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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement on the government shutdown:

Joliet, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that the University of St. Francis will receive an award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the amount of $649,677.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced his support for the First Step Act:

Washington, DC – This week, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced H.R. 7295, the Medical Records Access Fairness Act. The bill would require health care providers to give patients access to their medical records at no cost once per year if they need them.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that he has been named Co-Chair of the National Labs Caucus in the 116^th Congress. The caucus advocates for federal investment in research at America's 17 national labs, and it will raise awareness about the importance of national labs for economic growth.

Washington, DC - "Today, I formally announce my support for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House for the 116^th Congress. I am confident that the agreement we reached will position the Democratic Party to successfully lead in next Congress and for generations to come. As a businessman, I know that a transition plan is critical for any institution.

Aurora, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement on the 200^th anniversary of Illinois statehood:

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced H.R. 7189, the Expanding Transparency of Information and Safeguarding Toxics (EtO is Toxic) Act of 2018.