Press Releases
February 13, 2015
Press Release
America's Small Business Tax Relief Act Results in More Opportunity for Working Families
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) voted for the America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act (H.R. 636). The bill is a package of three tax bills that are intended to help reduce taxes on small businesses.
February 13, 2015
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Bost to Conduct Events across District Promoting Job Growth, Economic Development
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) announced he will spend his first constituent work week, beginning next Monday, conducting a “Southern Illinois Jobs Tour.” The tour will take him to every corner of the 12th Congressional District holding roundtable meetings, education-related forums, and industry tours focused on job growth and empowering middle class fam
February 5, 2015
Press Release
The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 (H.R. 527) Passes Full House
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12), voted to give millions of Americans employed by small businesses a stronger voice in the regulatory process. Rep. Bost sits on the Committee on Small Business.
February 3, 2015
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Includes Health Care-related Provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 596) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
February 2, 2015
Press Release
“President Obama’s Groundhog Day budget promises more of the same failed tax and spend policies that have produced few jobs but lots of debt. Frankly, I’d rather take another six weeks of winter.”
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Bost issued the following statement on President Obama’s FY2016 Budget:
January 21, 2015
Press Release
Rep. Bost attends his first State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C.—Tonight, Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement after President Barack Obama addressed both Houses of Congress during the State of the Union at the U.S. Capitol:
January 14, 2015
Press Release
Five Amendments Prevent Federal Agencies from Carrying Out Executive Orders
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) voted for five amendments to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security funding bill that seek to prevent federal agencies from carrying out the Obama Administration’s immigration executive orders.
January 13, 2015
Press Release
The Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 Holds Federal Agencies Accountable for Potential Unnecessary and Costly Regulations
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) voted for the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015 (H.R. 185) which changes the process in which federal agencies formulate new regulations.
January 9, 2015
Press Release
Belleville News Democrat
"But if he does, he’s going to send a clear message, I’m afraid, to those people in my district that their jobs are not that important,” Bost said.
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January 9, 2015
Press Release
Passage of Keystone XL Pipeline Will Create Thousands of Jobs for Southern Illinois
Washington, D.C.—After being in office less than a week, today Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) delivered his first floor speech to stress the importance of the passage of the Keystone XL Pipeline Act (H.R. 26).