Metro East Sun

Rep. Mike Bost, U.S. Representative for Illinois' 12th congressional district, marked several events and updates in a series of posts on September 3, 2025.

In a post commemorating the end of World War II, Bost wrote on September 3: "Today we remember V-J Day, the day Japan officially surrendered and World War II came to an end. It was a turning point in history and a victory made possible by the incredible sacrifice of the Greatest Generation. We owe so much to the men and women who served our nation during https://t.co/RBG1063uOI".

Later that day, Bost commented on his experience presiding over the House of Representatives: "When you’re presiding over the House and certain members refuse to abide by the rules, it can be frustrating. Sometimes, you need to bring the hammer down. And sometimes, the hammer gets the worst of it. But check out the quick reflexes of House Parliamentarian Jason Smith! https://t.co/rlgjUaHJxt" (September 3).

In another update from September 3, Bost discussed his meeting with Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink regarding Scott Air Force Base: "This morning, I sat down with Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink to talk about the future of Scott Air Force Base. SAFB is under consideration to receive the new KC-46 refueling aircraft, and I made sure to reinforce that there would be no better home than the 126th Air https://t.co/92Fd4XOORs".

Mike Bost has represented Illinois' 12th congressional district since defeating William L. Enyart in 2014. He subsequently won reelection against Charles Baricevic in 2016, Raymond Lenzi in 2020, Brendan Kelly in 2018, and Chip Markel in 2022 by varying margins.