Press Releases

Washington, DC – This Sunday, June 22, will mark the 70^th anniversary of the GI Bill, which has given returning veterans a hand up with educational benefits, home loans and other services. The GI Bill has been one of the most successful pieces of legislation in our country's history, growing our economy and helping veterans assimilate into civilian life.

Washington, DC – Tomorrow, Friday, June 20^th form 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Congressman Bill Foster's staff will participate in a Veterans Resource Fair in Aurora. The free event will offer resources for veterans and their families on a wide-range of issues, including education, employment, housing and health care.

Washington, DC – Today, the House Committee on Appropriations passed legislation, championed by Congressman Bill Foster, that would enable Argonne National Laboratory to save millions of dollars by finally removing on-site nuclear waste.

Washington, DC – Tomorrow, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) will attend the first-ever White House Maker Faire. The event will feature innovators and entrepreneurs who are using new tools and techniques to bring their ideas to life. More information on the Maker Faire is available here.

Washington, DC – Congressman Bill Foster commended today's Executive Order banning federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Naperville, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) participated in the Loaves & Fishes 7th Annual Day Without Hunger event in Naperville. For 30 years, Loaves & Fishes has provided food assistance and other services to those most in need in DuPage County.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke on the House floor to recognize the Joliet Public Library's Fifth Annual Star Wars Day.

Star Wars Day, which began in 2010 with just a handful of costumers, is one of the largest one-day Star Wars events in the world.