U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 12th District
Mike Bost
Position · +0.40
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Labor and Employment 11%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Veterans' Affairs
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Government Operations and Politics
- Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 65
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Bost has influence
Roles
- Chair · Veterans' Affairs
- Agriculture · 9th in seniority on the majority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 8th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 1041 Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 2283 Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 988 To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes. · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 3834 Protecting Veteran’s Claim Options Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Bost’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Bost breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Bost voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
- Armed Forces & National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%
Every issue Pro See all 5 issues where Bost has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Bost broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| Jul 22, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Bost is saying
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BOST ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT FOR ROBINSON WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Announced $1 million EPA grant for Robinson water treatment plant construction and upgrades.
“Reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is something every Southern Illinoisan should be able to count on.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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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.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 113 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 24 majority-party committee chairs
How far Bost’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 22
- Action in committee 15
- Action beyond committee 5
- Passed chamber 2
- Became law 0
22 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 20 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law inside another bill (1)
- H.R. 6710 Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization ActIdentical bill became law as S. 2393 · Jun 9, 2026Via S. 2393
Bost’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 25 sponsored billsSponsored 25 (House median 25) · cosponsored 308 (median 289), 105 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 22, 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. 1592 SOLAR ActModifies federal solar energy or rural development programs. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Mar 5, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1284 Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025Foreign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Feb 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1285 Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025Bill addresses water infrastructure subcontractors and taxpayer protection; specific provisions unavailable. AI-readWater Resources Development · Introduced Jan 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6779 USDA Loan Modernization ActModernizes USDA loan programs and procedures. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Dec 17, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 69% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 78% |
| Energy | 36 | 75% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 52% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 79% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 55% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Taxation | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Bost voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RAndy BarrKY-697%agreement
- RRick W. AllenGA-1297%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Bost most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn 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.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Bost
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 240.
- Ameren Corporate PAC
- American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
- Koch Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Bost this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBost’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.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Bost’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IL-12Republican2015–present
Seat
- State
- Illinois
- District
- 12
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 65
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5661
352 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Mascoutah, Effingham, Murphysboro
- Website
- bost.house.gov
- RepBost
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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