Press Releases
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) introduced the Democratic Motion to Recommit on H.R. 1734 – Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015.
The Motion to Recommit would amend Republican legislation intended to deregulate coal ash disposal by requiring that coal ash impoundments must be sufficient to prevent toxic levels of contamination of groundwater and to protect all sources of drinking water.
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) announced $634,009 in grant funding awarded by the United States Department of Education for Joliet Junior College and Waubonsee Community College.
"As a long-time supporter of affordable access to secondary education, I am pleased that students at Joliet Junior College and Waubonsee Community College will have access to these resources," said Foster. "The funds provided through this grant will help many disadvantaged students prepare for their careers and build better lives for themselves and their families."
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke on the house floor to recognize Don Newton, a proud 40-year member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 56 of West Chicago, Illinois, and a creator of Scabby the Rat.
Video of Foster's speech is available here.
Text of Foster's remarks is below:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Washington, DC—The White House announced a new effort to increase access to high-speed broadband for low-income families. The initiative, ConnectHome, will help to bring high-speed broadband to over 275,000 low-income households.
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) is continuing to call for a long-term transportation funding bill. Foster voted for H.R. 3038, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, a short-term fix that will extend the Highway Trust Fund through December.
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement on the announcement of a proposed nuclear agreement with Iran:
"I commend President Obama, Secretary Kerry, and Secretary Moniz for their tireless efforts that have led to this historic agreement.
"A nuclear armed Iran is not acceptable. As the only Ph.D. scientist in Congress, I will continue to be fully engaged on the Congressional oversight of the technical details of the proposed Iran nuclear agreement.
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke on the house floor to recognize the community outreach efforts of Officer David Bemer and the Aurora Police Department.
Video of Foster's speech is available here.
Text of Foster's remarks is below:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
In the last year, we have seen far too many examples of conflict and violence in our communities.
Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) voted against Fast Track trade authority for the second time.