Congressman Bill FosterVerified account

@RepBillFoster

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

Naperville, IL
Joined January 2013

Tweets

You blocked @RepBillFoster

Are you sure you want to view these Tweets? Viewing Tweets won't unblock @RepBillFoster

  1. Oil companies’ price gouging and market manipulation has led to record high fuel prices at the pump and Americans have had enough. Today, I voted for legislation to end these anti-consumer practices while also bringing some essential transparency to this secretive market.

    Undo
  2. 192 House Republicans voted against emergency funding to end the baby formula crisis and . How “pro-life” of them.

    Undo
  3. Congratulations to Naperville North High School's science bowl team for advancing to the National Finals! The only PhD physicist in Congress will be rooting you on!

    Undo
  4. I applaud these aggressive actions by to make sure families can get the formula they need during this shortage.

    Undo
  5. While House Republicans are spreading misinformation from parody accounts and picking fights with Mickey Mouse, House Democrats are focused on making life better for Americans.

    Undo
  6. Great news for high-tech small businesses and startups in Illinois and nationwide that are working to develop innovative technologies to address climate change. just announced $53 million in funding to help support their work.

    Undo
  7. Today we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the New Democrat Coalition. Join Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, New Dem Leadership, and New Dem Members as we celebrate.

    Undo
  8. NEWS: My bill to strengthen cybersecurity in America's financial sector just passed a vote in the House Financial Services Committee. Americans deserve peace of mind that their money and their data are safe with their credit union or mortgage servicer.

    Undo
  9. Families in Illinois have felt the pain of the infant formula shortage firsthand. That is why I will vote today to get the FDA the resources it needs to address this shortage & help prevent it from ever happening again.

    Undo
  10. The turns 25 this year! Proud to be a in Congress and work with my colleagues to advance effective, common-sense policies that make a real difference in Americans’ lives.

    Undo
  11. ICYMI: The Kane County community showed up in force this past weekend to stand up for women and reproductive rights. I was proud to stand with them!

    Undo
  12. May 17

    U.S. households are now able to order an additional eight free at-home COVID tests — bringing the total number of free tests available to each household since the start of the program to 16. To order your tests, visit .

    Undo
  13. I'm proud to join this letter with and nearly 150 of our colleagues urging President Biden to continue to prioritize a solution to the national formula shortage and take steps to ensure it doesn't happen again.

    Undo
  14. May 17

    White supremacy is a poison running through our body politic. We need to say as clearly and forcefully as we can that the ideology of white supremacy has no place in America. Failure to do so will be complicity. Silence will be complicity. We cannot remain silent.

    Undo
  15. May 17

    Having a booster is added protection against COVID-19 for those who receive it and for those around them. I'm glad the FDA has approved boosters for children today and I know it will make a significant difference in our ability to keep cases down and young people healthy.

    Undo
  16. 68 years after the landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education, it's never been more important to reflect on and learn from our nation's imperfect history on issues of civil rights. We cannot forget the countless civil rights heroes who helped move America forward.

    Undo
  17. Today marks the 68th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision. As we celebrate the historic ruling, let us also honor the civil rights heroes who helped make it possible—and take the lessons learned to continue our push for progress and equal opportunity!

    Undo
  18. May 17

    International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is an opportunity to join together in condemning the vile hate that still threatens the safety, well-being and fulfillment of our LGBTQ friends, neighbors and loved ones.

    Show this thread
    Undo
  19. On this International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, we condemn prejudice, discrimination, and violence towards the LGBTQIA+ community. We support everyone’s right to be who they are and to love whomever they want.

    Undo
  20. Mental health support is critical for America’s law enforcement officers. I have worked across the aisle on this issue in Congress. This , as a former Chief of Police, let’s continue to keep our officers safe as they continue to keep us safe.

    Undo

Loading seems to be taking a while.

Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

    You may also like

    ·