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April 3, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and U.S.

March 26, 2025

Washington, DC – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Cost-Share Accountability Act, introduced by Reps. Bill Foster (D-IL) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA). This legislation would strengthen the Department of Energy's accountability to Congress and the public when awarding funding grants.

March 24, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced the reintroduction of the Shareholder Political Transparency Act. This legislation would amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require publicly traded companies to make quarterly disclosures to their shareholders detailing the types and amounts of political spending they engage in, ensuring greater transparency for investors and the public.

March 21, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education:
“Trump’s executive order dismantling the Department of Education is reckless, illegal, and destined to fail in the courts. Only an Act of Congress can abolish a federal agency that Congress itself created.
“Gutting the Department of Education would hurt children at all levels—particularly in rural and low-income schools, as well as students with disabilities.
Issues:Education