U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Mascoutah)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Mascoutah)
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Bost announces $2.7 million grant for flood recovery in Southern Illinois
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today a $2.7 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair lasting damage caused by May 2019 flooding. The sites include Carlyle Lake, the Kaskaskia Project Area, and locations in Central Illinois and Southeast Missouri.
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Bost addresses USPS distribution center on Southern Illinois delivery delays
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) met with senior leadership at the U.S. Postal Service Distribution Center in St. Louis to address delivery delays and emergency closures affecting mail delivery in Southern Illinois.
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Rep. Mike Bost responds to Israeli PM Netanyahu's congressional address
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) released a statement following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress today.
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Bost comments on Secret Service director's resignation after Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) released a statement today regarding U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle’s resignation following the assassination attempt against President Trump.
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Rep. Bost calls for Secret Service director's resignation after assassination attempt
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) has called for the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following an assassination attempt against President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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Bost comments on Biden's decision to exit 2024 presidential race
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) issued a statement today in response to President Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
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Rep. Bost issues statement on attack on President Trump
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today issued a statement following an attack on President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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Bill introduced by Rep Mike Bost aims to rename post office after fallen marine
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced legislation today to rename the U.S. Post Office at 19 W. White Street in Millstadt after Marine Cpl. Matthew A. Wyatt. Wyatt, a native of Millstadt, was killed on December 3, 2004, while stopping a suicide bomber's truck loaded with 600 pounds of explosives at the gates of his Forward Operating Base in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
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Representatives seek review of Chinese acquisition of Cahokia grain terminal
U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (IL-12) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) expressed concerns today regarding the recent acquisition of the Cahokia grain terminal by COFCO International Ltd, a Chinese state-run company. In a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), Bost and Budzinski called for an immediate review of the acquisition to assess its implications for America’s national security and the region’s agricultural economy.
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Bost secures key wins in Water Resources Development Act
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) applauded the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's passage of legislation bolstering federal water infrastructure projects. The Water Resources Development Act, which includes several key maritime priorities championed by Bost, is expected to receive a vote on the House floor in the coming weeks.
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Bost secures key wins in new veterans funding bill
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) applauded the House passage of legislation fully funding veterans’ programs and military construction for the next fiscal year. The bill included several key priorities Bost secured to improve the delivery of care and services at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Bost joins delegation for D-Day commemoration in Normandy
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) departed for Normandy, France, Wednesday afternoon with a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The House members will participate in observances of the anniversary alongside veterans and their families, active servicemembers, government and military officials, and foreign dignitaries.
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Bost criticizes Trump trial verdict as politically motivated
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) released a statement today in response to the jury's guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump’s New York trial.
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Bost leads bipartisan call for answers on Israel aid delay
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) has joined a bipartisan group of 104 U.S. House members in seeking an explanation from President Biden for the delays in delivering weapons and artillery to Israel.
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Rep. Bost announces winner of 2024 Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) has announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The winning piece, "Life of a Child," was created by Olivia Spour from Teutopolis High School. Her artwork will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel in the U.S. Capitol for the next year.
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BOST INTRODUCES BILL PROTECTING FARM LAND
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) has put forth a new bill known as the SOLAR Act, aiming to safeguard farm land by regulating solar panel projects on prime and unique farmland. The legislation, if passed, would ensure that rural communities have a voice in the approval process for such projects while granting farmers the freedom to embrace renewable energy solutions on their lands. In a statement, Bost expressed his concerns about the diminishing farmland, stating, "We are losing precious and productive farmland that is being used up, acre after...
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BOST'S VETERANS' SECOND AMENDMENT PROVISION SIGNED INTO LAW
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost's legislation aimed at safeguarding veterans' Second Amendment rights has been successfully incorporated into a recent spending package signed into law, as announced by the Congressman himself. The bill prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs from automatically flagging veterans for background checks when they seek financial assistance."This new law will ensure our veterans’ constitutional rights will be protected when they come to their government looking for help," stated Rep. Bost, emphasizing the significance of preserving veterans' rights. He...
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BOST ISSUES RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT BIDEN'S STATE OF THE UNION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) has strongly criticized President Biden's State of the Union Address in a recent statement. Bost described Biden's speech as "less a State of the Union than it was a State of Delusion," highlighting his concerns about the President's address.According to Bost, Biden's speech failed to resonate with the American people, with the Representative stating, "Biden took a victory lap for an economy the American people have no faith in and celebrated a legislative agenda that’s already failed." Bost also criticized Biden's...
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HOUSE PAVES WAY FOR BOST'S VETERANS' SECOND AMENDMENT PROVISION TO BE SIGNED INTO LAW
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a spending package that includes legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) aimed at protecting veterans' Second Amendment rights without due process. The proposal restricts the Department of Veterans Affairs from automatically submitting veterans' names for background checks when they require financial assistance. Bost's initiative is anticipated to pass the Senate this weekend and then be signed into law."No veteran should lose their constitutional right to bear arms simply because they need help managing their...
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BOST ANNOUNCES 2024 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) has announced the commencement of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, extending an invitation to high school students from Illinois’ 12th Congressional District to participate. The competition, established by Congress in 1982, offers young artists from all 50 states a platform to display their creative prowess."Every spring, I enjoy seeing the artwork that our talented Southern Illinois high school students create for the Congressional Art Competition," expressed Bost. "This competition gives them a great...