U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Mascoutah)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Mascoutah)
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House Republicans respond to VA ending abortion services under new Trump administration policy
House Republicans have responded to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) recent decision to end abortion services.
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Trump signs new law aimed at helping veteran homeowners avoid foreclosure
President Trump has signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, also known as H.R. 1815, into law.
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Bost joins President Trump for signing of VA home loan reform act
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) attended a bill signing ceremony at the White House, where President Trump signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act into law.
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Chairman Barrett leads field hearing on improving rural veteran healthcare
Today, Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered opening remarks at a field hearing titled "Beyond the City Limits: Delivering for Rural Veterans."
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Mike Bost shares updates on trucking industry meeting and local economic issues
Congressman Mike Bost detailed his recent activities with key industries—including trucking and brewing—and voiced opposition to an energy infrastructure project through posts dated July 24-25, 2025.
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Rep. Mike Bost addresses rural roads and community figures in recent posts
Rep. Mike Bost posted updates between July 21-23 on public events, rural infrastructure concerns for farmers, and a tribute to mentor Ray Doerr.
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Mike Bost announces USPS bill reintroduction and VA infrastructure funding
On July 23, Rep. Mike Bost used Twitter to announce new legislation targeting postal shutdown transparency and significant federal funding for veterans’ medical facility upgrades.
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House committee advances veteran-focused legislation package
Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Mike Bost (R-Ill.), advanced 25 bills for consideration by the full House of Representatives.
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Mike Bost addresses rural issues and honors local leader in recent tweets
U.S. Congressman Rep. Mike Bost used Twitter between July 21-23, 2025 to engage constituents with a town hall invitation, discuss rural infrastructure challenges for Southern Illinois farmers, and honor local mentor Ray Doerr following his passing.
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Bost announces $800M upgrade for Marion & St. Louis VA facilities
U.S. Representative Mike Bost has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs will allocate an additional $800 million this year for infrastructure upgrades.
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Rep. Mike Bost announces USPS legislation and VA facility upgrades
Rep. Mike Bost used Twitter on July 23 to announce new legislation aimed at rural post office closures and highlight $800 million in upgrades for regional VA medical centers.
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Mike Bost addresses farmland security and local events in recent social media posts
Congressman Mike Bost posted on social media about concerns regarding foreign purchases of U.S. farmland and promoted upcoming community events for constituents and veterans.
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Mike Bost addresses foreign land ownership and hosts events for constituents
Rep. Mike Bost highlighted concerns about foreign ownership of U.S. farmland and promoted upcoming events for his constituents—including a telephone town hall and a veteran resource fair—through several tweets posted between July 19 and July 21, 2025
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Oversight hearing scrutinizes VA's improper bonus payment practices
Representative Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, addressed concerns over the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) improper use of recruitment,...
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Rep. Van Orden raises concerns over VA's Veteran Readiness & Employment Program
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, addressed concerns about the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veteran Readiness and Employment program (VR&E) during...
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Rep. Tom Barrett leads oversight hearing on VA’s IT office operations
Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee oversight hearing.
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Hearing discusses role of VA Community Care Program in veteran healthcare
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, opened an oversight hearing today.
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Mike Bost discusses agriculture meeting and legislative votes on Twitter
U.S. Congressman Mike Bost posted several updates between July 16-18 about constituent meetings and recent votes impacting agriculture policy, federal spending cuts for media organizations like NPR and PBS, and defense appropriations benefiting...
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Rep. Mike Bost details recent votes on defense funding and federal spending cuts
Rep. Mike Bost shared updates on meetings with agricultural representatives and detailed recent votes on federal budget cuts and defense appropriations via social media posts dated July 16 and July 18, 2025.
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Senate passes bill aiding veteran homeowners; awaits President Trump's signature
Today, a significant legislative step was taken as the Senate passed H.R. 1815, known as the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act.