Bill Foster

U.S. Representative · Illinois's 11th district

DemocraticTerm 2025

Official site: foster.house.gov
Washington office phone: (202) 225-3515
Office: 2366 Rayburn House Office Building
Profile source: Congress.gov

What this office does

Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.

Recent recorded votes

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HRES 1499
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6500
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 32
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 307
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5201
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 1020
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5200
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-20
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-17
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HRES 1156
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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HR 1689
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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HCONRES 40
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 6398
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1174
Position recorded: No · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 965
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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HCONRES 38
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HRES 1099
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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HR 7744
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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Legislation

Cosponsored · HR 10045
Protect American Values Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cosponsored · HR 9401
Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
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Cosponsored · HR 5195
Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Cosponsored · HR 10600
Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Cosponsored · HR 9809
Disabled Access Credit Modernization Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Cosponsored · HR 10448
Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Cosponsored · HR 7853
PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, 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.
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Cosponsored · HR 9732
Multi-Class Stock Company Voting Transparency Act.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Cosponsored · HR 2033
Military Spouse Hiring Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Cosponsored · HR 3763
Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsored · HR 10298
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Cosponsored · HRES 1511
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
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Sponsored · HR 10230
Strengthening Oversight for the Financial Sector Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Cosponsored · HR 6397
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
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Cosponsored · HR 8582
Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Cosponsored · HR 10186
Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Cosponsored · HR 8707
No Funds for Iran War Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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Cosponsored · HR 1657
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Cosponsored · HR 9289
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Cosponsored · HR 10125
NO PROFIT Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
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Service history

House · 2025–present · IL
House · 2023–2025 · IL
House · 2021–2023 · IL
House · 2019–2021 · IL
House · 2017–2019 · IL
House · 2015–2017 · IL
House · 2013–2015 · IL
House · 2009–2011 · IL
House · 2008–2009 · IL

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