At a Glance

Seat

Representative for Illinois District 11

Born

October 7, 1955

Age 70

Phone

(202) 225-3515

Office

2366 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 11

Bill Foster

George William Foster is an American businessman, physicist, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 11th congressional district since 2013. He was the U.S. representative for Illinois's 14th congressional district from 2008 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

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Voting Record — 536

Yes43%

No55%

Present1%

Not Voting1%

Party align98%

Cross-party2%

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Congressional District 11

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

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Bill Foster

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 11

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Bill's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 25 sponsored · 57 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 24(source)

Today marks three years since the start of Putin's unprovoked assault on Ukraine. The United States must stand up to Putin's tyranny and continue supporting Ukraine in their fight for democracy. Anything less is putting our country and the free world in danger.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 21(source)

Republicans want to cut 2 TRILLION dollars from programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, all so they can fund tax cuts for their billionaire friends. Earlier this week, I stood with my colleagues and Citizens Action/Illinois to speak out about how this would harm working families.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 20(source)

REMINDER: I'm hosting a telephone town hall TONIGHT at 7:00 PM CT. To sign up to receive a call, RSVP at foster.house.gov/teletownhall

Congressman Bill Foster

@repbillfoster.bsky.social

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My office has received thousands of messages and calls from constituents concerned about the Trump Administration's actions. I hear you. I'm hosting a telephone town hall on Thursday, February 20, at 7 p.m. CT to answer your questions on what's happening in Washington.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 19(source)

Russia started this war—not Ukraine. Putin is a dictator—not Zelenskyy. It’s shameful, yet unsurprising, that Trump has such little regard for democracy and the free world. There are Republicans who voted for Ukraine aid and know that Trump is spewing lies. It’s long past time they speak up.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 19(source)

Thank you to RGA for dropping this note off at my office today. I will do everything in my power to fight these cuts.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 19(source)

Republicans are pushing $880 billion in Medicaid cuts so they can fund tax cuts for their billionaire friends. This would have devastating impacts on Americans with disabilities who rely on Medicaid to live healthy, independent lives—including those supported by the Ray Graham Association in Lisle.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 19(source)

Since its creation after the 2008 financial crisis, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has returned $20 billion to Americans harmed by financial institutions. If you've benefited from the CFPB, my @ushousefsc.bsky.social colleagues and I want to hear from you. Share your story here:

Share Your CFPB Story | U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Democrats

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created following the 2008 financial crisis. Since then, the agency has done exceptional work to protect working-class families and consumers from i...

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 18(source)

In an era driven by rapid scientific advancement, this action, along with the numerous other attacks on science from the Trump Administration, will hinder innovation and threaten our nation's global competitiveness.

NSF terminates 168 probationary employees amid mass federal firings

The National Science Foundation terminated the probationary employees Tuesday, the agency confirmed.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 18(source)

Firing 168 National Science Foundation employees is a devastating loss of expertise and institutional knowledge, especially at an agency that contributes so much valuable research on everything from public health to our national defense.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 17(source)

To ensure you receive a call, RSVP at foster.house.gov/teletownhall.

Telephone Town Hall

Join Congressman Bill Foster for a telephone town hall to discuss the issues facing Congress and our communities. The Congressman will take live questions from constituents.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 17(source)

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 15(source)

My heart is with the Aurora community today as we remember the innocent lives lost and the police officers harmed in the Henry Pratt shooting six years ago. Congress can and must do more to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 14(source)

In their proposed budget, Republicans slash billions from Medicaid, all so they can pay for trillions of dollars in tax cuts for billionaires. They have turned their back on working families.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 13(source)

When given the choice between defending scientific fact & indulging conspiracy theories, RFK Jr. has chosen the latter every single time. When the US faces the next public health crisis, I hope that my sensible GOP colleagues put scientific integrity & American lives over their allegiance to Trump.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 12(source)

“Starting on day one, we will end inflation and make America affordable again.” - Donald Trump Day 24:

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 11(source)

The CFPB has returned $20 BILLION to Americans harmed by scammers, predatory lenders, and big banks. Trump and Elon want to dismantle the CFPB and open the door for bad actors to rip off consumers without consequence. We won't stand for it.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 10(source)

ICYMI: Trump, Elon, and their minions have effectively shut down the CFPB, making it much easier for big banks and predator lenders to rip you off. I’m here at the CFPB to fight against these attacks that will harm consumers. Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/vBa61MD...

Stop Elon's Billionaire Grift: Hands off the CFPB

YouTube video by U.S. House Committee on Financial Services

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Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.govFeb 8(source)

If you or a loved one has cancer or Alzheimer's, or are in clinical trials for these or other diseases, you should know the Musk-Trump shutdown of medical research funding is a major threat to our ability to find cures. We are shouting this out with one voice: beyer.house.gov/news/documen...

90 U.S. Representatives: Trump NIH Attacks Endanger Research On Cancer, Alzheimer’s Cures

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 10(source)

A good read on DOGE's ill-advised NIH funding cuts: goodscience.substack.com/p/indirect-c... In fact, when the previous Trump Administration tried this in 2017, the Republican Congress explicitly forbade it:

Congressman Bill Foster

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This is dangerously irresponsible on every level. Indiscriminately slashing this funding will cripple lifesaving research on everything from cancer to opioid addiction.

Congressman Bill Foster@repbillfoster.bsky.socialFeb 8(source)

The Trump Administration's willful ignorance of the critical funding behind our research infrastructure will put American lives at risk. We will remember this moment the next time a public health crisis strikes.

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Sponsored Bills(25)

H.J. Res. 177 (119th)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of t…
H. Res. 1238 (119th)
Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for st…
H. Res. 1210 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic …
H.R. 8299 (119th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a program to populate downloadable t…
H.R. 7790 (119th)
To amend the HITECH Act to allow an individual to obtain a copy of such individual's protect…

Cosponsored Bills(57)

H.R. 8278 (119th)
To require certain supervisory agencies to assess their technological capabilities, and for …
Joined: 2026-04-14
H.R. 8031 (119th)
To repeal the Executive order entitled "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial …
Joined: 2026-03-20
H. Res. 1061 (119th)
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
Joined: 2026-02-12
H.R. 7270 (119th)
To establish a government-wide approach to stopping identity fraud and theft in the financia…
Joined: 2026-01-27
H. Res. 1004 (119th)
Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance…
Joined: 2026-01-15

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Voting History

536 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2312 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2270 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6504 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6500 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-12	H.R. 2683 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-09	H.R. 5184 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 1834 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 131 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 504 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Divisions B and C	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Division A	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-06	—	Call of the House	PRESENT	—	—	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H.R. 6703 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H.R. 6703 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3616 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H. Con. Res. 64 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H. Con. Res. 61 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H. Res. 953 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H. Res. 953 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H.R. 3632 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H.R. 3632 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-16	H.R. 4371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H.R. 4371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-16	H. Res. 951 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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