Press Releases
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) and Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA-44) introduced the "Safer Officers and Safer Citizens Act of 2015," legislation to provide federal grant funding to outfit law enforcement officers with body cameras. The bill is the House version of a Senate bill recently introduced by Senators Cory Booker and Tim Scott.
Aurora, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster announced that Brother James Gaffney, FSC, will be his guest during Pope Francis' historic address to the United States Congress on September 24, 2015. Gaffney will sit in the Gallery of the House Chamber for the Pope's speech.
After serving as President of Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, for nearly 30 years, Brother Gaffney recently announced his retirement effective on June 30, 2016.
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke in favor of the Iran nuclear agreement on the House floor.
Video of Foster's speech is available here.
Text of Foster's remarks is below:
As the only Ph.D. physicist in Congress – in fact, the only Ph.D. scientist of any kind – I have taken very seriously my responsibility to review the technical aspects of the proposed agreement.
Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, Congressman Bill Foster, Richard Garwin
Aurora, IL — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) announced internship opportunities for college students and recent graduates in his Aurora, Joliet, and Washington, D.C., offices.
"Internships are a great way for students and recent graduates to get real-world experience and see how Congressional offices are run," Foster said. "Interns in both the District Offices and in Washington play an important role in serving the people of the Eleventh District."
Aurora, IL — Today, Congressman Bill Foster announced a lottery drawing for Eleventh District residents for a limited number of tickets to see Pope Francis' address to Congress on Thursday, September 24, 2015.
The tickets will allow access to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol during Pope Francis' address, which will be simulcast outdoors to the public. Pope Francis is also scheduled to make an appearance on the steps of the U.S. Capitol after the speech.
Washington, DC— In a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) is calling on the Department of Justice to conduct a full and thorough investigation into the death of Naperville, IL, resident Sandra Bland.
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.