Press Releases

Naperville, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) applauded the National Science Foundation (NSF) for awarding the Great Lakes Water Innovation Engine – an initiative made possible by the Chips and Science Act – with $160 million to implement their Great Lakes ReNEW proposal. 

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Well-Informed, Scientific, & Efficient (WISE) Government Act to better equip federal agencies with the scientific literature necessary to make well-informed policy decisions. This legislation would require the Government Services Administration to work with the Library of Congress, agency libraries, and government information services to identify ways to make accessing scientific literature more efficient and to identify short and long-term solutions.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) voted in favor of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act to promote the financial security of working families, boost American competitiveness, and strengthen communities and small businesses. Specifically, this legislation will expand the Child Tax Credit and spur spending on research and development by businesses.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Investor Choice Act, legislation to prohibit pre-dispute mandatory (or "forced") arbitration agreements and ban prohibitions on class action lawsuits in customer contracts in certain financial sectors. Investors are often forced to agree to these terms in order to receive services from broker-dealers or investment advisors.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced legislation to strengthen cybersecurity in the financial services industry.

The Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act would correct regulatory gaps and improve the safety and soundness of the nation's banking system.

Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Bill Foster (IL-11), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led Members of the Illinois congressional delegation in urging the Biden Administration to provide and help coordinate federal resources to manage the recent influx of migrant arrivals throughout the suburbs. 

In a letter to President Biden, the Members wrote: 

Naperville, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that his office returned a total of $874,362 to constituents in 2023.

Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement: 

"I join my colleagues in expressing concern over Prime Minister Netanyahu's current military strategy in Gaza, and in their urging President Biden to use all available leverage to effect a change in that strategy.