Gun Violence Prevention
Every individual should have the right to live free from the fear of gun violence. The fact that 100 Americans die each day from guns is unacceptable. It’s an epidemic that has affected communities in every part of our country, including our own. We must pursue common sense solutions to gun violence - including expanding background checks and banning the sale of military-style assault weapons. I am proud to join the vast majority of Americans who support these measures. Congress has a responsibility to protect innocent lives. Thoughts and prayers are not enough.
My Work on Gun Violence Prevention
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban:
“Today, I was proud to vote for legislation to prohibit the sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons and high capacity magazines. This legislation would save lives and make our communities safer.
Naperville, IL – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after a shooting took place at a WeatherTech facility in Bolingbrook, IL:
"Today, our community has been shattered by yet another act of senseless gun violence. Words cannot express the heartbreak the victims and their families are feeling right now. My thoughts are with them during these difficult times.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – the most significant piece of gun violence legislation in nearly three decades. This package includes common sense gun safety measures to protect America’s children, keep our schools safe, and reduce the threat of violence across the nation:
Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Our Kids Act, a package of critical, common sense gun safety measures:
“The mass shootings we’ve seen over the past few weeks – at a grocery store in Buffalo, a medical clinic in Oklahoma, and an elementary school in Texas – are more than heartbreaking. They have highlighted the extent to which political dysfunction has hurt our nation and failed our people.
In a local response to the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, about 60 people gathered Saturday afternoon at the WWII memorial on Washington Street in downtown Naperville. The group was there in protest of the recent wave of mass shootings in the U.S. and to urge elected officials to take action. The crowd chanted “enough is enough,” “end the violence now,” and “no more guns.”
Illinois Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced a House resolution to honor the victims of the shooting that took place at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, Illinois on February 15, 2019.
Five innocent people were killed and six police officers were injured when a shooter who was illegally in possession of a firearm opened fire at the Henry Pratt Company warehouse in Aurora.
Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after President Biden addressed a Joint Session of Congress:
“Tonight, President Biden laid out a bold plan to overcome this pandemic and build back an economy that is stronger and more equitable for all Americans.
Both Democrats and a Republican representing Will County in Congress supported legislation to expand background checks on all gun sales.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills last Thursday to require a background check for every gun sale or transfer and to close a “loophole” which allows for the sale of a firearm if a background check is not completed within three business day, according to a news release.
Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, called the changes “commonsense” and cited gun violence near his district as an example of what the bill aim to prevent.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) voted to pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act, two commonsense gun violence prevention measures to require background checks on all gun sales and close the Charleston Loophole that allowed the hate crime at Mother Emanuel AME Church. In the 116th Congress, the House passed versions of these two bills in a strong, bipartisan way.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office: