Bill Foster
Representative · IL-11 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Mar 8, 2008
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Representative · IL-11 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Mar 8, 2008
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
272 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 7004 · Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 9, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Con.Res. 69 · Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors, victims, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, and one of the Nation's most influential voices of courage in the fight to end gun violence.
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Con.Res. 68 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 961 · Recognizing the schools selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2025 and celebrating the history of the Blue Ribbon Schools Program.
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 6731 · Restore Trust in Government Act
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 7, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6591 · Computer Science for All Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 12, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Dec 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 6547 · Least Cost Exception Act
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 16, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 2, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 405.
H.R. 6444 · Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6397 · Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 1, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 6375 · 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 6181 · John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6177 · Grid Research and Development Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6176 · Electricity Transmission Scorecard Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6161 · SEC Data Protection Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 6151 · Global Respect Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6126 · United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 6091 · Bivens Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 9, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6088 · Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 6056 · International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 6020 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building".
Introduced Nov 12, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 2, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5973 · Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 2, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5950 · Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.Res. 846 · Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.