“I think the amount of love and trust on Capitol Hill is often in short supply, and having more dogs here would probably make this place work better and maybe in a more bipartisan manner.”

American businessman, physicist, and politician

Bill Foster is an American businessman, physicist, and politician. He has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013, representing Illinois's 11th congressional district, and previously represented the 14th district from 2008 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Before entering Congress, Foster built a career in business and physics, a background that sets him apart from many national politicians. His public life has centered on federal service and on issues shaped by his technical and scientific training.