Bill Foster (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 11th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2013. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.
Foster (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 11th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2024 election.
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Foster was assigned to the Committee on Financial Services.
Biography
Foster graduated from the University of Wisconsin and received a doctorate in physics from Harvard University. His career experience includes working as a physicist and business owner.
Below is an abbreviated outline of Foster's academic, professional, and political career:
2013-Present: U.S Representative from Illinois' 11th Congressional District
2008-2010: Representative U.S. House, Illinois, District 14
1990-2006: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), High-energy physicist and particle accelerator designer
1975-2007: Co-founded Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc