Metro East Sun

Rep. Mike Bost, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois’ 12th district, has been active on social media discussing various political issues. Bost's tweets reflect his positions on regulatory policies and government funding debates.

On March 13, 2025, Rep. Mike Bost tweeted about the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. rule, criticizing its reimplementation under President Biden after being rolled back by President Trump. He stated: "Remember the Obama-era Waters of the U.S. rule that put EPA bureaucrats in control of every waterway, ditch, and farmland pond in America? President Trump rolled back this crippling overregulation during his first term, only for Biden to bring the hammer down on our farmers once…"

Later that day, he commented on a resolution passed by nearly every House Republican to fund the government and maintain essential services. He noted that nearly every House Democrat voted against it and pointed out that attention is now focused on the Senate: "Nearly every House Republican voted to pass a resolution funding government and preserving essential services. Nearly every House Democrat voted against it. Now the spotlight’s on the Senate."

On March 14, 2025, Bost highlighted internal divisions within Congress regarding potential government shutdowns: “Democrats in disarray” – we’ve heard it before. But the internal division is especially vicious today, as liberals in Congress fight amongst themselves about whether to shut down the government." He mentioned Senator Schumer's stance favoring continued government funding.