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U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Naperville) paid a visit to the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Friday, a day after the House Republican leadership voted in favor of a farm bill that did not include a nutrition assistance program for low-income families and seniors.
"For 40 years, the farm bill has been a symbol of bipartisan cooperation where rural interests come together with people interested in getting good nutrition for families across the country," said Foster.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Bill Foster voted against H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM Act). The bill will, for the first time in 40 years, sever the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) from the farm bill. The SNAP program helps feed millions of children, seniors and families in the United States.
Washington, D.C.—Last night, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) introduced an amendment to reverse funding cuts to the Office of Science within the Department of Energy (DOE). The budget proposed by House Republicans would cut funding for the Office of Science by $500 million below President Obama’s request for the next fiscal year. The Office of Science funds research and development at facilities throughout the country, including at Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
Eleventh District Congressman Bill Foster's office announced the school has secured the $176,427 grant for its Driving America: One Veteran at a Time program.
The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) announced Joliet Junior College has been awarded a grant in the amount of $176,427 to support their work to provide veterans with training for high-demand jobs. The money will support Joliet Junior College’s “Driving America: One Veteran at a Time” program. The grant is awarded through the Department of Transportation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement commemorating the 49th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:
“On this day 49 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law—one of the greatest steps forward for civil rights in the history of our country. It is an important day to remember all those who have fought for civil rights and equality, risking life and limb and going against seemingly insurmountable odds.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) announced today that he has become a cosponsor of H.R. 2250, the Spending Reduction Act, which would provide a responsible approach to deficit reduction and replace many of the mindless, across the board cuts implemented through sequestration. In April, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its annual report to Congress highlighting opportunities to reduce potential duplication in government programs, save tax dollars and enhance revenue.
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, announced that he has become a cosponsor of H.R. 2250, the Spending Reduction Act, which would provide a responsible approach to deficit reduction and replace many of the mindless, across the board cuts implemented through sequestration.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement on the bipartisan Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, which passed with a vote of 68-32 in the Senate:
“I am very pleased to see the strong bipartisan support in the Senate for passing a comprehensive package that includes a plan to secure our borders, a path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants already in the country, and a more secure and efficient system for legal immigration.