Mike Bost
RRepublicanIL-12 · Representative
59
/ 100
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Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone13
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency79
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology45
Total Statements
21
Floor Speeches
24
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 29Environment: 27Veterans: 22Trade: 16Healthcare: 15Defense: 15Infrastructure: 13Agriculture: 11Foreign Policy: 9Housing: 9Crime & Justice: 7Education: 6Labor: 5Social Security: 4Immigration: 4
Speech Tone
Neutral: 23Urgent: 11Bipartisan: 6Ceremonial: 4Partisan Attack: 1
Statements (45)
Floor Speech2026-05-21BipartisanGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR1041HR4366
VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACTVETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3684-H3692] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-05-21Gun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR1041
HOUSE PASSES BOST BILL TO PROTECT VETERANS' SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTSHOUSE PASSES BOST BILL TO PROTECT VETERANS' SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today applauds the passage of H.R. 1041, the Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act. This legislation introduced by Bost prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from…
Press Release2026-05-21HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
BOST ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF $1.6 BILLION INVESTMENT FOR ST. LOUIS VA HOSPITALBOST ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF $1.6 BILLION INVESTMENT FOR ST. LOUIS VA HOSPITAL WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that Congress has approved a Department of Veterans Affairs budget request of $1.6 billion to modernize the John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St.…
Floor Speech2026-05-21UrgentTaxesDefenseHousingHR6047HRES1300
SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC EDMUNDSON VETERANS BENEFITS EXPANSION ACT OF 2026SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC EDMUNDSON VETERANS BENEFITS EXPANSION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3699-H3707] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-05-20CeremonialEnvironmentVeteransInfrastructure
BOST CELEBRATES AMERICAN AIRLINES CONTRACT WITH MARION AIRPORTBOST CELEBRATES AMERICAN AIRLINES CONTRACT WITH MARION AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has selected American Airlines to provide Essential Air Service at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion . B…
Floor Speech2026-05-19HealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR3482
VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE SCHEDULING IMPROVEMENT ACTVETERANS COMMUNITY CARE SCHEDULING IMPROVEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3573-H3575] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR3726
FISHER HOUSE AVAILABILITY ACT OF 2026FISHER HOUSE AVAILABILITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3577-H3579] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-05-19CeremonialAgriculture
BOST INTRODUCES BILL HIGHLIGHTING FARMERS' MENTAL HEALTH NEEDSBOST INTRODUCES BILL HIGHLIGHTING FARMERS' MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) this week joined Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-8) in introducing a resolution to recognize the mental health crisis facing America's agricultural producers and workforce. According to the…
Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR2954
VETERANS' TRANSITION TO TRUCKING ACT OF 2025VETERANS' TRANSITION TO TRUCKING ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3576-H3577] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR6710S2393
FISCAL YEAR 2025 VETERANS AFFAIRS MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY AUTHORIZATION ACTFISCAL YEAR 2025 VETERANS AFFAIRS MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY AUTHORIZATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3575-H3576] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-04-29TaxesTradeHousingHR1815
BOST JOINS PRESIDENT TRUMP AT WHITE HOUSE FOR VA HOME LOAN BILL SIGNINGBOST JOINS PRESIDENT TRUMP AT WHITE HOUSE FOR VA HOME LOAN BILL SIGNING WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) joined President Trump at the White House today for a bill signing ceremony for the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act. The new law, a priority for Bost as chairman of the…
Press Release2026-04-29UrgentEnvironmentAgriculture
BOST ANNOUNCES $300,000 HHS GRANT TO SUPPORT LAWRENCE COUNTY OPIOID RESPONSE EFFORTSBOST ANNOUNCES $300,000 HHS GRANT TO SUPPORT LAWRENCE COUNTY OPIOID RESPONSE EFFORTS WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Lawrence County. The funding, awarded through the Rural Communities…
Press Release2026-04-29Taxes
BOST RESPONDS TO RESULTS OF ST. LOUIS POSTAL PROCESSING CENTER AUDITBOST RESPONDS TO RESULTS OF ST. LOUIS POSTAL PROCESSING CENTER AUDIT W ASHINGTON , D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) highlighted the results of an audit release d today by the U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General of the St. Louis and Hazelton, Missouri, p rocessing and…
Press Release2026-04-29
BOST, MILLER, LAHOOD INTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING ILLINOIS NATIVE CHARLIE KIRKBOST, MILLER, LAHOOD INTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING ILLINOIS NATIVE CHARLIE KIRK WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today joined U.S. Representatives Mary Miller (IL-15) and Darin LaHood (IL-18) in introducing a House resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative…
Press Release2026-04-29ImmigrationHealthcareEnvironment
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN RESOURCESGOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN RESOURCES As of October 1st, many federal operations have been shut down pending approval of a new government funding resolution. I appreciate Southern Illinois' frustrations with the shutdown and the uncertainties it brings. That's why I supported a House-passed funding package…
Press Release2026-04-29ImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
BOST ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION SPEECHBOST ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday evening: "President Trump's State of the…
Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanEnvironmentVoting Rights
REPS. BOST, MILLER, LAHOOD REQUEST ANSWERS FROM ILLINOIS ELECTION BOARD ON VOTER ROLL INTEGRITYREPS. BOST, MILLER, LAHOOD REQUEST ANSWERS FROM ILLINOIS ELECTION BOARD ON VOTER ROLL INTEGRITY WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) led a letter with Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) and Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) to the Illinois State Board of Elections requesting…
Press Release2026-04-29Healthcare
BOST ISSUES STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE SAVE AMERICA ACTBOST ISSUES STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE SAVE AMERICA ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement upon House passage tonight of the SAVE America Act, legislation requiring voters to show a photo identification to cast a ballot: "I voted for the…
Press Release2026-04-29HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
BOST DELIVERS ON LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTSBOST DELIVERS ON LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced the Continuing Resolution passed by Congress this week to reopen the government included $1.4 million for three local projects he championed in the House this year.…
Press Release2026-04-29HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
BOST VOTES TO END DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWNBOST VOTES TO END DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted today to end the longest government shutdown in history, reopening the government and funding essential services through January 30th. The Continuing Resolution, which passed the House on a near…
Press Release2026-04-29Partisan AttackForeign Policy
ILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS URGE END TO DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWNILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS URGE END TO DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the government shutdown reached its 30th day, U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12), Mary Miller (IL-15), and Darin LaHood (IL-16) urged Congressional Democrats to reopen the federal government before key programs,…
Press Release2026-04-29TaxesVeteransInfrastructure
BOST BILL WOULD MODERNIZE ST. LOUIS VA MEDICAL CENTERBOST BILL WOULD MODERNIZE ST. LOUIS VA MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today introduced legislation to authorize funding for major upgrades at the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Jefferson Barracks. The bill authorizes up to $1.76 billion to expand…
Press Release2026-04-29UrgentEnvironmentTradeAgriculture
BOST, BUDZINSKI INTRODUCE BILL TO MODERNIZE USDA LOAN PROGRAMSBOST, BUDZINSKI INTRODUCE BILL TO MODERNIZE USDA LOAN PROGRAMS WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced legislation Wednesday to remove outdated eligibility barriers that prevent modern family farms from accessing U.S. Department of Agriculture loan…
Press Release2026-04-29ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
BOST VOTES TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY, BOLSTER SUPPORT FOR TROOPSBOST VOTES TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY, BOLSTER SUPPORT FOR TROOPS WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, legislation that strengthens America's national defense, advances President Trump's peace…
Press Release2026-04-29Ethics
ILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS URGE NO PARDON FOR MADIGANILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS URGE NO PARDON FOR MADIGAN WASHINGTON, D.C. - Illinois' U.S. House Republican delegation urged President Trump in a letter today to reject former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's request for a presidential pardon. U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12), Darin LaHood…
Press Release2026-04-29TradeInfrastructure
BOST ANNOUNCES $11 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR CRAB ORCHARD TRAILSBOST ANNOUNCES $11 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR CRAB ORCHARD TRAILS WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced the Federal Highway Administration has delivered $11.1 million for the Crab Orchard Greenway Multimodal Network , supporting construction of 12 miles of new…
Press Release2026-04-29UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
BOST ANNOUNCES UPGRADES FOR MARION, ST. LOUIS VA FACILITIESBOST ANNOUNCES UPGRADES FOR MARION, ST. LOUIS VA FACILITIES WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs will fund an additional $800 million in infrastructure upgrades this year, including improvements to the Marion VA Medical…
Floor Speech2026-04-20UrgentTaxesEnvironmentCrime & JusticeHR7386
FIRST RESPONDER NETWORK AUTHORITY REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2026FIRST RESPONDER NETWORK AUTHORITY REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2967-H2970] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-02-25CeremonialCrime & Justice
HONORING COACH DARYL MURPHYHONORING COACH DARYL MURPHY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2299] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-02-02TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR3123
ERNEST PELTZ ACCRUED VETERANS BENEFITS ACTERNEST PELTZ ACCRUED VETERANS BENEFITS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1930-H1932] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-02TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR1458
VETERANS EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2025VETERANS EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1933-H1935] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-02-02HealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR658
ESTABLISHMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A PERSON AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE CLINICAL SUPERVISION, IN THE…ESTABLISHMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A PERSON AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE CLINICAL SUPERVISION, IN THE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23…
Floor Speech2026-02-02UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR988
MOVING NATIONAL WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE TO ILLINOIS; PRINCIPAL OFFICE TO MURPHYSBORO, ILLINOISMOVING NATIONAL WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE TO ILLINOIS; PRINCIPAL OFFICE TO MURPHYSBORO, ILLINOIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1927-H1929] From the…
Floor Speech2026-02-02TaxesEnvironmentTradeHR980HR913
VETERANS READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2025VETERANS READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1929-H1930] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-01-22UrgentHealthcareDefenseTrade
BOST SECURES $7 MILLION FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS INFRASTRUCTURE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROJECTSBOST SECURES $7 MILLION FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS INFRASTRUCTURE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROJECTS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) applauded House approval today of a transportation, health, and security funding package that provides a 3.8% pay raise for members of the military,…
Floor Speech2026-01-21UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyChinaHR6945HR6359
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6945, SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R.PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6945, SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages…
Floor Speech2026-01-20TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR1663
VETERANS SCAM AND FRAUD EVASION ACT OF 2025VETERANS SCAM AND FRAUD EVASION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H937-H939] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-20HealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR659HR2303
VETERANS LAW JUDGE EXPERIENCE ACT OF 2025VETERANS LAW JUDGE EXPERIENCE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H936-H937] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-01-14ImmigrationAbortionTaxesHR7006
BOST BACKS RESPONSIBLE FUNDING PACKAGE TO SECURE THE NATION AND REIN IN SPENDINGBOST BACKS RESPONSIBLE FUNDING PACKAGE TO SECURE THE NATION AND REIN IN SPENDING WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted for a foreign operations and financial services funding bill for the remaining fiscal year that prioritizes national security and core government…
Press Release2026-01-08UrgentForeign PolicyDefenseLabor
BOST SECURES FUNDING FOR SEVEN LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTSBOST SECURES FUNDING FOR SEVEN LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today applauded House passage of a commerce, energy, and interior funding bill for the remaining fiscal year that includes nearly $9 million for seven local infrastructure projects he…
Floor Speech2025-03-04AbortionTaxes
HONORING JUDY REPKING'S PRO-LIFE ADVOCACYHONORING JUDY REPKING'S PRO-LIFE ADVOCACY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E184] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2023-09-26BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR1767S2795
EXTENDING AND MODIFYING CERTAIN AUTHORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSEXTENDING AND MODIFYING CERTAIN AUTHORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [House] [Pages H4475-H4480] From the…
Floor Speech2023-09-26UrgentDefenseTradeEducation
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTHNATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [House] [Page H4467] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2023-09-26CeremonialEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR4368HRES66
AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [House] [Pages H4505-H4566] From the…
Floor Speech2018-07-25UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefense
RECOGNIZING THANET NATISRIRECOGNIZING THANET NATISRI Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Page H7159] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…