Press Releases
Washington, DC – This Sunday, June 22, will mark the 70th 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. However, one glitch in the law is causing veterans to be denied the benefits they deserve.
Washington, DC – Tomorrow, Friday, June 20th 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.
WHAT: Veterans Resource Fair
WHEN: TOMORROW, Friday, June 20
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
WHERE: Aurora University Institute for Collaboration
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.
"This commonsense legislation will save taxpayer dollars and allow Argonne to devote more funding to research and development," said Foster. "Research done at Argonne, and all of our national labs, is critical to maintaining our innovative edge in the global economy."
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.
A copy of the Congressional Record statement can be found here. Full text is below.
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.
Video of Foster's speech is available here.
Full text of Foster's speech is below:
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) voted for H.R. 4453 and H.R. 4457, bipartisan legislation to reduce the tax burden for small businesses. Both bills passed the House with bipartisan support and will be sent to the Senate.
"As a businessman who built a company from the ground up, I know how difficult it is to grow and maintain a small business," said Foster. "I am pleased to support this legislation which will reduce the tax burden and increase certainty for small businesses."
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) applauded the enactment of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The legislation was passed by both houses of Congress and was signed into law today by the President. WRRDA authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to construct and maintain infrastructure on the Inland Waterways System. Several facilities in Illinois' 11th District are funded through WRRDA, including the Brandon Road Lock and Dam.