Mike Bost U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 12th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mike Bost U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 12th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Mike Bost, a Republican serving Illinois' 12th congressional district since 2015, took to social media to share his views and recent legislative actions. Bost, a former member of the Illinois House of Representatives and Jackson County Board, is known for advocating policies aligned with the America First agenda.
On April 10, 2025, Rep. Bost shared that he had cast a vote in favor of the SAVE Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration. He expressed the importance of preserving electoral integrity, emphasizing that "only AMERICAN citizens should determine AMERICAN elections" (see tweet).
Later that day, Bost highlighted the House's progress in advancing President Trump's America First agenda. He announced that the House had aligned its budget reconciliation blueprint with the Senate, a crucial step for the bill to be signed into law. This advancement is described as a significant move toward legislative success under the current administration (see tweet).
Rep. Mike Bost has played a significant role since replacing former congressman Gerald Hawkins in 2015. He continues to reside in Murphysboro, Illinois, where he was born in 1960. Bost is also an alumnus of the University of Illinois' Certified Firefighter II Academy.
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