Press Releases
December 30, 2015
Press Release
Because I want to do everything I can to provide Southern Illinoisans with the resources they need should this flood damage or destroy property, I am providing residents with the following links for up-to-date information concerning the Flood of 2015. For a list of available Red Cross shelters should you need to evacuate your home or business, click
December 21, 2015
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I am writing to invite all high school students from Illinois’ 12th Congressional District to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition.
December 18, 2015
Press Release
Omnibus Cuts Taxes, Strengthens Military, and Reins In Executive Overreach
Today, Rep.
December 9, 2015
Press Release
Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted to strengthen the security of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) by supporting the bipartisan Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act (H.R. 158).
Washington, D.C.—On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted to strengthen the security of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) by supporting the bipartisan Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act (H.R. 158).
December 9, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C.—This week, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) sent a letter to the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging a halt to the potential construction of the St.
December 3, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted for H.R. 8—the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act—which will maximize America’s energy potential to make our energy infrastructure more resilient and create jobs.
November 23, 2015
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St. Clair County/Scott Air Force Base Being Considered as Home for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
November 19, 2015
Press Release
House Passes SAFE Act Requiring Strict Background Checks Before Entry to U.S.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) joined nearly all House Republicans and 47 House Democrats in voting for H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act. The bill requires enhanced screening and background checks for Syrian and Iraqi refugees before being considered for admittance into the United States.
November 16, 2015
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Scott Air Force Base Being Considered as Home for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C.—Today, Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12), John Shimkus (IL-15), and Rodney Davis (IL-13) sent an additional letter to National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Director Robert Cardillo highlighting the operational and financial benefits of the O’Fallon site in St. Clair County for the new NGA West facilities.