News List

  • Rep. Foster Votes for Veterans
    Sep 10, 2008  -   Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) highlighted his concern for veterans by supporting measures that would expand access to the Department of Veterans Affairs and increase the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). “Whether it was the two votes I cast today, or voting for the GI Bill back in June,... More
  • Rep. Foster Puts Troops and Veterans First
    Aug 1, 2008  - Congressman Bill Foster (IL-14) voted to support our troops and veterans by voting for legislation that includes much-needed funding for veterans’ care. “The brave men and women who serve or have served have put themselves in harm’s way to preserve our great country, and as Americans, it is our r... More
  • Rep. Foster Stands Up for Disabled Veterans
    Jul 28, 2008  - Rep. Bill Foster demonstrated his continued commitment to our veterans today by co-sponsoring legislation that would improve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) claims processing.  The bill is scheduled to come to the House floor for a vote tomorrow. “In 2007, the average processing tim... More
  • Rep. Bill Foster Supports Relief for Veterans’ Gas Expenses
    Jul 12, 2008  - Rep. Bill Foster announced his co-sponsorship of H.R. 6287, the Veterans Travel Equity Act, today at the VFW Post in Elgin. The Veterans Travel Equity Act would increase the mileage reimbursement for veterans seeking healthcare at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities, so that i... More
  • New GI Bill Signed Into Law
    Jun 30, 2008  - President Bush today signed into law legislation supported by Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) that includes an historic expansion of the GI Bill of Rights. “In creating a new GI Bill, we are able to thank our veterans by giving them the chance to attend college and succeed when they come home,” said Fos... More
  • Foster Thanks Veterans for Service
    Jun 11, 2008  - Congressman Bill Foster welcomed World War II Veterans at the WWII Memorial on the Capitol Mall today as the very first Honor Flight Chicago traveled to Washington, DC. “It was a privilege to meet this first group of WWII Veterans from Illinois who traveled with the inaugural Honor Flight Chicago... More
  • Foster Introduces Bill that Supports Military Families
    May 27, 2008  - Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced his introduction of a bill designed to provide to relief for military families in all branches of the armed services today at the VFW Hanger in Batavia. “This is about taking the one extra step to show our heroes and their families that we care about their well-... More
  • Rep. Foster Announces Veterans History Project Kick-off
    May 25, 2008  - Rep. Bill Foster announced a new project for recording and documenting America’s past through the stories of our veterans on Sunday after the Dundee Memorial Day Parade. “I am proud to announce that my office will be starting to talk to the veterans of the 14th Congressional District of Illinois... More
  • Rep. Foster Votes for a New American Contract With Our Soldiers
    May 15, 2008  - Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) released the following statement today after Republicans and Democrats joined together to pass a new GI Bill: "Our heroes abroad are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan to protect America's freedom and future.  For them, we call on the economic ... More