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, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 12th district since 2015, shared a series of tweets addressing recent events and policies. Bost, born in Murphysboro, Illinois, has a long history of public service, including previous roles in the Illinois House of Representatives and on the Jackson County Board.
On March 17, 2025, Rep. Bost addressed the aftermath of severe storms that impacted Southern Illinois over the weekend. He noted that "there are no reported fatalities in Southern Illinois from the dangerous storms that tore through the region over the weekend." He expressed his concern for those affected and mentioned ongoing damage assessments.
Later on March 17, 2025, Rep. Bost commented on a policy change by President Trump regarding transgender treatments at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He stated that "President Trump is phasing out taxpayer-funded transgender treatments at the Department of Veterans Affairs." He criticized what he perceives as an ideological battle within this context.
On March 18, 2025, Rep. Bost celebrated National Ag Day by highlighting agriculture's significance to Southern Illinois' economy. He emphasized that "Southern Illinois ag creates over 110,000 jobs, brings in wages worth $8.5 billion, and produces $29.6 billion in economic output." His message underscored agriculture's role in supporting local communities and economies.
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