Bill Foster
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Bill Foster is a Democratic Representative from Illinois, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2008. Born 1955. Official website: https://foster.house.gov
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- PartialBill Foster holds the office of U.S. Representative for Illinois-11profile identity· unitedstates/congress-legislators
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Retire through Ownership Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Water Resources Development Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Domestic Mining Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
- VerifiedVoted Yea on In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Local Access to Courts Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedPublic statement: Foster, Merkley Introduce Bicameral Investor Choice Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Foster, Sherman Seek Regulatory Clarity on Agentic AI Trading
- VerifiedPublic statement: Foster Introduces Legislation to Reduce Student Loan Burden on Parents
- VerifiedPublic statement: Foster Statement on Republican Reconciliation Package
- VerifiedPublic statement: Foster Introduces Legislation to Expand Broadband Access for Students
- VerifiedSponsored: National Fab Lab Network Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: Investor Choice Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: Know Your Rights Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; Name-Only Matching Procedures".
- VerifiedSponsored: Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for students and young adults.
- VerifiedSponsored: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.
- VerifiedSponsored: Autofill Act of 2026
Voting Record Feed
Retire through Ownership Act
Water Resources Development Act
Ratepayer Protection Act
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Local Access to Courts Act
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Stop Insider Trading Act
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-25: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-25: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-05-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-04-23: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-15: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Statements & Newsroom
eadcrumb"> Home Media Press Releases June 25, 2026 Press Release Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Investor Choice Act, legislation to prohibit pre-dispute mandatory, or “forced,” arbitration agreements and preserve customers’ ability to bring or join class action lawsuits in certain financial sectors. Read More Foster, Sherman Seek Regulatory Clarity on Agentic AI Trading June 24, 2026 Press Release Washington, DC — Today,
a/press-releases" alt="View Press Release listings">Press Release Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Investor Choice Act, legislation to prohibit pre-dispute mandatory, or “forced,” arbitration agreements and preserve customers’ ability to bring or join class action lawsuits in certain financial sectors. Read More June 24, 2026 Press Release Washington, DC — Today, Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL) and Brad Sherman (D-CA) le
) and Brad Sherman (D-CA) led Members on the House Financial Services Committee in calling on the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, to explain what oversight, guidance, and investor protections are in place as brokerage firms begin allowing AI agents to make autonomous trades on behalf of retail investors, and whether the agency has evaluated the risks these systems pose to market integrity and consumer protection. Read More June 11, 2026 Press Release Washingto
Press Release listings">Press Release Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act. This legislation would allow students to take over the student debt incurred by their parents on their behalf, providing a sensible solution for parents facing multiple financial burdens. Read More June 9, 2026 Press Release Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting NO on Republicans
ion-package">Foster Statement on Republican Reconciliation Package June 9, 2026 Press Release Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting NO on Republicans’ reconciliation package: Read More June 4, 2026 Press Release Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act to expand broadband access for low-income families in HUD-assisted housing. This bill would allow families livin