Mike Bost U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 12th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mike Bost U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 12th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Mike Bost, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 12th district, has shared his views on several important issues via social media posts dated February 4 and 5, 2025. Bost's tweets focus on veterans' healthcare, law enforcement support, and recognition of historical organizations.
On February 4, Rep. Bost expressed his support for expanding the community care program for veterans. He emphasized the importance of timely treatment for veterans by stating: "The community care program empowers veterans to visit a private practice doctor if treatment from a VA physician takes too long to obtain or is too far to travel. I support expanding the program because our men and women in uniform deserve the very best and most timely treatment!"
Later that day, he addressed concerns regarding police officer fatalities in 2024, highlighting a significant increase in line-of-duty deaths: "In 2024, 147 police officers died in the line of duty – a 25% increase. That’s why I’ve cosponsored the Thin Blue Line Act, which would increase the harsh penalties for those who targeted or attempted to kill a police officer. I’ll keep doing all I can to back the blue."
On February 5, Rep. Bost introduced legislation related to the Woman’s Relief Corps and its new headquarters at the General John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro: "With the Woman’s Relief Corps now officially headquartered at the General John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro, I introduced legislation today to update its congressional charter and formally recognize its new home. I’m proud to support their continued mission of serving veterans…"
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