Illinois' 12th Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 12th Congressional District
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U.S. Rep. Bost: SOLAR Act 'stops taxpayer-funded solar projects from steamrolling local communities'
Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois' 12th Congressional District said that the SOLAR Act is designed to prevent taxpayer-funded solar projects from overwhelming local communities and threatening Southern Illinois farmland.
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Rep. Mike Bost: 'China and other bad actors have gotten away with cheating our trade laws'
U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois' 12th Congressional District announced the introduction of the Fighting Trade Cheats Act, aimed at providing U.S. manufacturers with tools to hold foreign trade violators accountable.
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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost: 'Southern Illinois farmers scored a BIG win this week as a USMCA trade panel ruled against Mexico'
U.S. Representative Mike Bost expressed approval for a recent ruling by a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade panel concerning Mexico's restrictions on U.S. corn exports.
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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost: 'Pleased to announce that the House has passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole Veterans bill'
U.S. Representative Mike Bost announced the passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole Veterans Bill, highlighting its potential benefits for veterans.
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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost: 'California has no right to tell farmers in Illinois how to raise their livestock or run their farms'
U.S. Representative Mike Bost voiced his opposition to California's Proposition 12 in a Facebook post dated December 5, stating, "Prop 12 policies are hurting our farmers and producers."
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From SE Illinois News
12th Congressional District candidate Bailey: ‘The swamp is doing everything it can to lie and buy this election for its failed incumbent’
Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District, has publicly criticized his opponent, incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), accusing him of being part of the political "swamp" and engaging in actions that are detrimental to the nation. In an appeal to supporters, Bailey urged them to contribute to his campaign in order to "drain the swamp" and prioritize putting "America First."
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From SE Illinois News
12th Congressional District candidate Darren Bailey to engage with voters at Trenton’s Hank’s Bowl
Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District, is preparing to engage with voters in an unconventional setting. On January 30, from 5 to 7 p.m., Bailey will host a "Meet & Greet" event at Hank’s Bowl, a distinguished establishment located at 29 W Illinois St. in Trenton.
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From SE Illinois News
Bailey: ‘Joe Biden’s handling of the border, ceding control to cartels involved in human trafficking, is despicable’
Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District, has expressed strong concerns about the Biden administration's management of the border situation. Bailey accuses President Biden of surrendering control to cartels involved in human trafficking and describes this as "despicable". He advocates for robust measures to secure the borders and goes so far as to label the cartels as terrorists.
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From SE Illinois News
12th Congressional District candidate Bailey: ‘I’m not just standing with President Trump; I’m rallying beside him, fighting for truth and justice!’
In a recent reaction to the ongoing efforts to exclude former President Donald Trump from the Illinois ballot, Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District, expressed his unwavering support for Trump. He criticized what he termed as 'radical liberals' for their attempts to destabilize democracy and described their actions as desperate.
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Bost Bill Ensures Only American Citizens Vote In D.c. Elections
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-IL) introduced legislation today requiring U.S. citizenship to vote in any Washington, D.C., election.
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Bost Introduces Legislation to Combat Teacher Shortages
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) on May 12 introduced legislation to combat inadequate funding and teacher shortages in rural schools. The Rural Education Investment Act requires the Secretary of Education to determine the percentage of K-12 students living in rural areas who are served by local educational agencies, and reserve at least an equal percentage of Teacher Quality Partnership grants for those agencies.
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Bost Votes to Increase Debt Limit, Restore Fiscal Sanity
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost voted on April 26, 2023 for the House Republicans’ plan to responsibly increase the debt limit through March 2024 in exchange for significant reductions in government spending.
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Bost wins 12th Congressional District race
Republican Mike Bost has been declared the winner in the 12th Congressional District against Democrat Brendan Kelly.