01 Apr Mike Bost
Mike Bost
Representative — Illinois, District 12
Republican
Serving since 2015 (6 terms) · Born 1960
incumbent
2890
Total Votes
Total Votes
810
Nay
Nay
58
Not Voting
Not Voting
9
Present
Present
2013
Yea
Yea
Michael Joseph Bost is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 12th congressional district since 2015. From 1995 to 2015, Bost was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 115th district. Before holding elected office, he was a firefighter.
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Committees
Committee Assignments — 119th Congress
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Money & Influence
Top Funders — 2026 Cycle
| Committee | Type | Receipts | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL — PRE-GENERAL | TOTAL | $1.6M | 2026-10-14 |
| PAC contributions | PAC | $1.0M | 2026-10-14 |
| Individual contributions | IND | $578K | 2026-10-14 |
| Other receipts | OTHER | $3K | 2026-10-14 |
| Party committee contributions | PARTY | $500 | 2026-10-14 |
Source: openFEC
Recent Stock Trades
No STOCK Act disclosures on file in the past 180 days.
Legislative Activity
Recent Voting Record (100 shown)
| Date | Bill | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | HR9340 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR9497 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | S2403 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR5334 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR9576 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HR10326 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-16 | HJRES213 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR2978 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR8278 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR4646 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR2140 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HR9500 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HJRES210 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HCONRES93 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HRES1486 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HRES1530 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-15 | HRES1530 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-14 | HR4219 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-14 | HR3276 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-03 | HR4795 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-02 | HJRES1 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-09-02 | HR1501 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HR6500 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1499 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1499 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1498 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HR9436 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-09-01 | HR9436 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-09-01 | HRES1490 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-08-31 | S307 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-08-31 | S32 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-23 | HCONRES89 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| 2026-07-23 | HR8884 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR7008 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR7008 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HR8800 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-22 | HCONRES113 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HRES1438 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR1118 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HRES1438 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR6955 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR6955 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR9770 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-21 | HR8800 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Agreed to |
| 2026-07-20 | HR4541 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-20 | HR8823 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-16 | HR5362 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-16 | HR9237 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | HR8595 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HRES1423 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HRES1423 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HR139 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | HR1181 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-07-14 | HR1181 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-13 | HR3106 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-07-13 | HR8897 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-30 | HRES1398 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-30 | HRES1398 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Failed |
| 2026-06-30 | HCONRES108 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-06-30 | HRES1399 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-29 | HR7757 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-29 | HR7128 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-25 | HR2478 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Not Voting | Passed |
| 2026-06-24 | HR7401 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-24 | HR915 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-23 | S629 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-23 | HR6644 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-11 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Failed | |
| 2026-06-11 | HRES1335 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR7892 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR8312 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR8464 | Yea-and-Nay | Nay | Failed |
| 2026-06-10 | HR8464 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | HRES1345 | Yea-and-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | HRES1345 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
Bills Sponsored (5 bills introduced)
| Bill | Title | Latest Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR9237 | Take Care of America’s Veterans Act | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is pos | 2026-07-16 |
| HR1041 | Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | 2026-06-02 |
| HR753 | VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | 2023-03-09 |
| HR7153 | Department of Veterans Affairs Principles of Benefits Automation Act | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | 2022-05-18 |
| HR2911 | VA Transparency & Trust Act of 2021 | Became Public Law No: 117-63. | 2021-11-22 |
Coverage
From Purple Voice (1)
HR1041 Passed the House: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
HR1041 passed the House on 2026-05-21 (216-201).
In the News (1)
Mike Vrabel fires back at Bills safety for wild comments after Patriots’ win - Boston Herald
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel clapped back at Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for mocking Efton Chism.
Recent Videos (30)
Annie Frey Marine Vet Rep. Bost: Iran's 48-Year War on USA
Illinois Public Media Representative Mike Bost explains why he won't debate Julie Fortier
Illinois Public Media Representative Mike Bost says Israel is the U.S.'s greatest ally #uspolitics #israel
Illinois Public Media Representative Mike Bost on how the U.S. war with Iran is going #usiranwar
Atlanta Black Star Rep. Mike Bost Gets A Reality Check
Trust & LLC Help Center Mike Bost Takes Aim at Congress — What Does This Mean for Crypto?
Forbes Breaking News Mike Bost Questions Trump Official About Delays And Errors In Veteran Healthcare Ticket System
Military.com Veterans Should Not Lose Constitutional Rights Without Due Process
Military.com Mike Bost: VA Bureaucracy Shouldn't Stand Between Veterans and Their Care
Forbes Breaking News 'For Me, This Bill Is Personal': Mike Bost Praises Take Care Of America's Veterans Act
Kristofer Goldsmith Republicans Seek to Strip VFW of Its Ability to Help Disabled Veterans Over Protest T-Shirt
Kristofer Goldsmith Republican Cutting Veterans' Benefits Accuses VFW of Promoting Political Violence
Atlanta Black Star Rep. Mike Bost Gets A Reality Check As Veterans In The Room Rail Against GOP Policies
Atlanta Black Star 'Turn Around And See': Mike Bost Gets A Reality Check As Veterans In The Room Rail Against GOP
The Economic Times 'How can you say this with a straight face?': Bost, McGovern trade sharp blows over Veterans bill
Forbes Breaking News 'Do You Agree With That?': Bost Asks Rollins About Bill Preventing Sale Of Farmland For Solar Farms
Forbes Breaking News 'Now, You're Hearing From My Side!': Mike Bost And Jim McGovern Face Off Over Veteran Benefits Bill
Jeff Square Rino Mike Bost is UNHINGED. #uscongress #mikebost #jeffsquare #shorts
Forbes Breaking News 'This Interpretation Of The Law Is Wrong': Mike Bost Demands Protections For Veterans' Gun Rights
Forbes Breaking News 'Why Are My Colleagues Opposed?': Mike Bost Touts Bill Aiming To Increase Services For Veterans
Forbes Breaking News 'I'd Like To Hide My Facial Expression': Mike Bost Responds Directly To Mark Takano's Bill Criticism
Forbes Breaking News Mike Bost Blasts 'Ridiculous' Delays In Expansions For Veteran Benefits Through VA
Forbes Breaking News 'You Have To Rob Peter To Pay Paul?': McGovern Spars With Bost Over Bill Upping VA Refinancing Fees
Forbes Breaking News 'You Can Kick And Scream All You Want!': Mike Bost Snaps Back At TLF After Questions About Veterans
House Republicans Representative Mike Bost (R-IL) delivers remarks at a House Republicans Press Conference
The Palestine News Network Illinois congressman Mike bost is israel 🇮🇱first
KSDK News Extended interview: Illinois congressman Mike Bost
ABC 7 Chicago SCOTUS allows rep to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots
Annie Frey “It’s an uprising of the people.” — Congressman Mike Bost on the uprising in Iran. #iran #usa
Lime Accordion Rep Mike Bost (R-IL). 10/31/2025. #halloween #democracyunderthreat #wethepeople #authoritarianism
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