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October 17, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that he will once again donate his Congressional pay earned during the government shutdown to the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

October 14, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL) and Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) announced that they sent a letter calling on social media platforms to combat foreign bot farms spreading disinformation and encouraging political violence. 

October 9, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement: 
“I’m encouraged by the news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire that will allow hostages to return home and bring much-needed aid to civilians in Gaza who have endured unimaginable suffering. It i
September 30, 2025
Washington, DC – Tonight, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement:
“Republicans have driven us into a shutdown because they are demanding that Democrats go along with their cuts to health care.
September 19, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement:

September 19, 2025

Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the follow statement: 

September 10, 2025

Washington, DC – Tonight, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting against the House Republican version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY26.

September 3, 2025

Washington, DC — Tonight, as part of the PARTNER Act, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act, originally introduced by Reps. Bill Foster, Joaquin Castro (D-TX), and Dusty Johnson (R-SD).

August 1, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced a resolution to promote science diplomacy. The resolution calls for greater international cooperation, while seeking new ways to advance scientific research and innovation.

July 18, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement:

"Today, Republicans once again served as a rubber stamp for Donald Trump’s corruption and chaos, advancing his meme coin grift and solidifying DOGE cuts into law.