Press Releases
June 9, 2015
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$20 Million Private Investment Will Benefit Local Consumers, Commuters, and Suppliers
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) applauded Union Pacific Railroad’s investment of more than $20 million in the rail line between Chester and the Illinois/Missouri border. The privately-funded project will be completed by mid-October.
June 2, 2015
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“From Day One, I said I would do all I could to be the accessible Representative the 12th Congressional District deserves.”
Washington, D.C. —Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced his staff will hold office hours at two new locations in the 12th Congressional District to best serve Metro East constituents. Bost’s constituent services specialist, Kim Clark, is a native of Madison County and spent 19 years working for Reps. Jerry Costello and Bill Enyart before joining Bost’s staff.
June 2, 2015
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Legislation Garnering Strong Support from American Steel Industry
Washington, D.C. — More organizations in the steel industry are putting their support behind Rep. Mike Bost’s (IL-12) bipartisan American Trade Enforcement Effectiveness Act, which streamlines the process for addressing unfair dumping of foreign products into U.S. markets. Nucor Steel, the Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports, U.S.
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May 28, 2015
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“I couldn’t be happier that the vast majority of steelworkers at Granite City Works will remain on the job and able to provide for their family.”
Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12), Rodney Davis (IL-13) and John Shimkus (IL-15) released the following statements concerning U.S.
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May 27, 2015
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“Make no mistake about it: the impact of the EPA’s Waters of the U.S. ruling will be felt far and wide."
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) released the following statement concerning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s release of the final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule:
May 21, 2015
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Legislation Garnering Strong Support from Steel Industry, Both Parties in Congress
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced the bipartisan American Trade Enforcement Effectiveness Act, which streamlines the process for addressing unfair dumping of foreign products into U.S. markets. Bost worked closely with Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) in crafting the legislation.
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May 19, 2015
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The pay freeze passed the House as part of the FY2016 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill.
Rep. Bost Votes to Freeze Pay for Members of Congress
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) voted today to freeze his own salary and the salaries of other members of Congress for the next fiscal year. The pay freeze passed the House as part of the FY2016 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill.
May 15, 2015
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Funding for Boeing’s Super Hornets Preserves Thousands of Jobs in St. Louis Region
Washington, D.C. — After testifying before the House Armed Services Committee in support of the U.S. Navy’s request of funding for the production of twelve F/A-18 aircraft, also known as the Super Hornet, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with the full funding included. When signed into law, the provision will preserve thousands of jobs in the St.
May 15, 2015
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The bipartisan Stronger Voice for Small Business Act, introduced with Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), was attached as an amendment to the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Washington, D.C.— Today the House approved bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Mike Bost to empower America’s job creators. Bost’s Stronger Voice for Small Business Act permits job creators to directly appeal to the Small Business Administration (SBA) when challenging an inappropriate SBA size standard, a change that saves small businesses from a costly a
May 13, 2015
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The House-passed bill would stop the EPA rule from expanding its federal regulatory power to cover most of our nation’s waters.
Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Rep.