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October 14, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL) and Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) announced that they sent a letter calling on social media platforms to combat foreign bot farms spreading disinformation and encouraging political violence. 

October 9, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement: 
“I’m encouraged by the news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire that will allow hostages to return home and bring much-needed aid to civilians in Gaza who have endured unimaginable suffering. It is essential that both sides fully uphold the terms of this agreement in good faith.
September 30, 2025
Washington, DC – Tonight, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement:
“Republicans have driven us into a shutdown because they are demanding that Democrats go along with their cuts to health care. We are not going to do that.
“Here in Illinois, approximately 400,000 citizens depend on Affordable Care Act tax credits to pay for their health insurance. With these tax credits set to expire, families could see their premiums double—with some families paying up to $17,000 more per year.
September 19, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement:

September 19, 2025

Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the follow statement: 

“Today, I voted in favor of a resolution to condemn the act of violence that took Charlie Kirk’s life—just as I did when the House unanimously condemned the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, and their spouses. 

September 11, 2025

One of the leading voices in Congress for the adoption of digital identifications said a federal agency is needed to verify the security of the software and hardware underpinning mobile phones and other authentication technologies. 

September 10, 2025

Washington, DC – Tonight, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting against the House Republican version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY26.

September 3, 2025

Washington, DC — Tonight, as part of the PARTNER Act, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act, originally introduced by Reps. Bill Foster, Joaquin Castro (D-TX), and Dusty Johnson (R-SD). This legislation would extend appropriate privileges and immunities to CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, making it easier for CERN scientists to come to the U.S. to collaborate on scientific projects, such as Fermilab’s Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE).