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Bill Foster

Bill Foster

DDemocratIL-11 · Representative
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone25
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency28
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
15
Bills Sponsored
0
Enacted into Law
0
Passed a Chamber
15
In Committee

All Sponsored Bills

HR8969In Committee

To realign the nuclear forensics and attribution activities of the Federal Government from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration.

The federal government would move its nuclear forensics and attribution work—the scientific analysis used to identify the source and origin of nuclear materials—from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration, which is part of the Energy Department. This reorganization would consolidate nuclear expertise and investigation capabilities in one agency rather than splitting them between two departments. The change would primarily affect how federal agencies coordinate on nuclear security matters and investigate potential nuclear threats.

2026-05-21
HJRES177In 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".

Congress is considering blocking a decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw a rule that required credit reporting companies to use stricter procedures when matching consumers' names to their credit files. If approved, this would prevent the agency from rolling back the name-matching rule, which was designed to reduce cases where people's credit information gets mixed up with someone else's. The measure affects credit reporting companies and consumers who rely on accurate credit reports for loans and other financial services.

2026-05-07
HRES1238In Committee

Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for students and young adults.

The proposal would encourage partnerships between government agencies and private companies to teach students and young adults about managing money, budgeting, saving, and investing. By bringing together public institutions and businesses, the effort aims to make financial education more accessible and practical for younger people who are entering the workforce or making their first major financial decisions. Schools, nonprofits, and financial companies would work together to develop and deliver these educational programs.

2026-04-30
HRES1210In Committee

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.

The House is expressing its support for the International Atomic Energy Agency's work to prevent nuclear materials and technology from being misused or falling into the wrong hands. This resolution backs the IAEA's efforts to inspect nuclear facilities worldwide and help countries secure their nuclear resources against theft or terrorism. The measure reflects congressional support for international nuclear security cooperation.

2026-04-23
HR8299In Committee

Autofill Act of 2026

The bill would require the IRS to create downloadable tax forms that automatically fill in your personal information, so taxpayers wouldn't have to manually enter details like their name, address, and income that the government already has on file. This would make filing taxes faster and easier for individuals and families, though it would likely affect tax preparation companies that currently profit from helping people complete forms. The proposal aims to simplify the tax filing process for ordinary Americans while potentially reducing errors caused by manual data entry.

2026-04-15
HR7790In Committee

Medical Records Access Fairness Act of 2026

This bill would make it easier for patients to get copies of their medical records from doctors and hospitals, likely by setting clearer rules about how quickly providers must respond to requests and what fees they can charge. The law would apply to healthcare facilities across the country and aims to give patients more control over their own health information. It could also reduce delays that currently frustrate patients trying to access their records for second opinions, insurance claims, or personal health tracking.

2026-03-04
HRES1066In 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.

This resolution expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the individuals who were killed in the shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.

2026-02-13
HR3682In Committee

Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2025

This bill would make changes to how the Financial Stability Oversight Council operates, which is the government group responsible for monitoring risks to the nation's financial system and preventing another major financial crisis. The specific reforms likely aim to adjust the council's powers, membership, or procedures, though the exact changes would depend on the bill's detailed provisions. Banks, financial institutions, and potentially consumers who rely on a stable financial system would be affected by any modifications to how financial risks are overseen.

2025-06-03
HR7326In Committee

ABODE Act

The ABODE Act addresses housing and community development policy, likely aiming to improve access to affordable housing or strengthen support for community development programs. Based on its referral to the House Financial Services Committee, the bill probably involves changes to housing finance, lending practices, or federal housing assistance programs that affect renters, homebuyers, and communities seeking to develop affordable housing.

2026-02-03
HR7132In Committee

Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act

This bill would likely strengthen how the government studies and monitors risks in the financial system to prevent another major crisis. It probably gives federal financial regulators more tools and funding to research emerging threats like new types of investments or banking practices that could destabilize the economy. Banks, investment firms, and everyday people who depend on a stable financial system would be affected by these enhanced oversight measures.

2026-01-16
HRES994In 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.

The House is calling on the Defense Secretary to examine current military enlistment rules for non-citizens to determine if changes should be made to allow certain foreign nationals to join the Armed Forces. This is a non-binding expression of opinion rather than a law, and it asks the Pentagon to study whether relaxing restrictions on alien enlistment would be beneficial for military recruitment and national security. The proposal has been sent to the House Armed Services Committee for consideration.

2026-01-13
HR6686In Committee

No Cost Educational Resources Act of 2025

No Cost Educational Resources Act of 2025 This bill authorizes the Institute of Museum and Library Services to award grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) for facilitating the adoption, adaption, and creation of open educational reading materials and establishing more open educational reading material courses. Open educational reading material refers to a free digital text that is publicly available to be downloaded and redistributed. Open educational reading material course refers to a science, technology, engineering, or math course offered by an IHE that uses only open educational reading materials as the form of the required readings for the course.

2025-12-12
HRES922In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2025, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of 3D Printing and encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology. The resolution also recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector.

2025-12-03
HR2627In Committee

Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025

Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 This bill addresses issues relating to non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field, including exempting certain such individuals from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year. To be exempt from the annual numerical limitations on immigrant visas, the individual must (1) have earned a master's level or higher degree in certain STEM fields while in the United States attending an accredited higher education institution, (2) be employed (or have an offer) to perform work directly related to the degree and earn higher than the median wage for that occupation, and (3) meet certain labor certification requirements. The bill also allows an individual seeking a nonimmigrant F-1 (student) visa for an advanced STEM degree to obtain the nonimmigrant visa even if the individual seeks lawful permanent resident status. (Generally, an individual may be denied a nonimmigrant visa if the individual actually intends to seek immigrant status, unless dual intent is allowed for that visa.) Under this bill, to be approved for an F-1 visa for an advanced STEM degree, the applicant must apply for the visa before beginning the advanced degree program. The bill also requires an individual who is inside the United States and applying for an F-1 visa for an advanced STEM degree to undergo the same vetting (e.g., verifying academic credentials and undergoing background checks) as an individual applying from outside the United States.

2025-04-03
HRES100In Committee

Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.

This resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and implied threats on the potential use of nuclear weapons in the context of its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also (1) condemns Russia's purported suspension of participation in the New START Treaty, (2) emphasizes the value of arms control agreements between the United States and Russia, and (3) calls on the administration to continue pursuing nuclear arms control and risk reduction with Russia and China.

2025-02-04