Congressman Bill Foster

Accessibility along Naperville Riverwalk improved after $3 million project Naperville officials are celebrating the completion of improvements to the Eagle Street gateway along the Riverwalk in the city’s downtown. As part of the $3 million project, access between the Rive...

I was proud to secure $900,000 in federal funding for the Naperville Riverwalk's Eagle Street Gateway. The completion of this project marks an important milestone in making the Riverwalk more accessible to everyone!

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Trump refused to send disaster aid to Chicago after 2 devastating storms The destruction caused by the summer storms was enough that past presidents likely would have approved requests for federal assistance, former FEMA officials said.

Denying aid to families after severe storms just to play political games is inexcusable—especially considering Illinois sends far more to Washington in federal taxes than we get in return.

Foster Leads Effort Calling for Action on Potential AI Bubble Washington, DC — Today, Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) led 21 Members of the House Financial Services Committee in calling on the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to convene a working…

Today, I led 21 of my House Financial Services Committee colleagues in asking the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to assess the vulnerability of the U.S. financial system to a potential AI bubble.

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We cannot allow calling for the hanging of elected officials to become the new normal. This is a new low, even for Trump.

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Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of new permanent supportive housing in Aurora The Association for Individual Development, Hesed House, and The Neighbor Project hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 14 to celebrate the start of construction on new Permanent Supportive Housi...

Las Rosas Permanent Supportive Housing will convert a former school into 20 units for those experiencing homelessness or living with disabilities.

I was proud to secure $3 million in federal funding to support AID, Hesed House, and The Neighbor Project in bringing this project to life.

Trump welcomes MBS for White House visit with fanfare for Saudi crown prince and military flyover President Trump plans to seal major business and security deals during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit.

During Trump's first term, the CIA concluded that Saudi Prince MBS ordered the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Apparently to Trump, that’s red carpet-worthy.

My statement on my vote to release the Epstein files.

My IL colleagues and I released a fact check on DHS' lies. Read it here: www.durbin.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

Operation Midway Blitz isn’t law enforcement — it’s a campaign of fear and intimidation. Federal agents, under Trump’s orders, have used violence against peaceful communities, torn families apart, and detained people without due process. Now they’re spreading lies to cover up these abuses.

Tomorrow, I will vote to advance the release of the full Epstein files. This vote is about bringing justice to victims. No one, no matter how wealthy or powerful, is above the law.

It's always an honor to meet and connect with veterans across our community.

On Veterans Day, I stopped by events in Romeoville, Woodridge, and Lemont. Last week, I joined the opening ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Naperville.

During the shutdown, Trump did everything he could to prevent families, children, and seniors from getting their full SNAP benefits—driving more people to local food banks.

Last week, I met with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to hear how they’re managing the surge in demand.

Eight Senate Republicans slipped a $500,000 payout for each of themselves into the government funding bill because they were investigated for their possible involvement in January 6.

They can find money for themselves, but none for affordable health care.

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Today, I led 25 colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter calling on DHS and USCIS to ensure that Ukrainian families in the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program are not unfairly burdened by processing delays and surprise fees.

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My statement on the Senate government funding deal.

Earlier today, my Democratic colleagues and I stood on the House steps to reaffirm our commitment to fighting for affordable health care.

The Republican funding bill does nothing to address soaring premiums. I will be voting NO.

Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.

Today, after 50 days, Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in—the last signature needed to force a vote to release the Epstein files.

It’s time for the Trump cover up to end, for victims to get justice, and for Americans to get answers.

On Veterans Day, we reflect on the service of our brave men and women in uniform. Let’s honor their sacrifice by ensuring veterans and their families have the care and support they deserve.

I’m voting NO on the Senate funding deal.

I’ve heard from countless constituents whose premiums are set to more than double next year — and they’re not sure if they’ll be able to afford their health coverage.

I won’t support a bill that leaves them behind.

If Trump wanted to send full SNAP payments, he could do so right now. But since he’s unwilling to prevent people from going hungry, only partial SNAP benefits will go out this month.

IL residents on SNAP can learn more about when to expect their benefits here:
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There is funding available for SNAP, and federal courts have ordered Donald Trump to use it. But he would rather let children go hungry than follow the law.

It’s difficult to comprehend just how cruel this is.

Last week, I celebrated 125 years of the Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal at its renaming event!

To vote for a new name for the canal, visit boldpastbrightfuture.org/naming-committee by Friday, November 7th.

Tonight, the Republican Shutdown will become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Republicans are still on vacation, canceling votes, and refusing to come back to DC and negotiate.

November SNAP Benefits at Risk During the Government Shutdown What's Happening During the government shutdown, November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which provide food assistance to millions of

Congress set aside funds to keep SNAP running during a government shutdown, but the Trump Administration is refusing to follow the law and allow this critical assistance to go out to families.

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, visit foster.house.gov/SNAP for resources.

Open enrollment begins today. Because of Republican inaction, millions of Americans are facing health insurance premiums that have doubled or even tripled.

It’s time for Republicans to cut their vacation short and work with Democrats to extend the ACA tax credits that keep coverage affordable.

Read our letter here: foster.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/foster.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/letter-demanding-secretary-ag-rollins-fully-fund-snap-benefits-in-november.pdf

SNAP will run out of money by the end of this week. Trump can prevent this, but he simply doesn't want to.

I joined my Democratic colleagues in demanding Trump and Secretary Rollins use money already approved by Congress to fund SNAP through November so that families don't go hungry.

Hispanic business owners in Aurora area ask for help amid heightened immigration enforcement: ‘People are scared to come out’ Local Hispanic business owners on Friday told elected officials of challenges their businesses are facing because of immigration enforcement actions and asked for help.

Last week, I hosted a roundtable with Hispanic business owners from the Aurora area to discuss how they've been affected by increased ICE raids.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy—and ICE raids are nothing short of an assault on our families’ safety and their ability to do business.

Ranking Member @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social and @repbillfoster.bsky.social led 122 House Democrats in a letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent and OMB Director Vought, expressing grave concern about the Trump Administration’s unlawful attempt to terminate staff at the CDFI Fund. | tinyurl.com/3anxyfjk

Thrilled to be front and center for NVIDIA and DOE’s announcement of several new AI supercomputers—including in IL-11’s very own Argonne National Laboratory!

Proud that Illinois is playing a leading role in driving AI technology forward.