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Press Releases

May 10, 2017

Washington D.C. - The sudden dismissal of James Comey is deeply disturbing. Our democracy only functions as the Founding Fathers envisioned when its leaders, including the President of the United States, operate with full accountability and transparency in the interests of the United States and her citizens.

May 4, 2017

Washington D.C. - I was proud to cast my vote against the American Health Care Act. This is the 65th time Republicans have voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but now we know what their replacement looks like. It would be an unmitigated disaster for hardworking Americans across this country.

May 3, 2017

Washington, DC – I am pleased we were able to pass a bipartisan spending bill. It is an encouraging first step for this Congress as we fight to maintain our country's leadership role in science and innovation.

April 28, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) led a letter to President Trump to express concern over proposed cuts to the Department of Energy's Office of Science. The letter affirms the Office's role in the preservation of innovation and continuance of American competitive edge in the global economy.

April 26, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Foster (D-IL) announced a bipartisan resolution in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) role in its promotion of nuclear security.

April 26, 2017

Washington, DC - While the details are still unclear, we already know President Trump's tax plan will massively expand the national debt.

April 14, 2017

Naperville, IL – Last night, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) hosted a community forum to discuss the latest about the debate over health care and the Affordable Care Act.

April 7, 2017

Washington, DC - "The Assad regime's continued possession and use of chemical weapons is a violation of international law and universal standards of humanity. The missile strike against the Syrian airfield that was reportedly the source of this week's horrific chemical weapons attacks represents a measured first response to that violation.

March 28, 2017

Washington, DC - I strongly condemn the Trump Administration's decision to undo federal regulations that protect our environment. This order shows a fundamental ignorance of climate science and its importance to our country's future. The vast majority of scientists believe that climate change is real and that it is largely man made.

March 24, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, I was proud to be on the floor of the U.S. House as pressure from across the political spectrum forced the Republican Party to pull the American Health Care Act, also known as TrumpCare, from consideration. If this legislation had passed, the result would have been a disaster for retirees, veterans, and hardworking Americans.