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Mike Bost

Republican
US Congress Twitter/X
#444
X Rank
1,347
Benchmarker Score
61
Posts
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416
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15
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25,470 followers

Data last refreshed: June 18, 2026

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20 posts

This weekend marks several important holidays and commemorations. Today, on June 14th, we celebrate Flag Day and the birthday of President Donald J. Trump. On this day 249 years ago, the Stars and ...

Personal & Human Interest MAGA Jun 14, 2026 View on X
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June 12th marks Women Veterans Recognition Day, the anniversary of the signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which gave women the right to permanently serve in the Armed Forces. To...

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Gender Equality Jun 12, 2026 View on X
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Republicans win! Final score was 11-2. Great night at the ballpark for a good cause.

Culture, Media & Sports Sports & Olympics Jun 11, 2026 View on X
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It was a pleasure to sit down with members of the National Milk Producers Federation, including Alonzo and Megan Shoaf of Prairie Farms in Effingham County. June is National Dairy Month – a great o...

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Farm Bill Jun 11, 2026 View on X
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Out at Nationals Park in D.C. tonight for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity. One night a year Members of Congress trade debates for dugouts and suits for jerseys to raise money for...

Culture, Media & Sports Sports & Olympics Voluntary Sector Fundraising Jun 10, 2026 View on X
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Democrats spent months blocking funding for Border Patrol agents and immigration security. Tonight I voted for the Secure America Act to make sure that Border Patrol, CBP, ICE, and Homeland Securit...

Immigration & Border Security ICE CBP Jun 09, 2026 View on X
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Great to meet with Brad Blair and Tonya Crow of the Illinois Propane Gas Association as well as Ryan Rohr and James Ankenbrand of Wabash Valley Service Co. today for their “Propane Days” visit. Ene...

Environment & Energy Fossil Fuels Oil & Gas Jun 09, 2026 View on X
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Today marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, one of the most consequential days in human history. On June 6, 1944, thousands of young Americans crossed the English Channel and stormed the beaches of ...

Defense & National Security Veterans Affairs Armed Forces Jun 07, 2026 View on X
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John and Lisa Schaefer have built something special with Baseball Card Connection in downtown Effingham, and this week they were invited to speak at a Topps and Fanatics reception at the National M...

District & State Issues Small Business Sports & Olympics Jun 03, 2026 View on X
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For America’s 250th, Murphysboro is marking the moment the right way. The General John A. Logan Museum and the city are hosting a three-day celebration this weekend, June 5-7, honoring both the nat...

District & State Issues Arts & Culture Jun 02, 2026 View on X
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My staff will be hosting mobile office hours across Southern Illinois this June so you can speak with our casework experts face-to-face with comfort and convenience. Please visit with any questions...

District & State Issues Social Security Medicare Income Tax Veterans Healthcare Jun 01, 2026 View on X
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If you’re looking for a way to honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day, there are several ceremonies being held in our area. Mound City National Cemetery will hold its observance on Monday at 10 a....

District & State Issues Armed Forces May 24, 2026 View on X
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This week I voted for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a sweeping bill to increase housing supply, expand access to homeownership, and cut red tape that drives up housing costs. For Southern I...

Housing & Urban Development Affordable Housing First-Time Buyers Rural Housing May 21, 2026 View on X
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Tonight the House passed my Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. No veteran should lose their Second Amendment rights simply because they need help managing their finances, but that is exactly wh...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Veterans Affairs Second Amendment May 21, 2026 View on X
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected American Airlines to provide Essential Air Service at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion. Starting later this summer, American will o...

Transportation & Infrastructure Air Traffic & FAA Rural Connectivity May 20, 2026 View on X
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I supported the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act this week, which helps young people moving out of the foster care system access stable housing and the support services they need. This bill mak...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Affordable Housing Homelessness HUD May 20, 2026 View on X
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Today I introduced legislation to establish May 29th as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day. Our farmers are proud, salt of the Earth people, but they face tremendous pressures in a tough in...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Mental Health May 19, 2026 View on X
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Today, I had the honor of greeting a group of Southern Illinois veterans who were in D.C. as part of the Honor Flight program. These men and women raised their right hand to serve when it counted m...

Personal & Human Interest Armed Forces May 18, 2026 View on X
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As Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, I was proud to vote for the Military Construction and VA Appropriations Act, which passed in the House this week. This bill fully funds the VA,...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Veterans Affairs Veterans Healthcare Telehealth Mental Health Hospital Funding May 15, 2026 View on X
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I will always Back the Blue. That’s why, this week, I voted for two bills to crack down on soft-on-crime policies that let dangerous criminals back onto our streets. The Keeping Violent Offenders O...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Police Reform May 14, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jun 2026
-7 #444
May 2026
+7 #437
Apr 2026
#444

Content Categories

District & State Issues 14
Legislative & Congressional Activity 12
Personal & Human Interest 8
Defense & National Security 5
Immigration & Border Security 3

Topics & Themes

Armed Forces Farm Bill Veterans Healthcare Income Tax Arts & Culture Sports & Olympics Small Business Veterans Affairs Wages & Pay Social Security Medicare Oil & Gas Affordable Housing Hospital Funding Voluntary Sector GDP & Growth Government Shutdown Counter-Terrorism Middle East First-Time Buyers

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
240
Mike: 61 ↓
Likes
242,809
Mike: 515 ↓
Comments
24,165
Mike: 416 ↓
Avg Likes
851.9
Mike: 8.4 ↓
Avg Comments
85.7
Mike: 6.8 ↓
Benchmarker Score
291,140
Mike: 1,347 ↓
Posts/Week
17.0
Mike: 4.4 ↓
Avg Post Length
235 chars
Mike: 366 ↑
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