Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) introduced the National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013 to promote advanced manufacturing in the U.S. and invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators. The bill is being introduced with bipartisan support from 15 original co-sponsors including Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14), Rep. Tom Massie (KY- 4), Rep. Chris Van Hollen (MD-08) and others.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) submitted the following statement for the Congressional Record marking the 10th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War:
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement on President Obama’s visit to Argonne:
“As the Representative of Illinois 11th District, which includes parts of Argonne National Lab, I was glad to see President Obama highlighting the important work they do which creates good jobs and supports our local economy. As a businessman and a scientist who worked at Fermi Lab for 22 years, I was also pleased to see the President highlight the need to invest in scientific research and keep our innovative edge.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement on the House Republican budget proposal announced today:
“We need to cut spending and reduce our debt, but we need to do it in a responsible and balanced way. What Republican House leadership proposed today is more of the extreme, partisan ideology which voters strongly rejected last November.
Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Bill Foster announced he will co-sponsor the bipartisan American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works (AMERICA Works) Act. The bill, introduced by Reps. Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Lou Barletta (PA-11), will ensure that our nation’s workers are prepared to fill quality jobs.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) testified before the House Budget Committee on the importance of investing in education, research and development.
You can view video of Congressman Foster’s remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAbbceoXlGk&feature=youtu.be
A full transcript is below:
Thank you Mr. Chairman and to the ranking member for the opportunity to speak before the committee today.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement on his vote in favor of the Continuing Resolution to avoid a government shutdown:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) invited students from the 11th Congressional District to participate in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s contest, entitled “An Artistic Discovery,” will feature young artists from across the country working in a variety of media.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement in advance of the sequestration cuts set to take effect tomorrow:
“The sequestration cuts set to take place tomorrow are an unfortunate symptom of a greater problem, which is our government’s failure to act to find bipartisan solutions to the critical issues we face.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement on his vote to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act:
“I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation which will work to ensure that all victims of domestic and sexual violence are protected under the law. I am especially proud to see bipartisan support to extend these protections to include Native Americans, immigrants and the LGBT community, because all Americans -- no matter who they are, where they came from, or who they love – deserve equal protection.