U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL)
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Representative Bost seeks answers on Little Grassy Lake closure
U.S. Representative Mike Bost has raised concerns with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding the decision to fully drain Little Grassy Lake, affecting recreational access in Williamson and Jackson counties.
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Mike Bost confirmed for another term as Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman
U.S. Representative Mike Bost has been confirmed by the House Republican Conference to serve another two-year term as chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
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House passes landmark bill to enhance veteran healthcare
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12), who serves as chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, has expressed approval following the House's passage of H.R. 8371.
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Bost supports $135M renovation funding for St. Louis VA Medical Center
U.S. Representative Mike Bost has expressed approval for the Senate's recent passage of a bill that allocates over $135 million for renovations at the John A. Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis.
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Rep. Mike Bost votes against spending bill lacking election security measures
Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted against a short-term spending compromise that funds the government through December 20th, as it excluded a provision requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Last week, Bost supported a package that would have funded the government until March 20th of next year while implementing SAVE Act reforms.
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Rep. Bost introduces bill targeting accountability for post office closures
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced the Upending Secret Postal Shutdowns (USPS) Act to prohibit the U.S. Postal Service from shutting down a post office under the guise of an "emergency suspension" without first notifying impacted communities and providing a full justification for the closure.
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Bost votes for federal spending package; bill fails amid Democratic opposition
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted Wednesday evening for a federal spending package aimed at funding the government through March of next year and requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. However, due to overwhelming Democratic opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act reforms, the bill failed to pass the House. Congress must approve legislation funding the government by September 30th or risk lapses in essential services.
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Bost, Wagner urge VA to prioritize St. Louis hospital modernization
U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12) and Ann Wagner (MO-2) have urged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize critical improvements at the John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis. In a letter addressed to VA Secretary Denis McDonough, Bost and Wagner highlighted the urgent need for funding to replace the hospital's aging bed tower and modernize clinical services. The letter was also signed by U.S. Reps. Sam Graves (MO-6), Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3), and Jason Smith (MO-8).
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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.