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November 18, 2025

Washington, DC — Today, Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after he voted to advance the release of the full Epstein files: 

“Jeffrey Epstein's victims deserve justice, and the American public deserves the truth. No one, no matter how wealthy or powerful, is above the law. The heinous crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and his associates must be brought to light so that all involved can be held accountable.

November 13, 2025

Washington, DC — Today, Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) led 25 colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to ensure that Ukrainians in the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program are not unfairly burdened by processing delays that trigger a new $1,000 fee.

November 13, 2025

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

“Tonight, I voted against the Senate government funding deal. Since open enrollment began, I’ve heard from countless constituents that their premiums are more than doubling next year—and many are not sure they will be able to afford health coverage at all. I cannot support a bill that leaves them behind.

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 is essential that both sides fully uphold the terms of this agreement in good faith.
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. We are not going to do that.
“Here in Illinois, approximately 400,000 citizens depend on Affordable Care Act tax credits to pay for their health insurance. With these tax credits set to expire, families could see their premiums double—with some families paying up to $17,000 more per year.
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: 

“Today, I voted in favor of a resolution to condemn the act of violence that took Charlie Kirk’s life—just as I did when the House unanimously condemned the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, and their spouses. 

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.