Congressman Mike Bost | Congressman Mike Bost Official U.S. House Headshot
Congressman Mike Bost | Congressman Mike Bost Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Mike Bost, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 12th district since 2015, shared several updates through his social media account. The tweets address international and local issues, reflecting his ongoing engagement with both global affairs and community matters.
On May 12, 2025, Rep. Bost announced that "The last American hostage being held by Hamas, 21-year-old Edan Alexander, was released today after spending more than 580 days in captivity." He expressed gratitude towards President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their efforts in securing Alexander's release.
Following this announcement, he posted a link to an unspecified resource on the same day at 19:52:41 UTC, which did not include additional commentary or context.
On May 13, 2025, Rep. Bost informed his constituents about an upcoming public meeting organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Army Corps of Engineers. He noted that "The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Army Corps of Engineers are hosting a public meeting on June 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Carterville Community Center to update concerned residents on dam safety improvements at Little Grassy Lake."
Mike Bost has served in Congress since replacing Gerald Hawkins in 2015 and has been active in Illinois politics since serving on the Jackson County Board starting in 1984.
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