Mike Bost

COLONEL MICHAEL H. BOYCE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4613-H4614] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

TAKE CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4548-H4613] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

ANTHONY "TONY" J. GALLOPO VA CLINIC Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4472-H4473] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

CAPTAIN PAUL W. "BUD" BUCHA VA MEDICAL CENTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4476-H4478] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

RODNEY C. HAMILTON SR. VA CLINIC Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4474-H4475] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

COLONEL MICHAEL H. BOYCE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4473-H4474] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

CORPORAL PATRICK D. TILLMAN VA CLINIC Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4478-H4480] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

BOST ANNOUNCES $13 MILLION FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS TRUCK PARKING WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation more than $13 million in BUILD grant funding to expand truck parking at two…

HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL MATTHEW A. LAMB Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H4087] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

HOUSE 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…

BOST 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.…

SHARRI 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…

VETERANS 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 ]…

BOST 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…

FISCAL 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…

FISHER 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 ]…

VETERANS' 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…

BOST 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…

VETERANS 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 […

GOVERNMENT 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…

BOST 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.…

BOST 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…

ILLINOIS 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,…

BOST 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…

BOST, 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…

BOST 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…

ILLINOIS 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…

BOST 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…

BOST 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…

BOST 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…

BOST 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…

BOST 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…

BOST, 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…

BOST 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…

BOST 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…

REPS. 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…

FIRST 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…

HONORING 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 ]…

VETERANS 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…

ERNEST 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 […

VETERANS 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…

MOVING 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…

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…

BOST 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,…

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…

VETERANS 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 […

VETERANS 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 […

BOST 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…

BOST 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…

CLEAR COMMUNICATION FOR VETERANS CLAIMS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1437-H1439] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…