U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL)
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House passes major veterans' package with strong bipartisan support
The House of Representatives has passed a significant veterans' package, H.R. 8371, known as The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.
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Rep Mike Bost advocates for comprehensive veteran healthcare improvement act
Rep Mike Bost shared insights into a new legislative effort aimed at enhancing veteran healthcare through a series of tweets dated November 18, 2024.
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Chairman Bost's team investigates Mountain Home VA after serious allegations
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) announced that his oversight team has visited the Mountain Home VA Medical Center in Tennessee.
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Chairman Bost urges VA response to unresolved veteran affairs inquiries
Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost expressed concerns regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs' lack of response to nearly 30 letters and over 50 additional requests for information. These inquiries cover various issues related to the delivery of care, benefits, and services at the VA.
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Report criticizes leadership at Buffalo VA over delayed patient care
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost has issued a statement following the release of a report by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG). The report, titled “Leaders Failed to Address Community Care Consult Delays Despite Staff’s Advocacy Efforts at VA Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo,” highlights significant delays in patient care, specifically in radiation therapy and neurosurgery appointments. These delays have resulted in harm to at least 12 veterans in New York.
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Chairman Van Orden addresses Digital GI Bill project mismanagement
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisc.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, addressed concerns today regarding the management of the Digital GI Bill (DGIB) project. His remarks came at the beginning of a subcommittee hearing to discuss a report from the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG), which highlighted significant issues in the planning and execution of this program.
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Hearing examines challenges in VA appointment scheduling systems
Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, led a hearing today focused on the challenges in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appointment scheduling systems. The oversight hearing, titled "Ensuring Timely Access: Challenges in VA Scheduling," aimed to address ongoing issues with both Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and community care scheduling.
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Chairman Bost addresses veteran caregiver challenges at House Committee hearing
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) delivered opening remarks today at the start of the Committee’s oversight hearing titled, “Everyday Heroes: Supporting the Veteran Caregiver Community.”
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House passes four bipartisan bills focused on veteran support
The House of Representatives has passed four bipartisan bills aimed at improving services for veterans. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) commented on the passage, highlighting the benefits these bills will bring to veterans and their families.
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Rep. Kiggans addresses issues at Hampton VA Medical Center
Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, addressed the subcommittee's hearing on the investigation into the Hampton, Virginia Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Hampton VAMC). This inquiry followed concerns that led to changes in some of the facility’s leadership.
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Rep. Rosendale addresses VA IT system failures impacting budget
On September 19, 2024, Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered opening remarks at the subcommittee’s oversight hearing titled “VA’s Open Cash Register: Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Revenue Operations.” The hearing aimed to scrutinize the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) difficulties in operating IT systems crucial for preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in VA community care payments and collecting insurance payments and copays.
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House subcommittee examines operations of Veterans Crisis Line during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health’s oversight hearing entitled, “Dial 988 +1: Examining the Operations of the Veterans Crisis Line”:
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Chairman Luttrell opens hearing on VA's contracted disability compensation examinations
Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, delivered opening remarks today at the subcommittee’s oversight hearing titled, “Examining VA’s Challenges with Ensuring Quality Contracted Disability Compensation Examinations.”
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House passes supplemental bill addressing VA shortfall
Today, the House of Representatives convened to deliberate on H.R. 9468, the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act. This bill proposes $3 billion in mandatory funding for certain veteran benefits while holding the Biden-Harris Administration accountable for budgetary miscalculations that led to an unprecedented shortfall. The measure passed by voice vote.
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Subcommittee holds hearing on veteran healthcare legislation
Today, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, delivered opening remarks at the start of the subcommittee’s legislative hearing on 16 bills aimed at enhancing healthcare and services for veterans.
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Bost wants House to back investing in domestic iron, steel to 'support strong Buy American policies'
A Republican congressman from Illinois backed a Congressional Steel Caucus' letter to the House calling for stronger support of Buy American policies.
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Bost survives challenge in 12th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) is projected to hold on to his 12th Congressional District seat, easily besting challenger Preston Nelson in Tuesday's primary.
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Bost touts $700,000 grant to boost Granite City rail service
A project to better link America’s Central Port in Granite City with national freight transportation will receive the majority of its funding from a federal grant recently announced by Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL), according to a press release.
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After retaining District 12 Congressional seat, Bost calls for constitutional renaissance
The federal government needs to return to governing via powers granted by the Constitution, Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost said shortly after Southern Illinois voters decided Tuesday to send him back to Washington for another term in the 12th Congressional District House seat.
