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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.
Newly-elected U.S. Rep. Bill Foster is set to take measures built on what makes the most business sense with independent solutions to today's problems — even if it means he has to compromise.
Three Democratic members of Congress met with seniors in Des Plaines Friday to talk about protecting Social Security, Medicare, and the ongoing negotiations over automatic spending cuts, known as the sequester.
Eighth District Representative Tammy Duckworth, of Hoffman Estates, 9th District Representative Jan Schakowsky, of Evanston, and 11th District Representative Bill Foster, of Naperville, were part of a panel at the city's Frisbie Senior Center.
With no resolution in sight when it comes to finding a balance between bringing down the federal deficit and ensuring that the social safety net stays intact, many of the nation's most vulnerable citizens are concerned about the future of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
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.
Constituents can talk to Foster's staff, ask questions and suggest ideas.
Congressman Bill Foster (D-Naperville), whose 11th District covers Woodridge, announced that he'll open a mobile office in Woodridge to serve constituents.
Foster defeated seven-term Congresswoman Judy Biggert in the November 2012 election. He previously represented the 14th District in Congress.
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.
Young readers' jaws dropped Friday morning at Georgetown Elementary School, as part of the school's annual literacy program, D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) Georgetown.
Students throughout the school gathered around on classroom floors and reading nooks to hear Congressman Bill Foster, state Sen. Linda Holmes, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, Aurora Fire Chief John Lehman and other leaders from the Aurora community read some of their favorite classic stories and new selections from the school's library.