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Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke out against the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 – legislation that would create unnecessary burdens for scientific research used by the EPA and create guidelines that could be misinterpreted and exclude important research.
Video of Foster's speech is available here.
Washington, DC—Today, on the House floor, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke out against the Republican budget proposal.
Video of Foster's speech is available here.
Text of Foster's remarks is below:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak out against the latest budget proposal from House Republicans.
When Bill Clinton left office in 2001, our government was running a surplus, and on track to pay down our national debt to ZERO by 2009.
Washington, DC – Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21) have reintroduced the Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act to shield immigrants from fraudulent and unethical legal representation. The legislation outlines specific penalties for "notarios" who intentionally mislead immigrants by providing fraudulent services. It also provides immigrants with the opportunity to resubmit application materials completed by fraudulent attorneys.
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - With a decline in federal scientific research threatening our global competitiveness, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) announced the introduction of legislation to preserve America's standing as a leader in discovery and innovation.
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives John Culberson (R-TX) and Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that they will serve as co-chairs of the Congressional Research and Development (R&D) Caucus, which helps educate Members of Congress and their staff on essential R&D projects and the importance of maintaining America's role as a world leader in research and development.
The R&D Caucus was founded by former Representatives Judy Biggert (R-IL) and Rush Holt (D-NJ) during the 108th Congress.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster announced the 11th District's Congressional Art Competition, a contest for high school students who would like to show off their artistic skills.
"Every year, I am so impressed by the talent of the young artists in our district," Foster said. "I look forward to seeing the artwork on display in my offices and in the tunnel of the Capitol building every time I go to vote."
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Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) testified before the House Committee on the Budget, urging them to consider several priorities for the fiscal year 2016 budget, including:
Investing in scientific research and development, fully funding the Office of Science by meeting President Obama's request of $5.3 billion for FY 2016.
Increasing federal resources to fight heroin abuse.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster was appointed to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the 114th Congress. Congressman Foster will serve on this committee as well as the House Financial Services Committee.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster released the following statement on Governor Bruce Rauner's efforts to prohibit the collection of "fair share" fees:
"I am disappointed that Governor Rauner is taking these divisive, partisan actions at a time when he should be extending a hand across the aisle to solve the serious issues facing Illinois. This does nothing to address Illinois' budget problems and will only worsen the dysfunction in Springfield – perhaps the only government in the country with a lower approval rating than Congress.