Scientist. Businessman. Proud to represent the 11th Congressional District of Illinois.
Naperville, IL
Joined January 2013
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The American brain drain continues. Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, a top astrophysicist, left the U.S. because of Trump's cuts to her research. We lost her expertise to the Netherlands.
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On Veterans Day, we thank our brave men and women in uniform for the sacrifices they've made for our country. Veterans answered the call to protect our nation and defend our freedom.
We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice.
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I will be voting for the bipartisan resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth.
He has been a failure as Secretary of Defense from the start. The war in Iran has achieved no strategic goals, and Americans and our service members have paid the price. Hegseth must be removed.
Congress has the tools to prevent powerful AI chips from getting in the wrong hands and posing a national security risk.
My bipartisan, bicameral Chip Security Act with @RepHuizenga would help stop chip smuggling and has already passed unanimously out of committee in the House.
It's time to get it across the finish line.
Nvidia’s board of directors is probing whether Chief Executive Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign espionage effort after he had an intimate relationship with an industry executive suspected of working for Chinese intelligence.
Here is what to know: on.wsj.com/4iNAfjT
It was a pleasure to attend and speak at The Open Source in Finance Forum (OSFF) New York 2026 hosted by the Fintech Open Source Foundation.
I spoke about how technology like AI can make our financial system more efficient, promote stability, and protect consumers. As Congress begins a new session, we must prioritize the safety of our financial system and support responsible innovation.
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On Tuesday, the American people sent a message loud and clear that they need relief from rising costs.
Officials in the corrupt Trump administration, and their friends, have made millions while working families are footing the bill. Democrats in both the House and the Senate are ready to get to work, lower costs, and hold this administration accountable.
When we get back to DC, we need to hit the ground running on protecting Americans and our financial system against AI risk.
Unlike Republican leadership, with @RepJeffries, we will finally have a Speaker who understands Congress needs to get off the sidelines.
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Election Day is here! It’s your opportunity to make your voice heard.
Polls are open until 7:00 PM in Illinois. To find your nearest polling location, visit: ova.elections.il.gov/Polling…
It was great to visit the Kane County Forensics Laboratory and present them with a check for $1,031,000 in federal funding! I'm proud to have secured this investment to help ensure our local agencies have the resources they need to serve our communities and keep residents safe.
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Earlier this month, my office hosted a job fair with @IllinoisIDES. 50 job offers were extended!
Thank you to everyone who attended and to @waubonsee for hosting.
AI agents are making it easier for bots and crooks to impersonate you online and gain access to your accounts. Congress and regulators must step up their game to harden our financial system against these vulnerabilities.
SCOOP: Major U.S. banks are detecting unauthorized third-party AI agents operating inside customer accounts, with some agents attempting to take actions that appear to be independent of user instructions. axios.com/2026/10/22/ai-agen…
We need to encourage stronger ID verification tools to combat deepfake scams. @PeteSessions and I already have a bipartisan bill that would help states roll out these tools: foster.house.gov/media/press…
During the 119th Congress, Democrats defeated nearly all anti-LGBTQ+ provisions pushed by MAGA Republicans. I am proud to have fought back against these attacks and will continue to stand up for the LGBTQ+ community and their freedoms: hrc.org/resources/congressio…
My Illinois and DC offices are now accepting internship applications for the spring! Learn more at foster.house.gov/intern
Interested in attending one of our nation's service academies? Applications for a military academy nomination from my office are due on October 30, 2026.
Visit foster.house.gov/services/mi… for more information!
I am deeply disturbed by reports of a mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora. Everyone deserves to worship in peace and safety, and no one should live in fear of being targeted because of their faith or ethnicity.
I stand with @CongressmanRaja, our Hindu and South Asian neighbors, and the entire Aurora community. It is incumbent on all of us to speak out against hatred and bigotry wherever they arise.
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, let's continue to uplift Latino voices and celebrate their contributions to our communities. Our diversity is our strength!
Trump's war in Iran is the reason gas and diesel prices are out of control. Lifting sanctions to import fuel from Russia will offer little relief here at home while handing Putin a financial lifeline to continue waging war against Ukraine.
The U.S. must stand with Ukraine and restore these sanctions immediately.
Trump’s deal to import Russian diesel is unlikely to ease U.S. fuel prices much, while lawmakers from both parties question its legality. on.wsj.com/4jQqi7l
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the histories, cultures, traditions, and enduring contributions of Native communities. Let’s continue to lift up Indigenous voices and ensure their stories are recognized and shared for generations to come.
Just a few weeks ago, the House unanimously passed a bill to ensure FEMA funds were distributed without regard for the political party of the families in need. Yet here is President Trump, refusing to give much-needed aid to Americans because he can only see our country as red versus blue.
Every American deserves help when struck by natural disaster, and I will do all I can alongside Governor Pritzker and the rest of the Illinois delegation to help our communities rebuild.
The Trump administration's Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied the state of Illinois' request for a major disaster declaration after August storms, Gov. JB Pritzker's office said Thursday. abc7chicago.com/post/preside…
Trump’s tariffs are driving up your costs.
The New York Fed found that without his tariffs, the price of goods would have gone down.
Republicans refuse to stand up to Trump while you foot the bill.
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