Metro East Sun

Rep. Mike Bost, a U.S. Congressman from Illinois and Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, recently highlighted his engagement with local organizations and veterans’ services in a series of posts on social media.

On August 28, 2025, Bost posted about participating in an event marking a major milestone for a regional industry group: "I joined Rich Carter and David Curtin of the Technology and Manufacturing Association for a webinar to mark TMA’s 100th anniversary and talk about the future of small and midsize manufacturers in Illinois. With nearly 900 members and over 39,000 employees represented, TMA plays a".

The following day, August 29, Bost discussed his meeting with representatives from an organization supporting military families: "As Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I had the opportunity to meet with Robert Etter and Matt Schwarz from the Illinois-Missouri chapter of Folds of Honor to talk about the incredible work they do for the families of our fallen and disabled service members, as".

On August 30, Bost shared news regarding veteran healthcare access: "I was proud to help celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new VA Primary Care Clinic at Scott Air Force Base. This clinic will make it easier for our veterans to get the care they need close to home, and I’m grateful for the team working to make sure those who served our country".

Mike Bost has maintained his congressional seat through several election cycles. In 2022 he defeated Chip Markel by a significant margin; previous victories include contests against Brendan Kelly in 2018, Raymond Lenzi in 2020, Charles Baricevic in 2016, and William L. Enyart in 2014.