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June 30, 2015

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke on the house floor to recognize the community outreach efforts of Officer David Bemer and the Aurora Police Department.

Video of Foster's speech is available here.

Text of Foster's remarks is below:

June 18, 2015

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) voted against Fast Track trade authority for the second time.

June 12, 2015

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) voted against Fast Track trade authority.

June 11, 2015

Washington, DC— As the House prepares to consider Fast Track trade authority, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) wrote Speaker Boehner and Leader Pelosi urging them to include strong, enforceable rules on currency manipulation in the Trade Promotion Authority ("TPA") legislation.

June 3, 2015

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) introduced a bipartisan amendment aimed at closing the Payer State gap.

June 3, 2015

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) advocated for the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank at a Financial Services Committee hearing. During the hearing, Foster questioned Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) Chairman and President Fred P. Hochberg. If Congress doesn't act in the next 14 legislative days, the Bank will shut down.

May 26, 2015

Elwood, IL - The first federally approved monument honoring lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) veterans was dedicated Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.

With flags representing all branches of service, along with the rainbow flag for the LGBT community, the monument was unveiled to applause.

May 21, 2015

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) spoke on the house floor to honor the memory of Marine Cpl. Sara A. Medina of Aurora who lost her life while on a relief mission in Nepal.

Video of Foster's speech is available here.

Text of Foster's remarks is below: