Press Releases
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.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) voted in favor of House Resolution 77, the Academic Competition Resolution of 2013 which creates a national academic competition for stem fields.
Before the vote, Foster introduced the following statement to the House record:
Mr. Speaker,
I rise today in support of House Resolution 77, the Academic Competition Resolution of 2013.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster announced his staff will continue mobile office service in Woodridge. The mobile office will run from Monday, February 25 through Friday, March 8 and will be open to any 11th District resident needing assistance.
This is the fifth temporary office location that Congressman Foster has opened in the district. Permanent office locations in Aurora and Joliet will be announced soon.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) met with Downers Grove Mayor Martin Tully and Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar. Foster toured the Village of Downers Grove with Mayor Tully and local officials including Fire Chief James Jackson, Chief of Police Robert Porter and Village Manager David Fieldman.
On his tour of Downers Grove, Foster examined some of the community’s innovative green energy initiatives including solar powered light posts and alternative energy vehicle fleet.
Washington, D.C. – Today, two Aurora residents attended President Obama’s address in Chicago to share their stories of combating gun violence.
Cheryl Maraffio
Washington, D.C. – Following President Obama’s State of the Union address, Congressman Bill Foster released the following statement:
“As a businessman, I know that the key to a thriving economy is a strong middle class. After facing a devastating blow four years ago, our economy has been slowly improving, but it will only continue on the right track if we invest in programs that will strengthen and grow the middle class.