U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL)
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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.
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Bost slams NGA decision not to relocate in St. Clair County
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Dist. 12) expressed his disappointment at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's (NGA) recent decision to pass over St. Clair County in favor of North St. Louis for its new western headquarters.
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Illinois Representatives sent the NGA a letter assessing the benefits of hosting the new NGA West facility in St. Clair County
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is currently assessing options for its new NGA West Facility.
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Bost believes St. Clair County to be the ideal site for new NGA West Campus
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost believes St. Clair County adjacent to Scott Air Force Base is the ideal site for the next National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency West campus.
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Bost urges Obama to suspend Syrian immigration
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) sent a letter to President Obama last week asking him to halt Syrian immigration until the government can review the entry requirements.
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Bost votes in favor of additional scrutiny for refugees
Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) and most House Republicans joined 47 House Democrats to vote for H.R. 4038 -- the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act -- that will require more stringent screening and background checks of Iraqi and Syrian refugees who wish to be admitted into the United States.
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Bost bill aims to fill VA hospital leadership vacancies
The bipartisan legislation was introduced in tandem with U.S. Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA).
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Illinois Congressmen call on Pritzker to implement trade provisions
Republican trio trying to put a stop to illegal dumping of foreign steel in U.S. markets.
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Reps. Bost, Meng introduce bill to help small agricultural businesses
Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12) and Grace Meng (D-NY) presented the Small Agricultural Producer Size Standards Improvement Act on Oct. 8.
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Bost urges House to spare funding for Scott Air Force Base program
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) wrote a letter Friday to his House colleagues to reject an amendment by U.S. Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI). to an energy security bill that would have stripped the U.S. maritime industry of $500 million in funding for the Maritime Security Program at Scott Air Force Base near Belleville.
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Small business act clears House of Representatives
Small business owners are celebrating after House Rep. Mike Bost's Stronger Voice for Small Business Act 2015 (H.R. 1429) passed earlier this month.