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Foster Addresses Heroin and Opioid Addiction on House Floor
Congressman Foster honors the memory of those we have lost to heroin and opioid addiction. Opioid addiction is not a moral failing but a treatable medical condition. -
Only Physicist In Congress Discusses Gravitational Waves
At a hearing of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11), the only physicist in Congress discusses gravitational waves. -
Foster Announces Over $1.3 Million Returned to Constituents
My offices in Aurora and Joliet are always open to constituents who need help with the Federal Government. We have helped return or secure funds for constituents from the IRS, Social Security, Medicare and other agencies.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster announced the formation of the bipartisan Payer State Caucus for the 115th Congress. Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ) joined the Caucus as Co-Chair to call attention to the discrepancy in revenue formulas that causes some states to lose federal tax revenue every year.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) reintroduced legislation to change penalties students face when convicted of minor marijuana offenses. The Second Chance for Students Act would allow students convicted of an offense involving the possession of marijuana to retain financial aid eligibility for six months while they complete a drug rehabilitation program.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. The National Defense Authorization Act provides $621.5 billion in discretionary base budget authority that supports the activities of the Department of Defense and defense-related activities within the Department of Energy.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Foster (D-IL) issued a statement on the National Science Foundation’s reported cuts if the President’s FY2018 Budget Request takes effect. The agency estimates that 13,000 researchers, professionals, and students could be affected by the proposed budget cuts.
Joliet, IL - Last night, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) hosted a community forum to discuss the latest news about the debate over health care and the Affordable Care Act.
Over 100 people were on hand to hear from a panel of healthcare experts and concerned constituents of the 11th District.