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Mike Bost
U.S. Representative, IL-12
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative, IL-12 current
Illinois |
Republican | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2027 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, IL-12
Illinois |
Republican | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, IL-12
Illinois |
Republican | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, IL-12
Illinois |
Republican | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, IL-12
Illinois |
Republican | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, IL-12
Illinois |
Republican | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| US House District IL-12
United States |
Republican | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District IL-12
United States |
Republican | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District IL-12
United States |
Republican | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District IL-12
United States |
Republican | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District IL-12
United States |
Republican | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs — Chair unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Agriculture unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Agriculture — General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Highways and Transit unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Water Resources and Environment unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim
DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. 0.402, social dim. -0.040. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic
Roll-call votes (583 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HR 4593
SHOWER Act
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On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-22 | Jan 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll22 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2312
Tipped Employee Protection Act
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On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-21 | Jan 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll21 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2270
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
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On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-20 | Jan 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll20 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2262
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-19 | Jan 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll19 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-18 | Jan 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll18 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 988
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-17 | Jan 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll17 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-16 | Jan 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll16 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 6504
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-15 | Jan 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll15 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 6500
AGOA Extension Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-14 | Jan 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll14 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2683
Remote Access Security Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-13 | Jan 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll13 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5184
Affordable HOMES Act
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-12 | Jan 9, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll12 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 1834
Breaking the Gridlock Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-11 | Jan 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll11 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 780
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-10 | Jan 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll10 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Discharge | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-4 | Jan 7, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll4 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 131
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
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Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Nay | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-9 | Jan 8, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll9 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 504
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
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Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Nay | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-8 | Jan 8, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll8 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 6938
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment…
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-7 | Jan 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll7 US-GOV-PD |
| On Retaining Divisions B and C | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-6 | Jan 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll6 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Retaining Division A | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-5 | Jan 8, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll5 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 977
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-3 | Jan 7, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll3 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-2 | Jan 7, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll2 US-GOV-PD | |
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Unlinked roll call
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Call of the House | Present | house · QUORUM · roll 2026-1 | Jan 6, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll1 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 498
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-362 | Dec 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll362 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-361 | Dec 18, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll361 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 845
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-360 | Dec 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll360 US-GOV-PD |
Campaign finance
2024 cycle · official FEC aggregate
Period Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · as of Dec 31, 2024 · coverage: official aggregate · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Receipts | Spending | Cash | Debt | Refunds | Self-funding | Net receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,157,656 | $3,195,231 | $352,296 | $0 | $38,427 | — | $3,119,229 |
2024 · Itemized receipts loaded
Period Feb 16, 2023–Dec 11, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 7:31 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Gross receipts loaded | Refunds/reversals loaded | Net receipts loaded |
|---|---|---|
| $2,637,320 | $0 | $2,637,320 |
Largest itemized receipts
| Cycle | Amount | Donor | To committee | Type | Date | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,617 | SCALISE LEADERSHIP FUND 2024 | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Corporate PAC | Mar 20, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $25,000 | GO BIG MEDIA | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Corporate PAC | Mar 22, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $20,389 | BOST VICTORY FUND | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Corporate PAC | Dec 31, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $7,005 | GT FARM TEAM 2024 | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Corporate PAC | Mar 29, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,887 | BOST VICTORY FUND | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Corporate PAC | Dec 31, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,800 | GT FARM TEAM 2024 | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Corporate PAC | Sep 29, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | GILLIAM, RICHARD | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Big donor | Nov 21, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $6,600 | SCHWAB, CHARLES | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Big donor | Dec 19, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $6,600 | STERN, ELIZABETH MAY | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Big donor | Dec 6, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Corporate PAC | Nov 27, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Corporate PAC | Feb 26, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Corporate PAC | Dec 25, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Corporate PAC | Dec 11, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WINRED | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Corporate PAC | Apr 22, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $6,600 | WEEKLEY, RICHARD | MIKE BOST FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE | Big donor | Nov 7, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
Largest loaded receipts, not a complete total. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.
Outside spending
Independent expenditures are not campaign contributions and are shown separately by support or opposition.
| Cycle | Position | Itemized spending loaded | Period / as of | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oppose | $39,281 (6 records) | Mar 16, 2024–Mar 19, 2024 · as of Mar 19, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | Support | $243,879 (48 records) | Feb 9, 2024–Dec 30, 2024 · as of Dec 30, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Sponsored legislation (7 as lead sponsor)
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HR 9237
US · Jun 10, 2026
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
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HR 9214
US · Jun 9, 2026
TSP Modernization Act
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HR 1041
US · Jun 2, 2026
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
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HR 6779
US · May 20, 2026
USDA Loan Modernization Act
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HR 6733
US · May 20, 2026
VISN Reform Act of 2025
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HRES 1301
US · May 19, 2026
Supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural…
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HR 2283
US · May 14, 2026
Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act
Social media
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