RepublicanU.S. Representative, IL-12
Mike Bost
In the House since Jan 6, 2015 (6 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Dec 30, 1960.
Official website · DC office 202-225-5661 · @RepBost
At a glance
22Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
271Bills cosponsored
1.6%Roll-call votes missed (11 of 674)
97.7%Votes with own party's majority
$1,617,353Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 9237 | Take Care of America’s Veterans Act Armed Forces and National Security · 30 cosponsors | Jun 10, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed. Jul 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 9214 | TSP Modernization Act Government Operations and Politics · 24 cosponsors | Jun 9, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Jun 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 6779 | USDA Loan Modernization Act Agriculture and Food · 3 cosponsors | Dec 17, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. May 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 6733 | VISN Reform Act of 2025 Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Dec 16, 2025 | Committee Hearings Held May 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 6710 | Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Dec 15, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Dec 15, 2025 |
| H.R. 4633 | USPS Act Government Operations and Politics · 5 cosponsors | Jul 23, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Jul 23, 2025 |
| H.R. 4585 | Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program Act Transportation and Public Works · 17 cosponsors | Jul 22, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Jul 23, 2025 |
| H.R. 4217 | VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Jun 27, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Dec 19, 2025 |
| H.R. 3862 | Clean Water SRF Parity Act of 2025 Environmental Protection · 7 cosponsors | Jun 10, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Jun 11, 2025 |
| H.R. 3834 | Protecting Veteran’s Claim Options Act Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Jun 9, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 301. Oct 21, 2025 |
| H.R. 3835 | Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025 Armed Forces and National Security · 14 cosponsors | Jun 9, 2025 | Subcommittee Hearings Held Jun 24, 2025 |
| H.R. 3487 | Shawnee TRAILS Act Public Lands and Natural Resources · 0 cosponsors | May 19, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. May 19, 2025 |
| H.R. 2283 | Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act Armed Forces and National Security · 5 cosponsors | Mar 24, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 736. Oct 5, 2026 |
| H.R. 1659 | Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act Transportation and Public Works · 54 cosponsors | Feb 27, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Feb 27, 2025 |
| H.R. 1592 | SOLAR Act Government Operations and Politics · 5 cosponsors | Feb 26, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. Mar 28, 2025 |
| H.R. 1284 | Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 Foreign Trade and International Finance · 39 cosponsors | Feb 13, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Feb 13, 2025 |
| H.R. 1285 | Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025 Water Resources Development · 29 cosponsors | Feb 13, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Feb 13, 2025 |
| H.R. 1237 | PANELS Act Taxation · 4 cosponsors | Feb 12, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Feb 12, 2025 |
| H.R. 1041 | Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act Armed Forces and National Security · 70 cosponsors | Feb 6, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Jun 2, 2026 |
| 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. Government Operations and Politics · 3 cosponsors | Feb 5, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Feb 3, 2026 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on Agriculture
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Chair)
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,617,353Total raised
$577,905From individuals
$1,124,840Spent
$844,809Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H4IL12060, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.