Press Releases

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Foster with State of the Union guest Tim Ryan

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Foster with anti-heroin advocate Tim Ryan at Overdose Awareness Day in Chicago.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11), a PhD physicist and the only scientist in Congress, released the following statement on North Korea's alleged nuclear test:

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) called President Obama's announcement of executive actions to curb gun violence "an important step."

"The actions announced by President Obama are an important step to curb the tragic epidemic of violence that is tearing apart communities," said Foster. "The President's proposals will improve background checks, increase enforcement, expand access to mental health care and drive research into gun safety."

Aurora, IL – Congressman Bill Foster announced his office has recovered over $1.3 million for constituents in 2015.

"I am committed to making sure that our government works for everyone in the Eleventh Congressional District," Foster said. "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. In 2016, we will continue to be here and ready to help."

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) voted for the Omnibus Appropriations bill to fund the government through fiscal year 2016.

"While I am disappointed that House Republicans once again took our government to the brink, I'm pleased that we were finally able to reach a reasonable, bipartisan agreement and avoid a government shutdown," said Foster. "This bill includes increases in funding for several important priorities, including education, infrastructure, and medical research."

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) voted against the Tax Extender package, an unfunded collection of tax breaks that would increase the deficit by $622 billion over the next ten years – and an estimated $2 trillion over the next 20 years.

Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Bill Foster (IL-11), Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) and 13 Members of Congress sent a bipartisan letter to Speaker Ryan asking for his support for the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). Congress created the OTA in 1972 to provide Congress with nonpartisan analysis of scientific and technical issues, but closed when it was defunded in 1995.

A copy of the letter is available here.