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Warrenville, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) issued the following statement after meeting with David Brummel, the mayor of Warrenville, Illinois:
Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) is planning to reintroduce his bill meant to spur government action on digital identity, he said during a Tuesday event.
Foster has backed the proposal in the last two Congresses meant to push the government to take a more active role in digital identity verification by allowing agencies to provide opt-in identity validation services, for example. The proposal would also set up a task force to come up with recommendations on digital identity.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the End the Threat of Default Act, legislation to repeal the national debt ceiling, an arbitrary limit set by Congress on the amount of funding that the United States Treasury may borrow. The bill is cosponsored by 42 Members of Congress.
Woodstock, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) issued the following statement after meeting with Michael Turner, the mayor of Woodstock, Illinois:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) issued the following statement on the opening of the 118th Congress:
“It's an honor to represent the 11th Congressional District of Illinois in the 118th Congress, and I'm ready to get to work on behalf of my constituents.
AURORA, IL — Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) secured almost $26 million in Community Project Funding for the 11th District. This includes more than $13.5 million for seven Aurora organizations.
The year-end omnibus spending bill totaled $25,821,367. The total includes funding for all 15 Community Project Funding requests he made on behalf of the 11th Congressional District, his office said. The package passed both the Senate and House of Representatives and has been sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that four of his requests were signed into law by President Biden as part of the Water Resources Development Act. These requests authorize crucial investments in the waterways and environmental infrastructure for Will County and the entire Great Lakes region.
Foster’s requests include:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that all 15 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests he made on behalf of the 11th Congressional District of Illinois were included in the year-end omnibus spending bill for a total of $25,821,367. The package has passed both the Senate and the House.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol issued criminal referrals against former President Trump:
It should be easier for patients to access their medical records now, but there’s still more to do.
It’s getting progressively easier for Americans to access their medical data — a right that has been legally protected but practically stymied for decades.