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Congressman Bill Foster

@repbillfoster

Scientist and businessman representing the 11th Congressional District of Illinois.

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Trump's tariff tantrums are putting the financial security of American consumers and businesses at risk. With over 60% of people disapproving of Trump’s economic record and 90% bracing for higher prices, Americans know they’re paying the price for his reckless policies.

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Dr. Collins is exactly right. Under this administration, scientists have been ignored, discredited, and dismissed. It's no surprise they would leave the U.S. This loss of talent and expertise will devastate our global leadership and competitive edge.

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Trump inherited a strong economy and wrecked it in 100 days. GDP is down, prices are up, and economists are projecting a recession. cnn.com/2025/04/30/eco…

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After calling gun violence "a mental health issue," the Administration is now canceling $1 billion in school mental health grants. Democrats and Republicans worked together to pass these resources to help stop school shootings. They must be restored. apnews.com/article/school…

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The massive funding cuts Trump and DOGE have made to scientific research should concern everyone; they will stifle American innovation and reduce economic growth. Researchers found that "a 50 percent reduction in funding would lower [GDP] nearly 7.6 percent" and cause permanent

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I'm horrified by the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir. There is no place in our world for violent extremism. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the people of India during this tragic time.

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Calling all middle and high school students! The Congressional App Challenge is now accepting submissions until October 30, 2025. For more information, visit: foster.house.gov/app-challenge

Calling all middle and high school students! The Congressional App Challenge is now accepting submissions until October 30, 2025. 

For more information, visit: foster.house.gov/app-challenge
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Wadee Alfayoumi should still be alive today. While justice has been served, nothing can bring Wadee back. Together, we must build a society where no one lives in fear because of who they are, and no family mourns a loved one lost to hate.

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Scientific merit—not politics—should guide NSF funding. These funding cuts are reckless and will cause irreparable damage to American innovation and global leadership. nature.com/articles/d4158…

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Since the time I first met Jan when she was out knocking doors for my special election in 2008, she has been a guiding star for what it means to be a Democrat. Her advocacy for working-class families, seniors, labor, and consumer rights has left Illinois and our country a far

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Vital federal programs like the Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics should not be subject to political games. Defunding the CDC puts lives at risk, and staff put on administrative leave should immediately be reinstated.

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Trump's advisors claim that a weaker dollar will increase manufacturing jobs. However, history has shown that when a Republican is in the White House, the dollar weakens and manufacturing employment goes down. I look forward to Secretary Bessent's written response on if he

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The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has confirmed what we already knew: Republicans' cuts to Medicaid in their proposed budget would lead to millions of people losing access to health care. politico.com/live-updates/2…

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I signed onto a discharge petition to force a vote on protecting Medicaid and SNAP, which millions of Americans rely on. Just a handful of Republicans need to join us for this to come up for a vote. Now is their chance to stand up.

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NEWS: I just led 112 of my colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration on their funding freeze of the National Science Foundation. Cutting off NSF funding threatens vital research, stalls innovation, and risks ceding global scientific leadership to China.

NEWS: I just led 112 of my colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump Administration on their funding freeze of the National Science Foundation. 

Cutting off NSF funding threatens vital research, stalls innovation, and risks ceding global scientific leadership to China.