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Congressman Bill Foster is a scientist and businessman representing the 11th Congressional District of Illinois

Naperville, IL
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Joined January 2013
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  1. Mar 8

    is a chance to pause and remember the innumerable contributions women have made. Today and every day, we honor their sacrifices that helped pave the way toward equality and a better world for everyone.

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  2. Mar 8

    I was proud to vote for that will restore the fundamental principles of our democracy and return to a government by the people, for the people. .

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  3. Mar 4

    During , I salute the amazing women who have led the way in the fight for gender equality. It’s time we make sure women everywhere reach their full potential and that they live in a world free of discrimination.

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  4. Mar 1

    I was proud to join and my colleagues in Chicago this morning to take a stand against 's attempt to restrict women’s health care access.

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  5. Mar 1

    I'm proud to introduce a resolution this week with , , and honoring the victims and police officers who were injured in the shooting at Henry Pratt Plant.

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  6. Feb 28

    I was proud to vote for commonsense legislation to this week in Washington. Nearly 40,000 Americans lose their lives each year because of gun violence. Enough is enough. and are good first steps to improving our background check system.

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  7. Retweeted
    Feb 27

    Today the House makes history. We will hold a vote on , a bipartisan bill to expand background checks & help save lives. Millions of people have raised their voices in support of universal background checks. We vote and will continue working to .

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  8. Feb 26

    I will vote to block ’s national emergency tonight. His declaration is an egregious abuse of presidential power. There is no national security emergency on our southern border and no need for a wasteful border wall.

    The House is expected to vote on a bill to block Trump's national emergency declaration at 5pm. We're tracking the vote live:
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  9. Feb 26

    More than 50 years after passage of the Voting Rights Act, racial discrimination still persists when Americans go to vote. We must come together and finally . Congress has the power to restore essential protections so our democracy works for everyone.

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  10. Feb 26

    ICYMI: I led Congress in a moment of silence last night to honor the victims of the shooting at the Henry Pratt Plant in Aurora. We stand united in our grief as we remember the victims and the family members they left too soon.

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  11. Feb 25

    Today, I led Congress in a moment of silence to honor the victims of the tragic shooting at the Henry Pratt Plant. Five employees were taken from their friends and families too soon. We stand united in our grief as we remember them.

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  12. Retweeted
    Feb 23

    The pain of losing a child to gun violence never goes away. I know – it's that pain which drives me every day in my work to prevent gun violence. Next week, we will take an important step as the House holds a vote on H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019.

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  13. Feb 22

    Today marks one week since we lost five people to gun violence at the Henry Pratt plant in Aurora. There's more Congress can do to prevent these senseless tragedies.

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  14. Feb 22

    Every patient deserves to know what health care options are available. The Trump Administration’s gag rule would block doctors from giving their patients ethical, quality care.

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  15. Feb 19

    Our community endured unspeakable tragedy last week. It was heartening to see so many people come out this weekend to honor the victims and the families they left too soon.

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  16. Feb 19

    Join us this Thursday in Oswego for a community discussion of how our communities have been affected by the heroin and opioid epidemic over the past year.

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  17. Feb 15

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  18. Feb 15

    My office is aware of the situation and is monitoring it closely. Thank you to all of the first responders who are on the scene right now.

    ALERT: There is an active shooter near Highland and Archer. Aurora Police are on the scene. More information will be available soon.
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  19. Feb 15

    The is a gross and egregious abuse of presidential power that circumvents Congressional authority and sets a dangerous precedent for our democracy. Let's be clear: there is no national security emergency on our southern border.

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  20. Feb 14

    Join us at for a discussion of the importance of and the resources and grants available to colleges and universities to provide professional training for staff and support services for students who are victims of sexual assault.

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