NEW: I’m launching a new quarterly newsletter dedicated to resources for veterans and military families! My office will be sending information on veterans casework services, federal and state benefits, community events, and other important opportunities.

Join me at my upcoming event America 250: Celebrating Civics on Tuesday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. CT at Waubonsee Community College! I will be joined by guest speakers to discuss how we can work together to strengthen our democracy. RSVP on my website: foster.house.gov/events

Air quality in northern Illinois today is among the worst in the world due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. Breathing air of this poor quality can be dangerous, so I'm encouraging everyone to take precautions and limit their time outside if possible. Stay safe, Illinois!

Before Donald Trump and Russell Vought gutted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, it returned billions to American taxpayers harmed by financial scammers.

At today’s Financial Services hearing, I had the chance to confront Russell Vought over the Trump Administration’s attacks on American science.

I joined the RegulatingAI podcast to discuss the current state of AI regulation in Congress and what we need to do in the future. Check it out here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIHM...

In less than one week, ICE has killed two people. Under Trump, there continues to be no accountability for ICE's abuses of power. I’ve said it before: Trump's ICE must suspend operations until Congress requires it to follow the same rules and standards as every other law enforcement agency.

Springer Nature's decision last month to sell Scientific American and lay off staff—in the middle of their union election—is a tragedy for scientific journalism in the U.S.

NEW: I am officially a cosponsor of the Block the Bombs Act.

Donald Trump is wrecking American science. His anti-science policies are pushing America's top minds—like Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi—to take their talent elsewhere, strengthening our competitors. Trump's score is now negative one on Nobel Prizes. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Mark your calendars! My team is hosting mobile office hours at libraries across the district. My staff will be available to answer your questions and help connect you with the resources and services my office provides. For a full list of dates and locations, visit foster.house.gov/mobile-hours.

Proud to see Illinois help lead the nation in AI safety, and I commend @govpritzker.illinois.gov for signing these guardrails into law. It's long past time for Congress to get off the sidelines and pass comprehensive AI legislation.

Trump promised peace on the campaign trail. Instead, he dragged us into a war that Congress voted to stop and the American people do not want. Now he's calling his own ceasefire "over." More strikes will endanger our troops and bring more economic pain to Americans here at home. We need diplomacy.

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

Happy Independence Day, Illinois! This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great nation. The United States is a beacon of hope, prosperity, freedom, and equality around the world. Today, we celebrate our country as we continue to fight for a more perfect union.

I joined Atomically Speaking to discuss everything from U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations to the critical role our national labs play in shaping America’s nuclear future. Check it out here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

While you’re paying more for gas, groceries, and health care, Trump and his family raked in over $2 BILLION last year—with more than half coming from profits tied to his crypto schemes.  A staggering display of corruption and self-enrichment. nymag.com/intelligence...

The numbers are in! So far this year, my office has returned $1,260,537.12 to constituents and resolved 516 cases involving federal agencies. Swipe to read a constituent testimony about receiving assistance with the IRS.

The Constitution is abundantly clear: if you are born in the United States, you are an American citizen. I'm glad to see the Supreme Court reaffirm this today.

Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies in April were up 130% from the year prior. Farmers in Illinois and across the country are staring down a farming crisis. Congress must act to help our growers regain access to their export markets and bring down costs for fuel and fertilizer.

Democrats and Republicans came together to pass legislation to lower housing costs, increase housing supply, and stop Wall Street investors from buying up single-family homes. Now, Trump is refusing to sign it. Earlier this week, I stood alongside my colleagues with a clear message: Sign the bill.

It was an honor to celebrate Juneteenth last weekend with so many people across the community!

If Congress is serious about finding fraud, we can start with the Trump's attempt to spend hundreds of billions on a Golden Dome—an idea that has been proven scientifically unfeasible.

Today marks four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Reproductive health care belongs between a woman and her doctor—not politicians. We will keep fighting until Roe’s protections are restored and every woman has the right to make her own health care decisions.

Thank you to everyone who joined my telephone town hall last night! In these troubling times, my office is committed to being accessible to all constituents and answering any questions you might have about my work in Congress.

I’m wishing all the dads and father figures in Illinois and across the country a Happy Father’s Day!

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth and honor the generations of Black Americans who fought for freedom, justice, and equality. As we mark this day, we must also recognize the work that remains to protect civil rights and ensure that freedom is fully realized for every American.

This agreement appears to put us right back where we were before Trump started this unnecessary war—a war that killed U.S. servicemembers, wounded hundreds more, and cost American taxpayers billions of dollars.  abc7chicago.com/story/iran-u...

Today marks 14 years of DACA. Since then, DACA recipients have built careers, raised families, paid taxes, and strengthened communities across the country. Dreamers deserve a pathway to citizenship—not more uncertainty.

The gun violence epidemic continues to shatter families and communities nationwide. Americans deserve to be able to study, worship, and come together without fear. As we mark National Gun Violence Awareness Month, we recommit to tackling this crisis with the urgency it deserves.

Republican cuts to health care are resulting in more people in Illinois going without insurance. When fewer people are covered, rates go up for everyone. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/09/o...

Join me for my next tele-town hall on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30PM CT! To receive a call to join, RSVP on my website or through this form: forms.gle/f56PcdCV2vM3...

Trump promised no new wars. He broke that promise.

NEWS: Inflation has hit its highest level in 3 years, driven largely by Trump's tariffs and war in Iran. @housedemocrats.bsky.social have repeatedly tried to roll back these tariffs and rein in this war, but Republicans have enabled Trump every step of the way.

My statement on Republicans' reconciliation package.

Every family deserves reliable access to clean, safe drinking water. That's why I'm proud to have secured $3,276,000 in federal funding to help communities across our district replace aging lead service lines and protect public health for generations to come.

Trump lied, started a war with Iran, and now Americans are paying the price. www.politico.com/news/2026/06...

AI is leveling the playing field for dangerous technical knowledge, like how to misuse commercially available synthetic DNA and RNA to create bioweapons. 🧵

Tonight, the House passed a bill to provide our allies in Ukraine with long-awaited aid. Russia's invasion continues, but so does our support for Ukraine and their freedom fighters. 🇺🇸 🇺🇦

The risk of Iran secretly developing a nuclear weapon has INCREASED since the U.S. attacked Iran. Trump and Netanyahu have made the world a much more dangerous place.

The War Powers Resolution PASSED the House! Republicans, Democrats, and Americans agree: It’s time to end Trump’s war in Iran.

I'm proud to introduce the Know Your Rights Act with @ramirez.house.gov to ensure that every immigrant being held in a detention center—man, woman, or child—receives appropriate legal assistance in accordance with due process protections. Read more about it here: foster.house.gov/media/press-...

Trump and Commerce Secretary Lutnick may have allowed hundreds of thousands of advanced American AI chips to be used by China over the past year and a half.

Happy Pride, Illinois! This month, we honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans and reflect on the progress we’ve made toward equality.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Know that you are never alone—help is available by calling or texting 988. As your representative in Congress, I’ll keep working to expand access to affordable, high-quality mental health care.

Eid Mubarak! Wishing those celebrating in Illinois and around the world a joyful Eid al-Adha.

It was an honor to attend Memorial Day ceremonies throughout the district — in Naperville, St. Charles, Romeoville, and Bolingbrook — to pay tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

On Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom.

Paying more for your MDW barbecue? You can thank Trump.

Yesterday, Republicans scrambled to cancel a vote on the War Powers Resolution—because they knew it would've passed. Republicans are choosing blind loyalty to Trump over doing what they know is best for the American people.