Metro East Sun

Rep. Mike Bost, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois’ 12th district, shared a series of tweets on February 13, 2025, highlighting various issues and initiatives he is involved with. His posts covered topics ranging from environmental conservation to legislative efforts and veterans' affairs.

In a tweet posted at 15:38 UTC, Rep. Bost emphasized the importance of managing public lands in Southern Illinois while ensuring they remain accessible. He stated, "Southern Illinois is home to incredible public lands – from the rugged rock formations at Garden of the Gods and the oak-hickory forests of the Shawnee to crystal blue lakes teeming with wildlife. We must ensure these resources are well-managed, but always accessible for the…"

Later that day, at 17:34 UTC, Rep. Bost announced his support for a legislative measure aimed at enhancing officer safety along the border. He wrote, "Today I voted for the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, a bill named in honor of Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez, Jr., who tragically lost his life while pursuing illegal immigrants fleeing arrest in December 2022." The act seeks to increase penalties for individuals evading law enforcement.

At 20:51 UTC on the same day, Rep. Bost detailed his visit to VA headquarters where he met with Doug Collins, President Trump's Veterans secretary. In this meeting focused on veterans' issues and healthcare improvements, he expressed optimism about future collaborations by stating, "I visited VA headquarters this afternoon to sit down with President Trump’s Veterans secretary, Doug Collins."