Mike Bost

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Bost voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

1. Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
2. Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
3. Armed Forces and National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%

Where Bost broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  BOST ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT FOR ROBINSON WATER TREATMENT PLANT

  Announced $1 million EPA grant for Robinson water treatment plant construction.

  “Reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is something every Southern Illinoisan should be able to count on.”

  Water InfrastructureAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 14, 2026

  BOST ANNOUNCES $2.3 MILLION IN FAA GRANTS FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AIRPORTS

  U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grants totaling over $2.3 million to enhance safety and infrastructure improvements at Veterans Airport in Marion and MidAmerica…

  “Southern Illinois is emerging as a transportation hub for our region, and Veterans Airport and MidAmerica Airport are critical transportation assets.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Bost voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 25 (House median 25) · cosponsored 308 (median 289), 29 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Government Operations and Politics, Transportation and Public Works.

• H.R. 6733 VISN Reform Act of 2025Restructures Veterans Health Administration regional networks. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9237 Take Care of America’s Veterans ActModifies veterans' compensation, benefits, health care, education, and Department of Veterans Affairs infrastructure and personnel. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 10, 2026 Introduced
• H.R. 9214 TSP Modernization ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1301 Supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Agriculture and Food · Introduced May 19, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6779 USDA Loan Modernization ActModernizes USDA loan programs and procedures. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jan 7, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 1285 Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025Water Resources Development · Introduced Dec 16, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 6710 Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Dec 15, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 4585 Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Nov 20, 2025 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Bost’s campaign raised $1.3M: $513K (39%) from individuals and $811K (61%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $790K.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Bost

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 240.

1. Mortgage Bankers Association Trade association PAC
2. American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
3. Ubs Americas Inc. Corporate PAC

Bost’s own leadership PAC: Building Opportunities for a Stronger Tomorrow B.o.s.t. PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.