Press Releases
July 28, 2015
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REINS Act Requires Congressional Approval of Costly New Regulations
Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted for the REINS Act (H.R.
July 28, 2015
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U.S. Senate confirms both positions on Monday.
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12), Rodney Davis (IL-13), and John Shimkus (IL-15) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed General Paul Selva as the vice chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and General Darren McDew as the commander of the U.S. Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base:
July 22, 2015
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Signs Letter Citing “Unconscionable and Horrific Abuses”
Washington, D.C.— Rep.
July 16, 2015
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Abilene Trophy Presented to Communities Providing Exceptional Support to Military Bases
Washington, D.C.—Today Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) applauded the St. Louis region for receiving the Abilene Trophy for its support and commitment to Scott Air Force Base. The Abilene Trophy is presented to the one of 13 eligible communities in the United States that is most supportive of its local Air Force Base.
June 26, 2015
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Washington, D.C. —Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling on same-sex marriage:
June 25, 2015
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Washington, D.C. —Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court released its ruling on the King vs. Burwell decision on Obamacare subsidies:
June 24, 2015
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Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 Delays Job-Killing EPA Deadlines for Power Plants
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R.
June 23, 2015
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House Passes Bill to Eliminate Independent Payment Advisory Board
Washington, D.C. —Tonight, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted to repeal one of the more onerous provisions of Obamacare—the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Rep. Bost is a cosponsor of the Seniors’ Access to Medicare Act (H.R.
June 15, 2015
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Letter to VA Secretary Urges Appointment of Permanent Director at St. Louis VA
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12), along with Reps. Rodney Davis (IL-13) John Shimkus (IL-15) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) sent a letter to Secretary Robert McDonald of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) concerning the high turnover rate in the position of Acting Director.