Tomorrow, I will vote to advance the release of the full Epstein files. This vote is about bringing justice to victims. No one, no matter how wealthy or powerful, is above the law.

It's always an honor to meet and connect with veterans across our community. On Veterans Day, I stopped by events in Romeoville, Woodridge, and Lemont. Last week, I joined the opening ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Naperville.

During the shutdown, Trump did everything he could to prevent families, children, and seniors from getting their full SNAP benefits—driving more people to local food banks. Last week, I met with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to hear how they’re managing the surge in demand.

Eight Senate Republicans slipped a $500,000 payout for each of themselves into the government funding bill because they were investigated for their possible involvement in January 6. They can find money for themselves, but none for affordable health care. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Today, I led 25 colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter calling on DHS and USCIS to ensure that Ukrainian families in the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program are not unfairly burdened by processing delays and surprise fees. Read my full letter here: foster.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

My statement on the Senate government funding deal.

Earlier today, my Democratic colleagues and I stood on the House steps to reaffirm our commitment to fighting for affordable health care. The Republican funding bill does nothing to address soaring premiums. I will be voting NO.

Today, after 50 days, Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in—the last signature needed to force a vote to release the Epstein files. It’s time for the Trump cover up to end, for victims to get justice, and for Americans to get answers.

On Veterans Day, we reflect on the service of our brave men and women in uniform. Let’s honor their sacrifice by ensuring veterans and their families have the care and support they deserve.

I’m voting NO on the Senate funding deal. I’ve heard from countless constituents whose premiums are set to more than double next year — and they’re not sure if they’ll be able to afford their health coverage. I won’t support a bill that leaves them behind.

If Trump wanted to send full SNAP payments, he could do so right now. But since he’s unwilling to prevent people from going hungry, only partial SNAP benefits will go out this month. IL residents on SNAP can learn more about when to expect their benefits here: www.dhs.state.il.us?item=174038

There is funding available for SNAP, and federal courts have ordered Donald Trump to use it. But he would rather let children go hungry than follow the law. It’s difficult to comprehend just how cruel this is.

Last week, I celebrated 125 years of the Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal at its renaming event! To vote for a new name for the canal, visit boldpastbrightfuture.org/naming-committee by Friday, November 7th.

Tonight, the Republican Shutdown will become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Republicans are still on vacation, canceling votes, and refusing to come back to DC and negotiate.

Congress set aside funds to keep SNAP running during a government shutdown, but the Trump Administration is refusing to follow the law and allow this critical assistance to go out to families. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, visit foster.house.gov/SNAP for resources.

Open enrollment begins today. Because of Republican inaction, millions of Americans are facing health insurance premiums that have doubled or even tripled. It’s time for Republicans to cut their vacation short and work with Democrats to extend the ACA tax credits that keep coverage affordable.

SNAP will run out of money by the end of this week. Trump can prevent this, but he simply doesn't want to. I joined my Democratic colleagues in demanding Trump and Secretary Rollins use money already approved by Congress to fund SNAP through November so that families don't go hungry.

Last week, I hosted a roundtable with Hispanic business owners from the Aurora area to discuss how they've been affected by increased ICE raids. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy—and ICE raids are nothing short of an assault on our families’ safety and their ability to do business.

Ranking Member @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social and @repbillfoster.bsky.social led 122 House Democrats in a letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent and OMB Director Vought, expressing grave concern about the Trump Administration’s unlawful attempt to terminate staff at the CDFI Fund. | tinyurl.com/3anxyfjk

Thrilled to be front and center for NVIDIA and DOE’s announcement of several new AI supercomputers—including in IL-11’s very own Argonne National Laboratory! Proud that Illinois is playing a leading role in driving AI technology forward.

The Trump Administration has the ability to fully fund SNAP in November. If they don't, they're making a choice to take food assistance away from Americans next month—including 2 million people in Illinois.

An important read from @durbin.senate.gov. This week, many Illinois families will learn that their 2026 health premiums will skyrocket—some doubling or tripling. Republicans are still refusing to come back to DC and work to bring these costs down. chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2025...

Republicans already cut $186B from SNAP in their Big Ugly Bill. Now their govt shutdown threatens November food assistance for 42 million. I'm demanding that Sec. Rollins use her legal authority and SNAP contingency funding that Congress authorized to deliver benefits so families don't go hungry.

ICE’s actions in Illinois are nothing short of an assault on our state’s autonomy and the safety of our communities. It’s clear that the Trump Administration’s goal isn’t to enforce the law—it’s to intimidate hardworking immigrant families.

Inflation just rose again to 3 percent—the highest since January. Americans cannot afford Trump's pointless trade wars.

I'm with my Democratic colleagues at a field hearing to shed light on the Trump Administration's cruel immigration tactics and demand accountability. Watch here:

Furloughing nearly 80% of the NNSA is unjustifiable. These workers keep Americans safe from nuclear threats and oversee nonproliferation efforts. As Congress’s only PhD physicist, I’m joining my colleagues in demanding that these experts be allowed to resume their essential work immediately.

While working families worry about rising health insurance costs and putting food on the table, Donald Trump is destroying parts of the White House to build himself a $250 million ballroom. Americans deserve better.

Unless Republicans cut their vacation short and come back to D.C. to negotiate a bipartisan funding bill, food assistance for nearly 2 million people in Illinois will run out on November 1. Democrats are ready to reopen the government, prevent premiums from skyrocketing, and protect SNAP benefits.

Farmers across the country are hurting right now. One of our biggest export markets hasn't bought a single American soybean since May, and what is the president doing about it? Sending our competitor a $20 billion taxpayer-funded bailout.

It was an honor to celebrate Diwali in Aurora last week! Today, I wish everyone a happy Diwali filled with prosperity, joy, and light.

Some more pictures from #NoKings on Saturday. Proud to stand with so many people from our community in defense of democracy.

The people of Illinois join millions across the nation to say loud and clear: there are no kings in America. Proud to join the peaceful No Kings protests across my district—in Geneva, Naperville, and Bolingbrook—to make our voices heard.

It’s unacceptable that federal employees are going without pay, health care costs are skyrocketing & families are seeing SNAP benefits threatened while House Republicans stay on vacation. Until they work with Democrats to reopen the government, I’m donating my pay to the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Working families are reaching their boiling point. Republicans need to cut their vacation short, come back to DC, and extend ACA tax credits before premiums skyrocket.

After I won my special election, I was sworn in three days later. It’s been 21 days since Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva won her special election, and Speaker Johnson has yet to swear her in. Speaker Johnson, swear her in.

My office is now accepting internship applications for the Spring semester at both my Illinois and DC offices. For more information, visit foster.house.gov/intern!

Recently, I joined Indivisible McHenry County to hear constituents' concerns, answer their questions about the Republican shutdown, and share what my colleagues and I are doing to hold the Trump Administration accountable.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the resilience of Indigenous communities, and recommit to confronting the injustices they’ve faced throughout history. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made to right past wrongs. Today and every day, let’s continue to uplift Indigenous voices.

The application deadline to be considered for a nomination to a military service academy is October 31. For more information, visit foster.house.gov/services/military-academy.

House GOP, ready to get to work when you are.

Thank you to everyone who joined my virtual town hall this week! If you missed it for the Cubs game... I get it! You can watch the full recording on my YouTube channel: youtu.be/veIuHfH6F_g

My statement on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement.

Even Marjorie Taylor Greene agrees—we need to pass a funding bill that prevents health insurance costs from skyrocketing for millions of Americans. Enough is enough. Speaker Johnson, stop canceling votes and come back to DC to negotiate.

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The government may be shut down, but my office is still open and working hard for the people of Illinois' 11th District. As of this October, my office has returned $3,248,511.35 to constituents and resolved 653 cases involving federal agencies.

Trump's not using the National Guard in Illinois to stop violent crime—he's trying to create chaos as he pulls off another authoritarian power grab. It's unconstitutional and un-American. My colleagues and I will not be intimidated, and neither will the people of Illinois.

Another reason for the Republican shutdown: delaying a vote to release the Epstein files. Speaker Johnson refuses to swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva—the final signature needed to force a vote to release them. Speaker Johnson, enough delays. Swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva. Release the files.

Join my virtual town hall on Wednesday, October 8, at 6pm CT! For the Zoom link to join, visit foster.house.gov/townhall or watch at facebook.com/CongressmanBillFoster. Any questions? Call my District Office at 630-585-7672 or my DC Office at 202-225-3515.

Deploying the National Guard is authoritarian and a waste of federal resources. If Trump was serious about protecting our communities, he would be investing in real solutions to violent crime—not exploiting service members. People in Illinois will not be intimidated and we will not back down.