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, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 12th district, recently took to social media to share his views on various pressing issues. Bost, who has been serving since 2015 and has a background in state politics and firefighting, highlighted concerns ranging from immigration enforcement to drug-related fatalities and veteran affairs.
On February 6, 2025, Rep. Bost addressed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. He stated: " The Trump administration has filed suit against JB Pritzker and Brandon Johnson for interfering with federal immigration enforcement. Fighting to make our state and its largest city a safer place for legal citizens!"
Later that day, he turned his attention to the opioid crisis, specifically mentioning fentanyl-related overdoses: "In 2023, fentanyl-related overdoses took over 107,000 lives, making it the leading cause of death among adults aged 18 to 49. That’s why I voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act to make the scheduling order for fentanyl permanent, giving law enforcement the tools they need to stop this…"
On February 7, Rep. Bost shared insights from a meeting with Darin Selnick regarding military service members' transition to civilian life: "I met with Darin Selnick, the senior advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, on important issues impacting our servicemembers and veterans. Our men and women in uniform deserve a seamless transition from active duty to civilian life..."
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