Mike Bost
- Previous profession
- Truck manager / driver, Bost Trucking Service, 1982 to 1992; Small business owner; Firefighter, Murphysboro Fire Department, 1993 to 2018
- Military service
- U.S. Marine Corps, 1979 to 1982
- First public office
- 1995Member, Illinois House of Representatives, 1995 to 2015
- Years in public office
- 31
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 619 recorded votes by Mike Bost, from 2015 to 2026.
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This record covers the votes that passed a law: votes on passage, and votes on a House resolution that passed a law. Each Congress below lists the two apart. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
115th Congress, 2017 and 2018
142 Yes · 0 No · 2 Did not vote on 144 laws of this Congress. 3 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 2 laws.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
3 excerpts
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BOST JOINS PRESIDENT TRUMP AT WHITE HOUSE FOR VA HOME LOAN BILL SIGNING
“H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, is supported by a number of key stakeholders including: Mortgage Bankers Association, Rocket, National Association of Realtors (NAR), Freedom Mortgage, National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), Lyft, Mission Roll Call, New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV), National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and The”
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BOST VOTES FOR “ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL” TO MAKE TRUMP TAX CUTS PERMANENT
“The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was developed through the budget reconciliation process in the House and amended in the Senate. It delivers sweeping reforms that support economic growth, defend national security, and promote energy independence.”
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BOST VOTES FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP'S "ONE BIG, BEAUTIFUL" BUDGET BILL
“The One Big Beautiful Bill Act would:”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $17,124,365 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Effingham | Public Law 119-37 | Effingham Fire Department Platform Ladder Truck Replacement ProjectRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | IL | $700,000 |
| Jefferson Fire Protection District | Public Law 119-37 | Jefferson Fire District New Fire Station Headquarters and Regional Training FacilityRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | IL | $253,365 |
| City of Sesser | Public Law 119-37 | City of Sesser--Water System Improvements-- Phase 3Rural Utilities Service · Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program | IL | $471,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e IL City of Anna f Improvement PEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e IL City of Casey Sewer RelininEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e IL City of Sparta TransmissionEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $750,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e IL Village of Mae Wastewater Tr Facility ImprEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,636,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate IL Robinson Pales Commission fo Treatment PlaEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate IL Village of Wes Watermain Rep ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,200,000 |
| Clinton County Government | Public Law 119-74 | Countywide Emergency Radio and Communication SystemDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $2,100,000 |
Show all 15
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Public Law 119-75 | Flora West Side Transportation ImprovementsDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | IL | $1,329,000 |
| North Muddy Township | Public Law 119-75 | Reconstruction of N 600th StreetDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $540,000 |
| Village of Oblong | Public Law 119-75 | South Range Street Replacement ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $2,236,000 |
| City of Carbondale | Public Law 119-75 | Poplar Street Restoration ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | IL | $900,000 |
| County of Washington Emergency Management Agency | Public Law 119-86 | Washington County Emergency Operations CenterFEMA · Federal Assistance-EOC | IL | $2,009,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
Promises kept: Not checked yet
Not checked yetA person has not reviewed this member’s campaign promises yet. This is what we hold so far.
- Campaign website: bostforcongress.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- 4 pages of bostforcongress.com saved on October 8, 2026. 3 state positions on issues.From a secondary source
Who funds this member
Confirmed from the official recordMIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE reports $1,327,224.80 in total receipts, January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from
Reported as $0: The candidate's own contributions, Loans from the candidate, Other loans, Transfers from the candidate's other committees, Refunds and rebates to the committee.
Committees that give the most
246 committees report paying this committee. These are the largest, joint fundraising committees aside.
| Committee | Kind, as the FEC lists it | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CME GROUP INC. PAC | PAC, qualified | $10,500 | 4 |
| NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCBA-PAC)Connected organization: NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 4 |
| VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING PAC (VETGUARD PAC) | PAC, nonqualified | $10,000 | 3 |
| MIDWEST REGION LABORERS' POLITICAL LEAGUEConnected organization: LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION, MIDWEST REGION | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC)Connected organization: AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 7 |
| KOCH, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (KOCHPAC)Connected organization: KOCH, INC. | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 6 |
| REPUBLICAN GOVERNANCE GROUP/TUESDAY GROUP PAC | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 8 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ASA PAC)Connected organization: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 3 |
| PHILIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEConnected organization: PHILIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 2 |
| NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION PAC (CORNPAC)Connected organization: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 3 |
Largest receipts from individuals
Each line is one receipt as the committee itemized it for the FEC. Many people give the same legal maximum, so this is a part of a larger group.
| Name, as itemized | City and state | Employer and occupation, as reported | Receipt | Date |
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| WELGE, THOMAS B | CHESTER, IL | GILSTER-MARY LEE CORP · PRESIDENT | $3,500 | |
| PUSKAR, JOHN | BETHANY, CT | FOXHOUND · CEO | $3,500 | |
| OBERNAGEL, GEORGE W. MR. III | WATERLOO, IL | SELF EMPLOYED · FARMER | $3,500 | |
| MASCHHOFF, KAREN G MRS. | CARLYLE, IL | NONE · RETIRED | $3,500 | |
| MASCHHOFF, DAVE W. MR. | CARLYLE, IL | THE MASCHHOFFS, LLC. · OWNER | $3,500 | |
| KOENIG, PATTY L. MRS. | MURPHYSBORO, IL | NONE · RETIRED | $3,500 | |
| GIDWITZ, RONALD J. | HOBE SOUND, FL | RIVERBEND INDUSTRIES · EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN | $3,500$7,000 to date, as reported | |
| GIDWITZ, RONALD J. | HOBE SOUND, FL | RIVERBEND INDUSTRIES · EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN | $3,500$7,000 to date, as reported | |
| DONOHO, JOSHUA R. | MOUNT VERNON, IL | DONOHO INSURANCE AGENCY · CROP INSURANCE AGENT | $3,500 | |
| DONOHO, JEFFREY R. MR. | MOUNT VERNON, IL | DONOHO INSURANCE AGENCY · CROP INSURANCE AGENT | $3,500 |
Outside spending, apart from contributions
The FEC lists no outside spending for or against this member in 2025 and 2026.
See the full lists for Mike Bost
Federal law forbids using contributors' names and addresses taken from FEC reports to ask for contributions or for any commercial purpose (52 U.S.C. 30111(a)(4)).
Source: Federal Election Commission. Period: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Our copy of the FEC's answers was saved October 8, 2026.
Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
Where this comes from
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