Press Releases
August 3, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement after the Obama Administration issued an onerous rule for coal-fired power plants, demanding that generators cut their carbon dioxide output 32 percent:
July 31, 2015
Press Release
Congressman Will Visit Healthcare Facilities Across 12th District
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) announced he will be spending next week visiting healthcare facilities across Southern Illinois. The tour will take him to several communities in the 12th Congressional District where he will visit healthcare centers and organizations focused on quality healthcare, and talk with healthcare professionals.
July 31, 2015
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National Retail Federation Honors Rep. Bost for Support of Retail Community
Washington, D.C.— This week, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) was honored with the National Retail Federation’s “Heroes of Main Street” award for his pro-jobs voting record in support of small businesses and retailers on a host of issues, including trade, health care, and tax reform.
July 29, 2015
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Vote Empowers VA Secretary to Remove Those Who Are Failing Our Veterans
Washington, D.C.— Today Congressmen Mike Bost (IL-12) voted to give the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) increased flexibility to fire employees whose performance misconduct led to substandard care for our Veterans. The VA Accountability Act of 2015 (H.R.
July 29, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C.— Today Congressmen Mike Bost (IL-12) announced he will be conducting two more Congressional Listening Tours in Mounds and Anna next week. This will bring the total number of listening tours to 10 in the 12th District since he took office in January. Rep. Bost will have conducted one session in each of the twelve counties by the end of this year.
July 29, 2015
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Washington, D.C.— Today Congressmen Mike Bost (IL-12) honored long-time Belleville-area mailman Don Fix for taking action to help an injured Swansea couple who had fallen and needed help.
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.