Recent events
2026-03-01
Transactions
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The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers PAC contributed $95,000 to Foster's campaign. Foster serves on the House Financial Services Committee, which oversees the insurance industry.
2026-03-01
Transactions
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[disclosure] As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, Foster accepted $932,000 in PAC contributions from the Securities & Investment industry alone, plus $95,000 from the Council of Insurance Agents &…
2026-02-01
Transactions
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Foster's net worth was estimated at $7.2 million to $21 million in 2018, ranking 26th in Congress. By February 2026, net worth was estimated at $20.1 million.
2025-07-29
Stated positions
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[statement] Foster stated on Israel-Gaza: 'I have expressed deep concerns with how the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Netanyahu has conducted the war in Gaza.' When pressed by constituents at a 2025 town…
2025-07-02
Votes
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Voted nay on H.R. 1 (119th) / One Big Beautiful Bill Act (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on 2025-07-02: Opposed Trump's signature reconciliation bill, calling it 'the largest cut to health care and food assistance in…
2025-04-10
Votes
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Voted nay on H.R. 22 (SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)) on 2025-04-10: Opposed requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register, stating it 'imposes unnecessary barriers' and could…
2025-01-23
Votes
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Voted nay on H.R. 21 (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act) on 2025-01-23: Voted against legislation imposing criminal penalties on health practitioners in failed abortion scenarios. Competitor Jerry Evans…
2025-01-07
Votes
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Voted nay on H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act) on 2025-01-07: One of 156 House Democrats to oppose mandatory ICE detention for undocumented immigrants accused of theft offenses, which passed 263-156 with 46 Democratic votes in…
2024-12-31
Transactions
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Fostering Progress PAC, Foster's leadership PAC, raised $23,860 in the 2023-2024 cycle and contributed to Democratic candidates.
2024-12-31
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In the 2024 cycle, PAC contributions to Foster's principal campaign committee included JPMorgan Chase & Co ($10,000), Ernst & Young ($10,000), National Multifamily Housing Council ($10,000), AFSCME ($10,000), and the…
2024-06-30
Transactions
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The Education industry was the top contributing sector at $3,433,172, nearly entirely from individuals ($3,430,172).
2024-06-30
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The Securities & Investment industry contributed $2,014,102, with $932,000 from PACs — reflecting Foster's seat on the House Financial Services Committee.
2024-06-30
Transactions
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Bill Foster's campaign committee raised $28,579,429 across his career (2007-2024), with $3,736,200 cash on hand as of June 30, 2024.
2024-06-30
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Lawyers and law firms contributed $1,733,669, with $185,247 from PACs.
2024-06-30
Transactions
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JStreetPAC contributed $274,427 to Foster's campaign, with $262,927 from individuals and $11,500 from its PAC, making it one of his top organizational contributors.
2024-04-20
Votes
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Voted yea on H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024) on 2024-04-20: Supported $60.8 billion in Ukraine military and economic aid. Called Trump's Ukraine policy after 2025 Oval Office clash 'a…
2024-03-15
Transactions
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[platform] In the 2024 primary, Foster was criticized for taking 'tens of thousands of dollars from Exelon and companies that invest in fossil fuel projects.' Foster's campaign website calls him a 'long-time advocate'…
2024-01-27
Other facts
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[statement] Foster cancelled two debates against primary challenger Qasim Rashid after Rashid made Gaza ceasefire advocacy central to his campaign. Foster's campaign did not respond to requests for comment on the…
2024-01-27
Other facts
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Democratic challenger Qasim Rashid criticized Foster in 2024 for 'his acceptance of money from corporate PACs, fossil fuel companies, and the health insurance and pharmaceutical industries.' Foster then cancelled two…
2023-05-31
Votes
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Voted yea on H.R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023) on 2023-05-31: Joined 165 Democrats and 149 Republicans in suspending the debt ceiling to avoid catastrophic default — a bipartisan compromise vote that…
2022-12-08
Votes
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Voted yea on H.R. 8404 (Respect for Marriage Act) on 2022-12-08: Voted twice (July and December 2022) to codify federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages, calling it a defense against the 'Trump-packed…
2021-11-05
Votes
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Voted yea on H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) on 2021-11-05: Voted for $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package funding roads, bridges, and broadband — though his district's 99.7% urban…
2021-03-03
Votes
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Voted yea on H.R. 1 (117th) (For the People Act of 2021) on 2021-03-03: Stated he was 'proud to vote for this historic legislation to end the era of special interest money in our politics' — a rhetorical commitment…
2021-03-03
Votes
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[vote] Foster voted for H.R. 1, the For the People Act, stating he was 'proud to vote for this historic legislation' that would 'finally end the era of special interest money in our politics' and 'crack down on…
2021-02-27
Votes
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Voted yea on H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) on 2021-02-27: Supported $1.9 trillion COVID relief delivering $1,400 stimulus checks and expanded child tax credits — providing direct economic support to…
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