U.S. Rep. Mike Bost representing Illinois' 12th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost representing Illinois' 12th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Mike Bost, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 12th district, shared a series of tweets discussing his commitment to veterans and recent recognition for his work. Bost has been a member of Congress since 2015 and has a background in both state legislature and local government.
On December 10, 2024, Rep. Bost expressed his readiness to collaborate with the incoming Trump administration, highlighting past achievements for veterans and their families: "Over the past two years, we've made significant progress for veterans and their families, and I'm ready to work with the incoming Trump administration to build on that success."
In another tweet on the same day, Bost emphasized his personal connection to military service as a Marine veteran himself: "As a Marine, the father of a Marine, and the grandfather of a Marine, this mission is deeply personal to me. I'll keep fighting to restore trust in the VA, modernize the agency, and ensure our veterans get the care and support they deserve."
The following day on December 11, 2024, Rep. Bost announced receiving an award from an institute recognizing his efforts towards limited government: "Honored to receive the Defender of Limited Government Award today from the Institute for Legislative Analysis."