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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HCONRES 40
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-16
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Recorded Vote
Position recorded: No · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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HRES 965
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
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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HR 7744
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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HRES 1100
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 723
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
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HRES 1095
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
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HR 4758
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-25
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HR 4758
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-25
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1075
Position recorded: No · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 2503
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-24
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6329
Position recorded: Not Voting · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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HRES 1075
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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HR 4626
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
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HR 4626
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-24
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Legislation

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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 1061
Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsored · HR 9902
Federal Naming Standards Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 9941
Right to IVF Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 9803
Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cosponsored · HR 305
One School, One Nurse Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 3569
Fit to Serve Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 9740
Critical Materials Processing Technology Testbed Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Sponsored · HR 9676
Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 9675
Expanding Opportunities for Recovery Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sponsored · HR 9463
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2026
Latest action: 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.
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Sponsored · HR 9462
Investor Choice Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Sponsored · HR 9272
Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Sponsored · HR 9144
Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Sponsored · HR 9124
Know Your Rights Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsored · HR 8969
Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
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Cosponsored · HR 5283
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8831
Protecting Our Democracy Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 4253
Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Cosponsored · HR 6423
HELP Copays Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov

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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