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Bill Foster

Democrat
US Congress Twitter/X
#249
X Rank
12,019
Benchmarker Score
93
Posts
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Total Engagement
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49,974 followers

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20 posts

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Know that you are never alone—help is available by calling or texting 988. As your representative in Congress, I’ll keep working to expand access to affordabl...

Healthcare & Social Programs Mental Health May 29, 2026 View on X
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Eid Mubarak! Wishing those celebrating in Illinois and around the world a joyful Eid al-Adha. https://t.co/7ozpaw7xIg

Personal & Human Interest Religious Liberty May 27, 2026 View on X
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It was an honor to attend Memorial Day ceremonies throughout the district — in Naperville, St. Charles, Romeoville, and Bolingbrook — to pay tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes. Their service a...

District & State Issues Armed Forces Veterans Affairs May 26, 2026 View on X
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On Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom. https://t.co/DXt1B6K0sN

Personal & Human Interest Armed Forces May 25, 2026 View on X
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Paying more for your MDW barbecue? You can thank Trump. https://t.co/lx3kSShXXV

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Inflation May 23, 2026 View on X
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Yesterday, Republicans scrambled to cancel a vote on the War Powers Resolution—because they knew it would've passed. Republicans are choosing blind loyalty to Trump over doing what they know is b...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Armed Forces Republican Party May 22, 2026 View on X
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Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' may be the clearest example of corruption in his administration yet. https://t.co/Cdjrc9pnmd

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Federal Budget Executive Orders May 21, 2026 View on X
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At a time when too many families are struggling to afford a place to live, we have a real opportunity to make meaningful progress on the housing affordability crisis. I urge the Senate to act quick...

Housing & Urban Development Affordable Housing HUD May 20, 2026 View on X
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I was honored to be able to spend a few hours with Barney Frank and his husband Jim just a couple of weeks ago. Any time you talked to him you were reminded of how intelligent he was—and I also dis...

Personal & Human Interest Wall Street GDP & Growth May 20, 2026 View on X
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Today, Democrats and Republicans in the House came together to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which delivers long overdue reforms to build more homes, lower housing costs, and help make...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Affordable Housing First-Time Buyers May 20, 2026 View on X
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The affordability crisis is hitting our communities hard. Some local businesses are saying the challenges this year have been worse than during the COVID-19 pandemic. When going out for your next m...

District & State Issues Small Business Inflation May 19, 2026 View on X
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This Administration wants to put $1.7 billion of your taxpayer dollars toward a slush fund for Trump's political allies and January 6 cop killers. It’s appalling. To Trump, there’s always money fo...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Budget Domestic Terrorism MAGA Health Insurance May 19, 2026 View on X
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NEWS: I’m proud to have secured $4,750,000 in federal funding for projects across our region that will improve the infrastructure our communities rely on every day. From Route 47 in Woodstock to 9...

Transportation & Infrastructure Highways Infrastructure Bill May 18, 2026 View on X
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Having served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors during the 2008 financial crisis, Warsh has experience navigating economic turmoil and should understand the importance of effective regulation.

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Reserve Wall Street May 15, 2026 View on X
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Today, Kevin Warsh takes over for Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve. He has big shoes to fill. đź§µ

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Reserve May 15, 2026 View on X
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As the top Democrat on the House Financial Institutions Subcommittee, I look forward to working with Chair Warsh to maintain a Federal Reserve free from political influence.

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Reserve May 15, 2026 View on X
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As Chair, Jerome Powell provided a steady hand that was unaffected by political pressures from the highest office in our country. He guided the historic soft landing of our economy after the COVID-...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Reserve Interest Rates Inflation GDP & Growth May 15, 2026 View on X
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Gas, diesel, and grocery prices are skyrocketing—and Trump doesn't care. https://t.co/HqIQTBolCb

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Inflation Oil & Gas May 13, 2026 View on X
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NEWS: I joined my colleagues in urging the DOJ to target insider trading on prediction markets. With prediction markets' popularity on the rise, we must crack down on those who use confidential i...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Wall Street May 13, 2026 View on X
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Until this administration gets serious about ending Trump's war in Iran, gas, groceries, and everything in between will continue to get more expensive.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East Inflation Oil & Gas May 12, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jun 2026
-1 #249
May 2026
-43 #248
Apr 2026
#205

Content Categories

Economic Policy & Federal Budget 12
District & State Issues 11
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 10
Defense & National Security 9
Personal & Human Interest 9

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Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
196
Bill: 153 ↓
Likes
200,555
Bill: 9,514 ↓
Comments
19,881
Bill: 2,170 ↓
Avg Likes
873.2
Bill: 62.2 ↓
Avg Comments
86.7
Bill: 14.2 ↓
Benchmarker Score
240,317
Bill: 13,854 ↓
Posts/Week
16.8
Bill: 11.4 ↓
Avg Post Length
234 chars
Bill: 225 ↓
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
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