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October 28, 2023

Belvidere, IL - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after the UAW announced they reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis to end their strike and reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant:

Issues:Labor Issues
October 26, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected Speaker of the House:

"I'm greatly relieved that, after 22 days of self-induced paralysis, Republicans have been able to fulfill their constitutional duty of electing a Speaker. 

October 25, 2023

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced the introduction of the No Cost Educational Resources Act, legislation to help ease the financial burden on our nation's students. 

Issues:Education
October 20, 2023

Naperville, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that the City of Naperville will receive a funding award through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program totaling $1,116,174. 

September 30, 2023

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after the House passed a 45-day continuing resolution to fund the federal government and avoid a shutdown:

September 28, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act.

Issues:Immigration
September 19, 2023

Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that he joined 97 Members of the New Democrat Coalition on a letter sent to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy calling on him to urgentl

September 15, 2023

Aurora, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that the City of Aurora will receive a funding award through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program totaling $1,000,000.

September 15, 2023

Aurora, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that the City of Aurora will receive a funding award through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program totaling $1,000,000.

September 15, 2023

Washington, DC - Tonight, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after the United Auto Workers (UAW) initiated a strike following stalled negotiations with the Big Three auto manufacturers: