News List

  • Rep. Foster Votes for Comprehensive, Bipartisan Energy Solution
    Sep 16, 2008  -  Tonight, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) joined a bipartisan majority in passing the “Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act,” which will begin providing solutions to our energy crisis.   "This evening, I voted to support the Comprehensive American Energy Security ... More
  • Foster listens as consumers talk about fuel prices
    Sep 2, 2008  - By Carrie Frillman - Chronicle News Group --> DeKALB – Despite the pain of high gas prices, Lorelli Deml said she is grateful that costs are forcing consumers to be conscientious and resourceful. “We wanted to voice the positive things that could come out of this,” Deml, 27, said Monday ... More
  • Rep. Foster Supports Bipartisan, Comprehensive Energy Bill
    Aug 1, 2008  - Seeking solutions instead of scoring political points, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-14) today joined with a group of Democratic and Republican Members of Congress in support of The National Conservation, Environment and Energy Independence Act that will provide a blue-print for moving America forward... More
  • Rep. Foster Votes to Increase Domestic Oil Supply
    Jul 24, 2008  - In a continuing effort to bring down the high cost of gas prices, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) today voted to temporarily release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to increase the supply of oil. “While it is important to work towards long-term solutions to the energy crisis such as inves... More
  • Rep. Foster to Big Oil: What Are You Waiting For?
    Jun 13, 2008  - Continuing to work to reduce the high price of gas, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) today sent a message to Big Oil, telling them to explore and develop millions of acres of federally leased lands and water that are currently sitting idle. “Oil and gas companies currently have leases for 68 million acre... More
  • Rep. Foster Votes to Crack Down on OPEC for Price Fixing
    May 22, 2008  -  Rep. Bill Foster kept his fight up against high gas prices today by voting for HR 6074, legislation that would allow the Department of Justice to take to legal action against OPEC and the global oil cartels. “I am outraged over the continued manipulation of our gas prices by OPEC and big oi... More
  • Rep. Foster Fights to Lower Gas Prices
    May 14, 2008  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) voted to pass H.R. 6022, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008.  The legislation would direct the Secretaries of Energy and Interior to temporarily suspend the filling of the SPR.  “Gas prices are drivi... More
  • Foster Co-Sponsors Bill in Effort to Lower Gas Prices
    Apr 18, 2008  - To cut the costs of gas prices, and relieve the financial strain on 14th District consumers, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced he is a co-sponsor of Rep. Peter Welch’s bill, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008, H.R. 5473.  Foster will join more t... More