Mike Bost

Republican Representative, District 12, Illinois

21 bills221 cosponsored$1.3M raised643 votes recorded

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Roots

“Rep. Bost is a lifelong resident of Murphysboro.” source

Education

“He graduated from Murphysboro High School in 1979.” source
“He graduated from the University of Illinois' Certified Firefighter II Academy in 1993” source

Military service

“he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps serving his country from 1979 to 1982.” source
“He was trained as an electronic specialist and radar repairman and received an honorable discharge as a Corporal E-4.” source

Career

“Rep. Bost also served as a firefighter for the Murphysboro Fire Department.” source

Legislation

HRES 1427cosponsor

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-13

HR 9535cosponsor

To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-30

HR 9538cosponsor

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish coverage for certain residential substance use disorder services under the Medicare program.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-06-30

HR 9453cosponsor

To amend the Clean Air Act to preserve consumer vehicle choice, protect the electric grid, and impose limits on regulations under that Act, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-06-25

Voting Record

496 yea134 nay12 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

nay2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

yea2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

yea2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

yea2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

Michael BostRepublican· this member
$1.3M raised
Julie FortierDemocratic
$88K raised
Michael Eugene TabacchiRepublican
$9K raised

Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.3M

Small donors $40KLarge individual $473KPACs $811K

Spent $890KCash $790K

2024 cycle$3.2M

Small donors $128KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $1.6M

Spent $3.2MCash $352K

2022 cycle$1.7M

Small donors $105K

Top Contributors

NOTS LOGISTICS$20K

DONOHO INSURANCE AGENCY$19K

VETERANS UNITED$15K

MEDICAL PLACE$14K

VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS$13K

AASI$13K

COMMUNITY TRUST BANK$13K

KEISER UNIVERSITY$11K

CHISHOLM CHISHOLM & KILPATRICK$10K

HILL AND PONTON$10K

Committees

House Committee on Agriculture

General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Highways and Transit
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
Water Resources and Environment

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

chair

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

nay

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

yea

2026-07-23

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-22

vote

H R 8800

yea

Service History

House, Dist. 122025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 122023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 122021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 122019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 122017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 122015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican

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BillsTracked · 242
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 7
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 7
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
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HR 9083cosponsor

State Emissions Authority Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-06-02

HRES 1320cosponsor

Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-05-22

HRES 1301sponsor

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.

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-05-19

HR 8781cosponsor

To clarify that for purposes of Federal nondiscrimination requirements applicable to education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance, discrimination prohibited under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is based on the biological reality of sex.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

2026-05-13

HR 8599cosponsor

To direct the United States Postal Service to submit a report to Congress on mail and package delivery service performance in the St. Louis region, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-04-30

HR 8603cosponsor

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-04-30

HR 8532cosponsor

To amend title 38, United States Code, to align elements of the housing loan program of the Department of Veterans Affairs with requirements of the Federal Housing Administration, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2026-04-27

HR 8457cosponsor

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants and direct or guaranteed loans to increase domestic fertilizer production for United States farmers.

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-04-22

HRES 1199cosponsor

Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-04-20

HRES 1137cosponsor

Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc., and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-25

HR 7874cosponsor

Mail Ballot Integrity Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-03-09

HR 7815cosponsor

Red Star Service Banner Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-05

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

nay2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

yea2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

yea2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

yea2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

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H R 8800

nay

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H R 8800

nay

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H R 8800

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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Main Street Act

nay

2026-07-21

vote