News List

  • Rep. Foster Honors WWII Veteran from Aurora
    Aug 9, 2010  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) met with Hugh Alfonsos Celestine Bowman, a WWII veteran from Aurora, and presented him with various medals that he earned for his service in the Coast Guard Merchant Marine. “In about a week, the country will be commemorating the 65th anniversary of VJ Day. It is t... More
  • Rep. Foster Announces Important Change For Our Veterans
    Jul 14, 2010  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs for adopting a rule this week that will make it easier for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to receive VA health care and disability compensation. “After serving our country so bravely, our wounded war... More
  • Rep. Foster Announces Scholarship for Children of Fallen Heroes
    May 6, 2010  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs has begun accepting applications for the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, which Foster voted for and is now law.  The “Fry scholarship” expands the New GI Bill education benefits to cover the fu... More
  • Rep. Foster Votes to Strengthen Veterans’ Health Services
    Apr 21, 2010  - Today, further illustrating his commitment to veterans and military caregivers, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-14) voted in favor of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act.  The bill passed by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 419-0. “Our veterans have shown tremendous brave... More
  • Foster Announces $600,000 for Visually Impaired Veterans
    Apr 19, 2010  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster joined NIU Provost Ray Alden, NIU faculty, NIU students and members of the American Legion to announce that he has secured $600,000 in Federal funding for a NIU program that will train specialists to work with visually impaired veterans.  Funding for the project was incl... More
  • Rep. Foster Votes to Allow Service Members to Take Advantage of Homebuyer Tax Credits and Benefits
    Oct 8, 2009  - Continuing his efforts help military service members and their families, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) voted in favor of the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009, which would extend the deadline for utilizing the first-time homebuyer tax credit of $8,000 for qualifying service members that was ... More
  • Foster Announces GI Bill Benefits Now in Full Effect
    Aug 1, 2009  - Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) is proud to announce that Iraq and Afghanistan veterans will now begin receiving college education benefits under the new GI Bill for the 21st Century.  Eligible students could receive payment of tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, a stipend for books and supplies... 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
  • Rep. Foster Honors Service Members Who Fought on D-Day
    Jun 5, 2009  - Rep. Bill Foster released the following statement to honor and remember the servicemen who fought on D-Day:   “On the eve of the 65th anniversary of the Normandy invasion, I want to thank our World War II service members, especially those who gave their lives, for fighting so valiantly on D... More
  • Rep. Foster Introduces Bill For Service Members After Hearing Constituent’s Problem
    May 25, 2009  - Today, as part of his continued effort to provide common-sense solutions that will benefit veterans, service members, and constituents of the 14th District, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced the introduction of his newest bill, H.R. 2059. The legislation is the product of Rep. Foster listening to A... More