Press Releases
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act:
"Today, I was proud to vote to send the Inflation Reduction Act to President Biden's desk. This historic legislation will cut costs for Illinois families, tackle the climate crisis, and reduce drug costs. And, since it is fully paid for by ensuring large corporations pay a minimum tax rate and cracking down on tax cheats, it will reduce our nation's debt.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law:
"The CHIPS and Science Act is a historic triumph for American science and technological competitiveness, and I'm proud of the bipartisan work we did in Congress to get it to President Biden's desk," Foster said. "This law will boost domestic supply chains to lower costs for families and make critical investments to ensure our country leads the way in technological development for generations to come.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban:
"Today, I was proud to vote for legislation to prohibit the sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons and high capacity magazines. This legislation would save lives and make our communities safer.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the CHIPS and Science Act:
Washington, DC – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Chairman Bill Foster (D-IL) and Ranking Member Jay Obernolte (R-CA) of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight. The bipartisan Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 would bolster the Department of Energy's accountability to Congress and the public when awarding funding grants.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after the U.S.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Respect for Marriage Act to ensure critical protections for same-sex and interracial marriages:
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Women's Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, two bills that would ensure access to abortion care nationwide:
Washington, DC – Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an amendment sponsored by Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) that would improve nuclear security around the world.
Washington, DC - Last week, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the No Cost Educational Resources Act, legislation to ease the financial burden on our nation's students. By allowing existing grants to go towards free, online educational resources, this bill would expand access to the academic materials that are critical for a successful education in college and beyond. This is especially helpful for students pursuing a STEM education, who tend to face steep cost barriers for up-to-date materials.