Bill Foster
DDemocratIL-11 · Representative
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone17
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency36
Avg: 53
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology50
Total Statements
39
Floor Speeches
11
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 15Taxes: 13Trade: 11Labor: 10Infrastructure: 9Technology: 9Economy: 8Foreign Policy: 8Immigration: 5Crime & Justice: 4China: 3Housing: 3Agriculture: 3Healthcare: 3Veterans: 3
Speech Tone
Neutral: 21Ceremonial: 18Bipartisan: 9Urgent: 2
Statements (50)
Floor Speech2026-09-14EconomyLaborHR10167
COMMON CENTS ACTCOMMON CENTS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5599-H5602] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1910…
Floor Speech2026-09-14EconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR8278
FOSTERING THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO UPHOLD REGULATORY EFFECTIVENESS IN SUPERVISION ACTFOSTERING THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO UPHOLD REGULATORY EFFECTIVENESS IN SUPERVISION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5605-H5608] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2026-09-02
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E846] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-08-31CeremonialVeterans
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF VFW POST 5917CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF VFW POST 5917 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E824] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-08-31CeremonialHealthcareEnvironment
CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRI CITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIPCELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRI CITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E822] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-08-27EnvironmentForeign PolicyInfrastructure
COMMEMORATING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST NUCLEAR TESTS AND THE CLOSURE OF THE SEMIPALATINSK NUCLEAR TEST SITECOMMEMORATING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST NUCLEAR TESTS AND THE CLOSURE OF THE SEMIPALATINSK NUCLEAR TEST SITE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E807] From…
Floor Speech2026-07-23Ceremonial
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AURORA FASTPRINTCELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AURORA FASTPRINT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E734] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-07-22TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR8800S507
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5029-H5127] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-07-13CeremonialTaxesInfrastructure
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF RICHARD A. KWASNESKICELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF RICHARD A. KWASNESKI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E673] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-06-23EconomyTaxesTrade
RECOGNIZING MARY MARGARET MAULE FOR RECEIVING THE ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARDRECOGNIZING MARY MARGARET MAULE FOR RECEIVING THE ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E601] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-06-23Infrastructure
RECOGNIZING BUSS FORD LINCOLN ON RECEIVING THE ROBERT O. COVEY AWARDRECOGNIZING BUSS FORD LINCOLN ON RECEIVING THE ROBERT O. COVEY AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E607-E608] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-06-23CeremonialImmigrationCrime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HERBERT L. SALBERG, JR.HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HERBERT L. SALBERG, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E606-E607] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-06-23CeremonialCrime & Justice
CELEBRATING THE VERY REVEREND FATHER SAMUEL THABET FOR 50 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICECELEBRATING THE VERY REVEREND FATHER SAMUEL THABET FOR 50 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E606] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2026-06-23Ceremonial
CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IN AURORA, ILLINOISCELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN OF UNITY JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IN AURORA, ILLINOIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E605] From the…
Floor Speech2026-06-23Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BELVIDERE LIONS CLUBRECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BELVIDERE LIONS CLUB Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E604] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-06-23UrgentHealthcareEnvironmentCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING MICHELLE KIDD FOR RECEIVING THE ROBERT & ROSEMARY BLAZIER MEMORIAL AWARDRECOGNIZING MICHELLE KIDD FOR RECEIVING THE ROBERT & ROSEMARY BLAZIER MEMORIAL AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E602-E603] From the Congressional Record…
Floor Speech2026-06-23
RECOGNIZING JASON HERBSTER FOR RECEIVING THE CARL E. WEHDE AWARDRECOGNIZING JASON HERBSTER FOR RECEIVING THE CARL E. WEHDE AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E601-E602] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-05-12EnvironmentLaborTechnologyHR4437
SUPERVISORY MODIFICATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE RISK-BASED TESTING ACT OF 2025SUPERVISORY MODIFICATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE RISK-BASED TESTING ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3353-H3356] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-03-04
HONORING DR. PEGGY HICKSHONORING DR. PEGGY HICKS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-03-04Ceremonial
HONORING PASTOR JOHNNY McGOWANHONORING PASTOR JOHNNY McGOWAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-02-10Foreign Policy
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E122] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-02-09BipartisanEconomyTaxesTradeHR3682
FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2025FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2074-H2076] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-02-09BipartisanEconomyTaxesTradeHR3390HR4551
BRINGING THE DISCOUNT WINDOW INTO THE 21ST CENTURY ACTBRINGING THE DISCOUNT WINDOW INTO THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2076-H2078] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-02-09TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR6644HR4544
HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACTHOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2050-H2074] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-14BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR100HRES100
EXPIRATION OF NEW STARTEXPIRATION OF NEW START Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H804-H810] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-05-15BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
STOP TRUMP'S CHAOS--STAND UP FOR SCIENCESTOP TRUMP'S CHAOS--STAND UP FOR SCIENCE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025)] [House] [Pages H2086-H2092] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-05-08Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING NANCY MERKLING FOR RECEIVING THE ROBERT O. COVEY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDRECOGNIZING NANCY MERKLING FOR RECEIVING THE ROBERT O. COVEY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E408] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2025-05-08CeremonialLabor
RECOGNIZING THE CRYSTAL LAKE STRIKERS FOR RECEIVING THE CARL E. WEHDE AWARDRECOGNIZING THE CRYSTAL LAKE STRIKERS FOR RECEIVING THE CARL E. WEHDE AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E407] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2025-05-08CeremonialEnvironment
RECOGNIZING RHIENNA McCLAIN FOR RECEIVING THE ATHENA INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDRECOGNIZING RHIENNA McCLAIN FOR RECEIVING THE ATHENA INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E405] From the Congressional Record Online through…
Floor Speech2025-05-01UrgentTaxesEnvironment
BLOOD TRANSFUSION OVERSIGHTBLOOD TRANSFUSION OVERSIGHT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)] [House] [Page H1789] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] BLOOD TRANSFUSION…
Floor Speech2025-03-14CeremonialEconomyTrade
RECOGNIZING PI DAYRECOGNIZING PI DAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 49 (Friday, March 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 49 (Friday, March 14, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E215] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…
Press Release2025-03-12CeremonialTechnology
America 250: Celebrating Science & InnovationAmerica 250: Celebrating Science & Innovation America 250: Celebrating Science Innovation Body America 250: Science Innovation | Saturday, August 29 • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT Join Congressman Foster as we celebrate America 250: Science Innovation, a discussion recognizing the discoveries,…
Press Release2025-03-12BipartisanTechnologyVoting Rights
America 250 EventsAmerica 250 Events America 250 Events Body Join Rep. Foster and special guests for an evening focused on civics education and how we can work together to strengthen our democracy. America 250: Celebrating Civics Join Congressman Foster and special guests for an evening focused on voting rights and…
Press Release2025-03-12Technology
Rep. Bill Foster Town Hall in McHenry CountyRep. Bill Foster Town Hall in McHenry County Rep. Bill Foster Town Hall in McHenry County Body Rep. Foster is hosting a town hall in McHenry County. When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm CT Where: McHenry County College’s Luecht Auditorium 8900 Northwest Hwy #14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012…
Floor Speech2025-03-11ImmigrationEconomyTaxes
TARIFFS HURT EVERYONETARIFFS HURT EVERYONE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1133-H1136] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TARIFFS HURT…
Floor Speech2025-03-03Foreign PolicyUkraineLabor
A STAIN ON OUR NATION'S HONORA STAIN ON OUR NATION'S HONOR Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025)] [House] [Page H940] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] A STAIN ON OUR…
Floor Speech2025-02-27CeremonialCrime & Justice
HONORING THEODIA GILLESPIE FOR HER 2025 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDHONORING THEODIA GILLESPIE FOR HER 2025 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E172] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2025-02-27Ceremonial
HONORING REVEREND JESSE HAWKINS FOR HIS 2025 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDHONORING REVEREND JESSE HAWKINS FOR HIS 2025 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E171] From the Congressional Record Online through…
Floor Speech2025-02-27Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICERECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E170] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2025-02-06BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITYSCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Pages H543-H547] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SCIENTIFIC…
Press Release2022-11-02Bipartisan
Rep. Foster Leads Bipartisan Group to Demand Answers Regarding Insufficient USCIS CorrespondenceRep. Foster Leads Bipartisan Group to Demand Answers Regarding Insufficient USCIS Correspondence Rep. Foster Leads Bipartisan Group to Demand Answers Regarding Insufficient USCIS Correspondence Image or Video Image admin Wed, 11/02/2022 - 14:51 Link Read More
Press Release2022-11-02
Foster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Tax FilingFoster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Tax Filing Foster Introduces Legislation to Simplify Tax Filing Image or Video Image admin Wed, 11/02/2022 - 14:51 Link Read More
Press Release2021-04-12Bipartisan
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Public Service Loan ForgivenessFoster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:37 Link Read More
Press Release2021-04-12Infrastructure
Rep. Foster Leads 50 Colleagues in Urging Continued Funding for School and Library BroadbandRep. Foster Leads 50 Colleagues in Urging Continued Funding for School and Library Broadband Rep. Foster Leads 50 Colleagues in Urging Continued Funding for School and Library Broadband Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 23:58 Link Read More
Press Release2021-04-12Technology
Rep. Foster Introduces Bill to Improve Financial Sector Security Amid Rising AI RisksRep. Foster Introduces Bill to Improve Financial Sector Security Amid Rising AI Risks Rep. Foster Introduces Bill to Improve Financial Sector Security Amid Rising AI Risks Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:45 Link Read More
Press Release2021-04-12
Foster Delivers Over $16.3 Million for 11th District in Community Project FundingFoster Delivers Over $16.3 Million for 11th District in Community Project Funding Foster Delivers Over $16.3 Million for 11th District in Community Project Funding Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:45 Link Read More
Press Release2021-04-12Immigration
Foster Statement on DHS Funding VoteFoster Statement on DHS Funding Vote Foster Statement on DHS Funding Vote Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:37 Link Read More
Press Release2021-04-12Foreign Policy
Foster Denounces Trump's Threats to IranFoster Denounces Trump's Threats to Iran Foster Denounces Trump's Threats to Iran Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 23:58 Link Read More
Floor Speech2017-04-06CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
FUND THE ARTS AND HUMANITIESFUND THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Congressional Record, Volume 163 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017) [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)] [House] [Pages H2770-H2777] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FUND THE…
Floor Speech2017-04-06BipartisanEconomyEnvironmentTradeHR1219HR4852
SUPPORTING AMERICA'S INNOVATORS ACT OF 2017SUPPORTING AMERICA'S INNOVATORS ACT OF 2017 Congressional Record, Volume 163 Issue 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017) [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)] [House] [Pages H2759-H2767] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […