Mike Bost

U.S. Representative · Illinois's 12th district

RepublicanTerm 2025

Official site: bost.house.gov/
Washington office phone: (202) 225-5661
Office: 352 Cannon House Office Building
Profile source: Congress.gov

What this office does

Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.

Recent recorded votes

Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1499
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6500
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 32
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 307
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5201
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 1020
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5200
Position recorded: Not Voting · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-20
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1156
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 1689
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HCONRES 40
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-16
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1174
Position recorded: Aye · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 965
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HRES 1099
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 7744
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Yea-and-Nay
HCONRES 38
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 7744
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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Legislation

Cosponsored · HR 10556
VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1511
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 2662
Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9868
Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9298
Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 2442
Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cosponsored · HR 5505
Equal Campus Access Act of 2026
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 730.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5874
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 9237
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Latest action: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 9214
TSP Modernization Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HRES 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.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7678
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 2089
Generating Retirement Ownership through Long-Term Holding
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5519
Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8781
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 698.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HCONRES 96
Expressing support for law enforcement officers.
Latest action: Received in the Senate.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8205
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5120)
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 4032
Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 645
National Constitutional Carry Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8497
Supporting Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Service history

House · 2025–present · IL
House · 2023–2025 · IL
House · 2021–2023 · IL
House · 2019–2021 · IL
House · 2017–2019 · IL
House · 2015–2017 · IL

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