119th Congress
Bill Foster
Representative, IL-11, Illinois
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- October 7, 1955 (age 71)
- In Congress
- House since 2008
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 96%
- Missed Votes
- 1%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-3515
- Website
- foster.house.gov
Committees
- Financial Services
- Science, Space, and Technology
Who Is Bill Foster?
Bill Foster is a Democratic representative from IL-11 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2008. Born October 7, 1955, Foster is 71. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Foster voted on 306 and missed 4. Foster voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time. Foster sponsored 38 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Bill Foster Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding 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".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Bill Foster Sponsored
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2026 (H.R. 10298, In Committee)
- Strengthening Oversight for the Financial Sector Act of 2026 (H.R. 10230, In Committee)
- Federal Naming Standards Act (H.R. 9902, In Committee)
- Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2026 (H.R. 9803, In Committee)
- Critical Materials Processing Technology Testbed Act (H.R. 9740, In Committee)
- Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 2026 (H.R. 9676, In Committee)
- Expanding Opportunities for Recovery Act of 2026 (H.R. 9675, In Committee)
- National Fab Lab Network Act of 2026 (H.R. 9463, In Committee)
- Investor Choice Act of 2026 (H.R. 9462, In Committee)
- Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026 (H.R. 9272, In Committee)
- Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2026 (H.R. 9144, In Committee)
- Know Your Rights Act (H.R. 9124, In Committee)
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- Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act (H.R. 8969, In Committee)
- 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". (H.J.Res. 177, In Committee)
- Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for students and young adults. (H.Res. 1238, Introduced)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role. (H.Res. 1210, Introduced)
- Autofill Act of 2026 (H.R. 8299, In Committee)
- Medical Records Access Fairness Act of 2026 (H.R. 7790, In Committee)
- Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019. (H.Res. 1066, Introduced)
- Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2025 (H.R. 3682, Passed the House)
- ABODE Act (H.R. 7326, In Committee)
- Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act (H.R. 7132, In Committee)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces. (H.Res. 994, Introduced)
- Payer State Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R. 6741, In Committee)
- No Cost Educational Resources Act of 2025 (H.R. 6686, In Committee)
- REAL Act (H.R. 6571, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2025, as the "National Day of 3D Printing". (H.Res. 922, Introduced)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes. (H.Res. 623, Introduced)
- Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2025 (H.R. 4496, In Committee)
- DASHBOARD Act of 2025 (H.R. 4402, In Committee)
- CRISIS Act of 2025 (H.R. 3536, In Committee)
- American Innovation Act (H.R. 2628, In Committee)
- Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 (H.R. 2627, In Committee)
- Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R. 2190, In Committee)
- Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2025, as "National Pi Day". (H.Res. 221, Introduced)
- Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day". (H.Res. 147, Introduced)
- WISE Government Act (H.R. 1247, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces. (H.Res. 100, Introduced)
Floor Speeches
Foster spoke on the floor 22 times on 19 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 14, 2026, 93 wordsCommon Cents Act
I have to say that I agree it makes perfect economic sense to retire the denomination of the penny and, in fact, reemploy the dollar coin in ordinary commerce.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 14, 2026, 105 wordsFostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
I thank Representative Stutzman for his partnership on this legislation and my colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee for their unanimous…
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 22, 2026, 455 wordsNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
This amendment is unnecessary, and I urge everyone to oppose it.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 12, 2026, 345 wordsSupervisory Modifications for Appropriate Risk-Based Testing Act of 2025
I rise in support of the bipartisan Supervisory Modifications for Appropriate Risk-based Testing Act, or SMART Act, which provides thoughtful examination relief to qualifying community banks and credit unions, while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 9, 2026, 204 wordsHousing for the 21st Century Act
I rise in support of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which makes improvements to Federal programs that will support housing development and affordability.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 9, 2026, 449 wordsFinancial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2025
Following the 2008 financial crisis, Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to protect working families, taxpayers, and the broader economy from consequences of unchecked financial risk.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 9, 2026, 241 wordsBringing the Discount Window Into the 21st Century Act
I rise in support of this legislation, which requires the Federal Reserve to conduct a comprehensive review of discount window operations, including its technological infrastructure, cybersecurity, communications, real-time monitoring, and oversight mechanisms across the Federal Reserve System.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 14, 2026, 2,295 wordsExpiration of New Start
I rise today to open the Special Order hour to discuss the expiration of the New START treaty, the importance of arms control, and the urgent need to strengthen global nuclear security.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 17, 2025, 726 wordsDevastating Harm Caused by Trump Administration
I thank Congresswoman Kaptur and Congresswoman Budzinski for giving us a chance to set the record straight on President Trump's abject failure to restore the strength of U.S. manufacturing, perhaps his number one campaign promise.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 3, 2025, 258 wordsEnergy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
I rise first with an acknowledgement that, due to the efforts of the ranking member and chair of the Subcommittee on Water and Energy Development and Related Agencies, this bill could have been far worse. That is not the bar that we should set for ourselves.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations Act (House, September 2, 2025)
- Risk of Conflict With Nuclear Weapons (House, July 23, 2025)
- Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (House, July 17, 2025)
- Honoring the Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Dick Garwin (House, June 9, 2025)
- Crystal Lake Mental Health Program (House, June 6, 2025)
- South Korea Election (House, June 3, 2025)
- Stop Trump's Chaos: Stand up for Science (House, May 15, 2025)
- Blood Transfusion Oversight (House, May 1, 2025)
- Tariffs Hurt Everyone (House, March 11, 2025)
- A Stain on Our Nation's Honor (House, March 3, 2025)
- Fired by President Trump (House, February 26, 2025)
- Scientific Integrity (House, February 6, 2025)
Illinois in Congress →
- Tammy Duckworth (D, Senate)
- Richard J. Durbin (D, Senate)
- Mike Bost (R, House)
- Nikki Budzinski (D, House)
- Sean Casten (D, House)
- Danny K. Davis (D, House)
- Jesús G. "Chuy" GarcÃa (D, House)
- Jonathan L. Jackson (D, House)
- Robin L. Kelly (D, House)
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (D, House)
- Darin LaHood (R, House)
- Mary E. Miller (R, House)
- Mike Quigley (D, House)
- Delia C. Ramirez (D, House)
- Janice D. Schakowsky (D, House)
- Bradley Scott Schneider (D, House)
- Eric Sorensen (D, House)
- Lauren Underwood (D, House)
Questions About Bill Foster
Is Bill Foster still in Congress?
Yes. Bill Foster is serving as representative from IL-11 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Bill Foster?
Bill Foster is a Democrat.
When is Bill Foster up for reelection?
Foster's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Bill Foster?
Bill Foster was born October 7, 1955 and is 71.
How often does Bill Foster vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Foster voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time.
What committees is Bill Foster on?
House Committee on Financial Services; House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.