News List

  • Rep. Foster Visits Wind Turbine Construction Sites
    Aug 30, 2010  - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-14) visited wind turbines in various stages of construction to see the progress of the Big Sky project, which will be one of the largest wind farms in the Midwest when completed.   “As a scientist and businessman, I greatly enjoyed visiting the wind turbine... More
  • Rep. Foster Statement on EPA Delay on Ethanol Blend Decision
    Jun 18, 2010  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would not make a decision about raising the ethanol blend wall until the fall – a delay from a previously expected announcement this summer. “I am deeply disappointed by t... More
  • Foster Introduces Energy Legislation
    May 28, 2010  - Last night, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) introduced bipartisan legislation designed to determine the most viable alternative energy sources as the country continues to seek ways to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and foreign oil.  Foster introduced the bill with Republican Congressmen Vern Eh... More
  • Foster announces $1.25M for City of DeKalb
    Sep 29, 2009  - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-14) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the City of DeKalb with $1,257,000 for the DeKalb area bus system. This funding was made possible because of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Foster voted for. “This stimulus ... More
  • Foster Announces More Than $40 Million in Stimulus Funds Sent to Illinois Today
    Aug 14, 2009  - Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced that the state of Illinois will receive $40,528,400 in funding today for energy efficiency improvements and the promotion of renewable energy projects.  The funding was made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Foster voted f... More
  • 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