Press Releases

  • Rep. Foster Announces More Than $60 Million in Stimulus Funds for Fermilab
    Aug 5, 2009  - Today, as part of his continued efforts to create jobs and grow the economy, Rep. Bill Foster announced that Fermi National Laboratory will receive $60.2 million to be used for next-generation particle accelerator technologies and neutrino research. The funds are provided by the American Recovery an... More
  • Foster Votes to Extend Successful Cash for Clunkers Initiative
    Jul 31, 2009  - After the success of the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act (CARS), or Cash for Clunkers, reportedly exhausted its funding after less than one week, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) voted to allocate an additional $2 billion to the initiative. The bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 316-1... More
  • Foster Votes to Support Troops, Strengthen Military
    Jul 30, 2009  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) voted in favor of the fiscal year 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations bill, which includes vital investments designed to strengthen our military and support our troops.  The bill passed by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 400-30.   “Our... More
  • Foster Announces NIU Grant
    Jul 23, 2009  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced that Northern Illinois University will receive an International Research and Studies Program Grant worth $157,372 from the U.S. Department of Education for a one year period starting in August.  It is anticipated that this grant will be renewe... More
  • Foster Votes to Cap Spending and Institute PAYGO Rules
    Jul 22, 2009  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14), voted to pass H.R. 2920, the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, and was one of 19 Democrats who voted against his party by supporting a Republican measure (Roll No. 611) that would have capped discretionary spending.    The PAYGO bill, which Foster c... More
  • Foster Announces Rural Economic Development Grant for Rock Falls
    Jul 21, 2009  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced that Blackhawk Hills Resource Conservation and Development in Rock Falls will receive a $61,817 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce.   “I am pleased that the Commerce Department is investing in the economic development of the western ... More
  • Foster Announces $190K Grant to NIU Library Program
    Jul 16, 2009  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced that Northern Illinois University (NIU) has been selected to receive $189,999 in funding under the U.S. Department of Education’s Technological Innovation Program.   “By digitizing data, NIU libraries are able to preserve information for gen... More
  • Foster Commends Batavia, Kendall County for Earning National Accolades
    Jul 14, 2009  - Today, Rep. Foster commended two communities in the 14th District for being named by Money Magazine as top places to live and create jobs.   The magazine ranked the city of Batavia 56th on the list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the United States and ranked Kendall County as... More
  • Foster Votes to Support Veterans and Military Families
    Jul 10, 2009  - As part of his continued efforts to stand up for our troops, veterans and military families, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) voted today to pass the fiscal year 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill. The bill passed the House by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 4... More
  • Foster Votes to Support Small Businesses
    Jul 8, 2009  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14), voted to pass H.R. 2965, the Small Business Research and Innovation Act.  The bill passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 386-41.   “As a person who started my own business from scratch, I recognize the challenges that small businesses face,” ... More