How much does Bill Foster spend on office expenses?

Bill Foster has spent $1,615,654 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Bill Foster's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (87.6%) and Rent & Utilities (5.9%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Bill Foster win their last election?

Bill Foster won the 2024 general election with 55.6% of the vote (199,825 votes), winning by a margin of 11.2 points against 1 opponent.

When is Bill Foster up for re-election?

Bill Foster is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 9 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Bill Foster's current election status?

Bill Foster's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Bill Foster raised?

According to FEC filings, Bill Foster has raised $1,518,158 in campaign funds, spent $878,755, and has $2,189,968 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

Bill Foster

Democrat U.S. House • Illinois 11 · Illinois 11

State: Illinois
Phone: (202) 225-3515
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 13 years, 3 months

1471

Recorded Votes

179

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

Call Office All Representatives

Bill Foster is a Democratic Representative representing Illinois's 11th District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 9th term, they have cast 1471 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 15 bills. They won their 2024 election with 55.6% of the vote, a 11.2-point margin. Their office has spent $1,615,654 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

1471 Votes 179 Laws 15 Bills Sponsored 55.6% 2024 Win 9 Terms 2026 Re-election

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119-hr2189 2025-03-18 House

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act

Committee Nay

119-hr3617 2025-05-29 House

Securing Americaâs Critical Minerals Supply Act

Committee Yea

119-hjres72 2025-03-06 House

Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

Became Law Yea

119-hr261 2025-01-09 House

Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025

Committee Yea

119-hr6644 2025-12-11 House

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Committee Nay

119-hr1531 2025-02-24 House

PROTECT Taiwan Act

Committee —

119-hjres142 2026-01-22 House

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Became Law Nay

119-hr4090 2025-06-23 House

Critical Mineral Dominance Act

Committee Yea

119-hr3123 2025-04-30 House

Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act

Committee Yea

119-hr980 2025-02-05 House

Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025

Committee Yea

119-hr7148 2026-01-20 House

District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026

Became Law Yea

119-hr7147 2026-01-20 House

Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

Committee Nay

119-hr2988 2025-04-24 House

Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act

Committee Yea

119-hr4593 2025-07-22 House

SHOWER Act

Became Law Yea

119-hr2312 2025-03-24 House

Tipped Employee Protection Act

Became Law Yea

119-hr2270 2025-03-21 House

Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act

Committee Yea

119-hr2262 2025-03-21 House

Flexibility for Workers Education Act

Committee Yea

119-hr2683 2025-04-07 House

Remote Access Security Act

Committee Yea

119-hr6938 2026-01-06 House

Science Appropriations Act, 2026

Became Law Nay

119-hr1834 2025-03-04 House

Breaking the Gridlock Act

Committee Yea

Election History

Regular Election Up for Re-election 2026 9 terms served

55.6% 199,825 votes

Won by 11.2 points

Jerry Evans (R) 44.4% 159,630

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Current Election Status

Current Term Ends January 3, 2027

Term Length 2 years (all House seats)

Next Election November 3, 2026

Status Up for Re-election 2026

Campaign Finance (FEC)

$1,518,158

Total Raised

$878,755

Total Spent

$2,189,968

Cash on Hand

$1,017,995

Debts Owed

Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H8IL14067 · Through 02/25/2026 · 2026 Cycle

Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)

$1,615,654

Total spent year to date

Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

$134,638/mo $4,426/day

Staff Compensation 87.6%

$1,415,021

Rent & Utilities 5.9%

$95,531

Travel 2.3%

$36,483

Other Services 1.7%

$27,680

Printing 1.4%

$22,432

Supplies 0.9%

$14,076

Top Recipients This Quarter

Warren Samantha R Staff $49,750

Denk Hilary Staff $34,250

Soffen Kimberly F. Staff $29,500

Salberg Wendy R Staff $28,500

Bouton Grace I. Staff $27,000

Source: House Statement of Disbursements · Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

Financial Transparency

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House Financial Disclosures Annual reports & stock transaction filings

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OpenSecrets Profile Campaign donors, lobbying, & outside spending

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What The Facts Score

Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.

District Disconnect

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Institutional Tilt

111-hres28
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hres154
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hres1682
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hres1422
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hconres293
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars: District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%), Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data. Full methodology →

Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy