I will tell anybody that farmers are the best environmentalists that this country has.
Mike Bost
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Mike Bost is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Illinois's 12th congressional district since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Bost has focused on issues related to veterans' healthcare and benefits, advocating for policies that prioritize the needs of servicemen and women. He has been vocal about ensuring that veterans receive the care they deserve, emphasizing the importance of reducing bureaucratic obstacles in the Veterans Affairs system.
Under this Administration the EPA has adopted the mindset of dictating rather than working collaboratively.
Farmers in southern Illinois have tried to get the Federal Government to give an answer, which they don't give, or when they do give, it is one side and then they flip back.
I would argue the EPA's approach to punishing American farmers and ranchers through regulation under this Administration is also unprecedented.
It is really disappointing that Administrator Regan wouldn't give Congress the same respect.
If your only metric is the environment, it will be bad for the environment, not to mention the fact it is going to dramatically increase our food prices.
What I don't want and what Hoosiers in my district don't want is to be subject to yet another one of California's unworkable radical climate mandates.
If we don't stay with that program--and the thing that is difficult about that is, right now, when we have a driver shortage, you can have a beer on Sunday and you are not impaired to drive on Monday. Now, you can smoke a joint on Friday…
My legislation, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, addresses a shortfall on the truck parking to allow safe places for our drivers to take a break from the long road without fearing accidents, assaults, or robberies.
I want to make sure that the people understand that this amendment is not an act to try to privatize our VA. It is an act to try to make sure that our veterans actually receive the services that they need. As a veteran, and as the many…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds…
Once again, I encourage all of our Members to support this bill, as well as the other bills we have moved here tonight. Madam Speaker, I thank the ranking member and staff on both sides of the aisle for the work they have done, and I yield…
We would all like to have clean vehicles. We would all like to have the--where it's perfect.
Once again, I encourage Members to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Bost) that the House suspend the rules…
Once again, I encourage Members to support this legislation and to help our veterans get the most out of their GI Bill benefits. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. De La Cruz). The question is…
This Nation has been really, really, really good on allowing the free market to work.
Once again, I encourage all Members to support this legislation to help improve the way veterans receive VA services, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Flood). The question is on the motion offered by…
What do you think the magic number is where this house of cards finally collapses?
What do you think the magic number is where this house of cards finally collapses?
We will continue to evaluate places where the PACT Act can and should be expanded.
We are servicemen and women. We love this country. We fought for it. And that fight isn't over.
The Honoring our PACT Act has been called the single biggest expansion of veterans' healthcare and benefits in generations.
We will continue to evaluate places where the PACT Act can and should be expanded.





