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, currently representing Illinois' 12th district in the U.S. Congress since 2015, shared a series of updates on various activities through his Twitter account in late April 2025.
On April 27, 2025, Bost reported a productive meeting with several local leaders, including Mayor Josh Kuhl, County Chairman Jason Warfel, and Chamber Director Sarah Kinkade in Newton, Illinois. He stated that the discussions focused on the city's current needs and collaborative efforts to ensure Southern Illinois has the necessary resources to grow and thrive.
The following day, April 28, he welcomed students from Red Bud's St. John’s Lutheran School to the capital city. Bost expressed his enthusiasm for interacting with the students, whom he described as "future leaders," and hoped their visit would be memorable.
On April 29, 2025, Rep. Bost commented on President Trump's second term, marking the 100th day since its start. In his tweet, Bost highlighted significant changes during this period, including a 94% drop in border apprehensions, a 6.3% decrease in gas prices, and a 56% reduction in egg prices. Additionally, he noted that over 100,000 illegal aliens have been deported and emphasized the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing.
Mike Bost has been an active member of the U.S. Congress since replacing Gerald Hawkins in 2015. His political career started well before that, serving in various capacities including the Illinois House of Representatives and the Jackson County Board. Born in Murphysboro, Illinois, in 1960, he has been a lifelong resident of the area.
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