Press Releases

Foster Reintroduces Resolution to Fund Office of Technology Assessment

Apr 26, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) and Congressman Mark Takano (D-CA) reintroduced a resolution to fund the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) will lead the resolution in the Senate.

Issues:

Jobs and the Economy, Science

Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Better Energy Storage

Apr 25, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) and Congressman Steven Knight (R-CA) introduced H.R. 5610, the Better Energy Storage Technology (BEST) Act.

Issues:

Science, Energy and Environment

Foster Introduces Resolution in Support of Science Diplomacy

Apr 13, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced a resolution in support of science diplomacy in the United States and around the world. This resolution recognizes that the United States and the world must continue to work together to address complex global challenges while highlighting that collaboration advances the diplomatic interests of the United States.

Issues:

Science

Foster Legislation to Amend Volcker Rule Passes House

Apr 13, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Foster’s amendment to the Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act passed the U.S. House. The amended legislation would strengthen the Volcker Rule within the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act by making the regulatory process more efficient.

Issues:

Jobs and the Economy

Foster Statement on So-Called Balanced Budget Amendment

Apr 12, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after the failure of the so-called Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the United States:

Issues:

Jobs and the Economy, Congressional Issues

Foster Hosts Community Discussion on Gun Violence Prevention

Apr 3, 2018 Press Release

Naperville, IL - Last night, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) hosted a community forum to discuss gun violence. Over 300 people attended Community Christian Church to listen to speakers and ask questions.

Issues:

Health Care, Education

Foster Statement on 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act

Mar 22, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement on the 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act:

Issues:

Science, Opioid Crisis, Infrastructure and Transportation, Congressional Issues

Foster Amendment to Make Volcker Rule More Efficient Passes Committee Vote

Mar 22, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) offered an amendment in the Financial Services Committee to make the Volcker Rule more effective. Currently, a committee of five regulators writes the rule, and each holds veto power. This rulemaking procedure has led to regulations that are delayed, inconsistent, and more complicated than necessary.

Issues:

Jobs and the Economy