Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Bost hopes to secure funding for rural roads and truck parking along major highways if he takes a leadership position on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee next session.
Context: The funding goal is conditional on Bost obtaining a committee leadership position; no amount or specific projects are given.
Bost wants to authorize more private care providers to treat veterans through the VA’s community care program, especially in rural areas in Illinois and nationwide. He says this care must remain available as part of the VA’s services.
Context: This is a stated goal for a future term; the report does not specify how he would expand provider authorization.
Mike Bost supports the SAVE America Act, which he says would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, photo identification to cast a ballot, and accountability measures to clean up voter rolls. He voted for the bill when it passed the House; that vote does not establish that the bill became law.
Context: The statement concerns the bill as passed by the House; it does not specify the voter-roll accountability measures or establish enactment.