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Foster votes against SAVE Act; unfair to women voters

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Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued a statement following his vote against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. “I voted against Republicans’ attempt to disenfranchise millions of Americans. Republicans claim that the SAVE Act makes it illegal for non-citizens to vote, but federal law already prohibits non-citizens from voting. Instead,...

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Bill Foster leads effort to keep STEM grads

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Bill Foster (D-IL) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan Keep STEM Talent Act to make certain advanced Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degree holders eligible for permanent resident status. This would allow these graduates to remain in the United States following their graduation and would...

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Foster legislation, spending transparency

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Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) recently 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...

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Bill Foster on dismantling Department of Education

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Congressman Bill Foster issued the following statement in response to president Donald 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...

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Congressman Bill Foster Statement on Election Victory in IL-11

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Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement on winning the race for the 11th Congressional District of Illinois: “I am honored that the voters of the 11th District have reelected me to serve as their representative in Congress, and I am grateful for everyone who worked hard to make...

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Congressman Foster on Supreme Court ruling

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Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade: “It is hard to believe it has been two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, dismantling nearly 50...

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Desperately-needed weapons: Congressman Foster

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Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $95.3 billion foreign aid package that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Gaza, and Taiwan: “Today, I was proud to vote to send desperately needed weapons and ammunition to our brave allies in Ukraine...

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Reader’s Voice: A voice for Bill Foster

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February 19, 2024Dear editor; Bill Foster has been our congressman in the 14th and 11th Districts since 2008. In those 16 years he has sponsored 238 bills, co-sponsored 2,266, and has voted in the House of Representatives thousands of times. Every time he votes, Bill proves his values and his...

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Million dollars to help alleviate intersection congestion

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By Jason Crane U.S. Congressman Bill Foster presented a Million Dollar check to the city of Aurora government for funding to help alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Hill Avenue at the Tuesday, Jan. 23 City Council meeting. City government of Aurora documents show the funds...

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Activists protest outside Foster’s fundraiser

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In a demonstration for human rights, 40 activists protested outside congressman Bill Foster’s holiday breakfast fundraiser located at the Office of Giamanco Law Partners, Ltd., in order to escalate their demand that Rep. Foster call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The grassroots activists included Democratic Precinct Committeepeople, members of...

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Deadlines for veterans

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By Bill Foster, Member of Congress,11th District I am reaching out to remind of important upcoming deadlines for veterans seeking benefits provided by the Honoring Our PACT Act. The PACT Act, a landmark piece of legislation passed by congressional Democrats and signed into law by president Joe Biden last year,...

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Bill Foster: Dreamers should be in service

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Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) led eight of his Democratic colleagues in introducing a resolution June 15 that calls on the Secretary of Defense to authorize Dreamers to serve in the armed services. “For many Dreamers, the United States is the only home they have ever known. Every American deserves the...

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Elwood Post Office named after Walsh, Sr.

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Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) will be host to a ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, June 2, to rename the Elwood Post Office, 303 E. Mississippi Avenue, Elwood, after former Will County executive, the Lawrence M. “Larry” Walsh, Sr.. This comes after legislation to rename the Post Office, led by congressman...

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Bill Foster’s new Aurora office

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United States congressman Bill Foster celebrated this Easter weekend in Aurora. Local elected officials and constituents joined the congressman for the grand opening of his new district office on Aurora’s West Side at 2000 W. Galena Boulevard, Suite 303. The new office marks a move from his longtime office on...

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Aurora City Council receives safety technology funds

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council received both a visit from congressman Bill Foster and $2,280,000 in Federal funding for the city of Aurora public safety technology project at the Tuesday, Feb. 14 City Council meeting. Congressman Foster said, “This funding will help provide holistic upgrades to the police...

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Reader’s Voice: Bill Foster protects rights

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September 29, 2022Dear editor; In July, U.S. representative Bill Foster (11th Dist.) cast a “yes” vote in support of the Right to Contraception Act (HR 8373). As background, June 24, a reporter asked U.S. representative Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). “Justice Clarence Thomas said he wants to revisit the Supreme Court’s earlier...

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Funds help fight crime in Aurora, Joliet

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Thursday, Sept. 29, congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that Aurora and Joliet were awarded grants by the Department of Justice to prevent and control crime based on their needs. These grants, created by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program, will provide the cities with critical funding to support a...

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Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners roundtable discussion in Aurora

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Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners held a roundtable discussion Thursday to explore needs of owners, federal funding opportunities and expanding access to resources. Congressman Bill Foster and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood co-sponsored the event at Sergio’s Furniture in downtown Aurora. Guests included Congressman Tony Cardenas of Los Angeles, a former...

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Congressman Bill Foster issues statement on Build Back Better

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Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL,11th District) issued the following statement Friday, Nov. 19 after the U.S. House of Representatives passed president Joe Biden’s Build Back Better economic package: “I’m proud to have voted for the president’s Build Back Better legislation, a once-in-a-generation investment in American families that is fully paid for...

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360 Youth Services will receive $175,00 drug-free support

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Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced Monday, Sept. 27 that the Community Alliance for Prevention and 360 Youth Services, which serve Naperville and the far east region of Aurora, were awarded a Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant of $125,000 from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. The funding...

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