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One day, during a debate on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives approximately five years ago, U.S. Rep Brad Schneider, D-Highland Park, found a spot to sit near U.S. Rep John Lewis, D-Ga.
“I just want to breathe the same air as you,” Schneider said.
From the time Schneider was first elected to Congress in 2012 until Lewis’ death in 2020, Lewis became a colleague, then a mentor and eventually a friend to Schneider as they served together on the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced legislation to strengthen cybersecurity in the financial services industry.
The Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act would correct regulatory gaps and improve the safety and soundness of the nation's banking system.
The city of Aurora paid homage to the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King with a huge celebration Monday at Calvary Church on Route 59 on the border of Aurora and Naperville.
Officials sought a new venue to host the 39th annual Martin Luther King Day event this year after securing two high-profile guest speakers including 17-year-old Dorothy Tillman, who just completed her doctorate from Arizona State University, and award-winning actor Tyler Lepley.
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Bill Foster (IL-11), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led Members of the Illinois congressional delegation in urging the Biden Administration to provide and help coordinate federal resources to manage the recent influx of migrant arrivals throughout the suburbs.
In a letter to President Biden, the Members wrote:
As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the selection of three applicants to receive more than $42 million through the agency’s first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition. The awards, which are made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will help selectees purchase clean school buses in six school districts across Illinois.
Between barely avoiding a government shutdown twice, taking 15 ballots to elect a speaker and then removing him from office, the U.S. House of Representatives had an unprecedented year, but not one of the four members representing Lake County consider it a good one.
“It was a historic year, but it was not great for the work of Congress,” said U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Highland Park. “The House and Senate passed 27 bills that became law. This is one of the most ineffective Congresses in history.”
Naperville, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that his office returned a total of $874,362 to constituents in 2023.
Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement:
"I join my colleagues in expressing concern over Prime Minister Netanyahu's current military strategy in Gaza, and in their urging President Biden to use all available leverage to effect a change in that strategy.
Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (D-IL) introduced the Immigrant Detained Persons Legal Rights Act. The legislation would directly address human and due process rights violations that occur in immigrant detention.
Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act. This legislation would allow students to take over the student debt that was incurred by their parents on their behalf, providing a sensible solution for parents facing multiple financial burdens.