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Congressman Mike Bost

Representing the 12th District of Illinois

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September 13, 2016 Press Release

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced he is accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the U.S. military academies.

August 24, 2016 Press Release

Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Department of Insurance’s health care rate filings for 2017, which indicate that premiums could increase by up to 45 percent next year:

August 18, 2016 Press Release

Washington, D.C. —Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration of more than $1.6 million for infrastructure improvements at the Scott Air Force Base/MidAmerica Airport facility.

August 11, 2016 Press Release

Washington, D.C. —Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) applauded a U.S. Department of Commerce decision to impose substantial tariffs on illegally dumped and subsidized foreign steel.  The new penalties are partially the result of legislation Bost introduced last year to improve America’s anti-dumping and countervailing duty trade remedy laws.

July 14, 2016 Press Release

 

Washington, D.C. —Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today his intention to oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement if it comes before the House for a vote later this year.   

 

July 11, 2016 Press Release

Washington, D.C.—Speaker Paul Ryan has appointed Rep.

July 7, 2016 Press Release

Tracy and I would like to invite you to our upcoming Southern Illinois Women’s Fair on Saturday, August 6, 2016. This year, it will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center located at 200 South Illinois Avenue in Carbondale and begins at 8:30 a.m.

July 6, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost issued the following statement today regarding FBI Director James Comey’s decision not to seek charges against Hillary Clinton for transferring classified information on her private server:

June 28, 2016 Press Release

 

Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Bost issued the following the publication of the House Select Committee’s report on the Benghazi, which included testimony from 81 new witnesses and uncovered 75,000 new documents providing the most detailed account of the 2012 terrorist attack that killed four Americans:

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September 13, 2016 In The News

Mike Bost, an Illinois Republican, speaks to thousands of retired coal miners who came to Washington by the busloads to push lawmakers to vote on a bill that would save their pension and health care benefits.

 

September 13, 2016 In The News

Upgrading and maintaining critical infrastructure in communities all across Southern Illinois is paramount for providing the quality of life our residents expect and deserve,” Bost said in the release. “With this funding, a new wastewater treatment plant will not only provide improved drinking water but also alleviate potential health hazards.”

September 1, 2016 In The News

The announcement came from Rep. Mike Bost’s office last week. According to Bost, St. Clair as well as Franklin, Williamson and Pulaski counties are set to receive $3.2 million in federal grants or loans for rural developments through the Community Facility Grant program by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.


 

September 1, 2016 In The News

Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Department of Insurance's health care rate filings for 2017, which indicate that premiums could increase by up to 45 percent next year:  "Today's announcement of massive increases in health insurance premiums is the predictable outcome of the President's health care law.

September 1, 2016 In The News

“This is a significant investment in an important hub of transportation for many thousands of residents and military personnel in and around the Metro East,” Bost said. “This grant provides necessary funding for critical upgrades at MidAmerica.

September 1, 2016 In The News

Local officials were pleased to hear of a recent decision to place tariffs on steel imports, but the real key will be when — or if — the U.S. Steel-Granite City Works reopens, they said.  The U.S.

September 1, 2016 In The News

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, whose district includes Scott, made it clear he opposes a new BRAC even getting started.  “I voted to prevent any new round of BRAC from moving forward; but it’s going to take continued vigilance to ensure Scott, its mission, and our military personnel are protected in the future,” Bost said in a statement.  Kern isn’t taking the future of Scott for granted.

August 17, 2016 In The News

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, whose district includes Scott, made it clear he opposes a new BRAC even getting started.  “I voted to prevent any new round of BRAC from moving forward; but it’s going to take continued vigilance to ensure Scott, its mission, and our military personnel are protected in the future,” Bost said in a statement.

August 15, 2016 In The News

Congressman Mike Bost, State Representative Terri Bryant and State Senator Gary Forby were in attendance. Forby says community health centers will continue to suffer as long as Illinois operates without a full-year spending plan.  "The last year, we didn't have a budget. No matter what we do, whoever it is, we have to have a budget.

August 15, 2016 In The News

“When we lose one of our brave heroes who died defending our freedoms, it impacts us all. Over the weekend, Southern Illinois lost a true patriot when Army Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Wilbur gave his life in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan. Tracy's and my prayers go out to his wife and two small children after the tragic loss of this 36 year old.

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