Metro East Sun

Rep. Mike Bost, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois’ 12th district, recently shared updates on his activities and significant developments involving the United States. Bost, who has been serving in Congress since 2015 after replacing Gerald Hawkins, provided insights into his recent visit to Neoga in Cumberland County and highlighted a substantial international investment agreement.

On March 22, 2025, Rep. Bost concluded his week with a visit to Neoga in Cumberland County where he engaged with local officials and assessed storm damage at the elementary and junior/senior high schools. He noted that "I wrapped up my week with an important visit to Neoga in Cumberland County. I talked with local officials and toured recent storm damage to the elementary and junior/senior high schools." During this visit, he discussed recovery efforts with Neoga School Superintendent Kevin Haarman.

On March 24, 2025, Rep. Bost commented on a significant international economic development between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States under President Trump’s leadership. He stated that "The United Arab Emirates and President Trump recently agreed to a massive $1.4 trillion investment deal with the U.S., bringing big opportunities for American manufacturing, AI development, and semiconductor production." This deal is poised to enhance various sectors within the U.S., showcasing strong leadership on the global stage.

Additionally, on March 24, 2025, Rep. Bost acknowledged the White House's gratitude towards UAE for their commitment to this extensive investment framework by stating "White House thanks UAE for agreeing to 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework."