridge, and Lemont. Last week, I joined the opening ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Naperville.
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It's always an honor to meet and connect with veterans across our community.
On Veterans Day, I stopped by events in Romeoville, Woodridge, and Lemont. Last week, I joined the opening ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Naperville.
On Veterans Day, I stopped by events in Romeoville, Woodridge, and Lemont. Last week, I joined the opening ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Naperville.
During the shutdown, Trump did everything he could to prevent families, children, and seniors from getting their full SNAP benefits—driving more people to local food banks.
Last week, I met with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to hear how they’re managing the surge in demand.
Last week, I met with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to hear how they’re managing the surge in demand.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
During the shutdown, Trump did everything he could to prevent families, children, and seniors from getting their full SNAP benefits—driving more people to local food banks.
Last week, I met with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to hear how they’re managing the surge in demand.
Last week, I met with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to hear how they’re managing the surge in demand.
Today, I led 25 colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter calling on DHS and USCIS to ensure that Ukrainian families in the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program are not unfairly burdened by processing delays and surprise fees.
Read my full letter here: foster.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
Read my full letter here: foster.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Today, I led 25 colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter calling on DHS and USCIS to ensure that Ukrainian families in the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program are not unfairly burdened by processing delays and surprise fees.
Read my full letter here: foster.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
Read my full letter here: foster.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
My statement on the Senate government funding deal.
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
My statement on the Senate government funding deal.
Earlier today, my Democratic colleagues and I stood on the House steps to reaffirm our commitment to fighting for affordable health care.
The Republican funding bill does nothing to address soaring premiums. I will be voting NO.
The Republican funding bill does nothing to address soaring premiums. I will be voting NO.
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Earlier today, my Democratic colleagues and I stood on the House steps to reaffirm our commitment to fighting for affordable health care.
The Republican funding bill does nothing to address soaring premiums. I will be voting NO.
The Republican funding bill does nothing to address soaring premiums. I will be voting NO.
On Veterans Day, we reflect on the service of our brave men and women in uniform. Let’s honor their sacrifice by ensuring veterans and their families have the care and support they deserve.
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
On Veterans Day, we reflect on the service of our brave men and women in uniform. Let’s honor their sacrifice by ensuring veterans and their families have the care and support they deserve.
There is funding available for SNAP, and federal courts have ordered Donald Trump to use it. But he would rather let children go hungry than follow the law.
It’s difficult to comprehend just how cruel this is.
It’s difficult to comprehend just how cruel this is.
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
There is funding available for SNAP, and federal courts have ordered Donald Trump to use it. But he would rather let children go hungry than follow the law.
It’s difficult to comprehend just how cruel this is.
It’s difficult to comprehend just how cruel this is.