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Naperville, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) participated in the Loaves & Fishes 7th Annual Day Without Hunger event in Naperville. For 30 years, Loaves & Fishes has provided food assistance and other services to those most in need in DuPage County.
A copy of the Congressional Record statement can be found here. Full text is below.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke on the House floor to recognize the Joliet Public Library's Fifth Annual Star Wars Day.
Star Wars Day, which began in 2010 with just a handful of costumers, is one of the largest one-day Star Wars events in the world.
Video of Foster's speech is available here.
Full text of Foster's speech is below:
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) voted for H.R. 4453 and H.R. 4457, bipartisan legislation to reduce the tax burden for small businesses. Both bills passed the House with bipartisan support and will be sent to the Senate.
"As a businessman who built a company from the ground up, I know how difficult it is to grow and maintain a small business," said Foster. "I am pleased to support this legislation which will reduce the tax burden and increase certainty for small businesses."
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) applauded the enactment of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The legislation was passed by both houses of Congress and was signed into law today by the President. WRRDA authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to construct and maintain infrastructure on the Inland Waterways System. Several facilities in Illinois' 11th District are funded through WRRDA, including the Brandon Road Lock and Dam.
Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement on the resignation of Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) voted for H.R. 4660, the FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The legislation increases funds for programs that invest in basic science research, such as the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the National Institute on Standards and Technology, and programs that help fight heroin abuse.
Joliet, IL – On Thursday, June 5 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Congressman Bill Foster and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will host a job fair in Joliet. Over 50 area employers will be on site to meet with job seekers. Veterans will receive advanced entry with a special one hour preview.
Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2015 introduced by Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11). The Foster amendment seeks to increase accountability and save taxpayer dollars by requiring an independent study of a multi-billion dollar defense project with a history of failure.
A copy of the amendment is available here.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) voted for H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The legislation will now be sent to the Senate for a final vote. WRRDA authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to construct and maintain infrastructure on the Inland Waterways System. Several facilities in Illinois' 11th District are funded through WRRDA, including the Brandon Road Lock and Dam.
Aurora, IL – On Thursday, May 22 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM Congressman Bill Foster's staff will be holding mobile office hours at the Woodridge Park District Community Center. All 11th District residents needing assistance are welcome to attend.
"I am committed to serving residents throughout the 11th Congressional District and bringing my team to them," said Foster. "My staff has been able to assist hundreds of people, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars being returned to individuals from the federal government."