Mike Bost
Representative for Illinois · Republican · United States
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National Truck Drivers Appreciation Week. This week means some very special things to me. I know this business firsthand. I was born and raised in the trucking business. My grandfather started a trucking business in 1933.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“I grew up in it, from washing trucks to I have never had a car license. When I was 16 years old, I got my license as a tractor-trailer license because it was before CDLs. Therefore, I started delivering goods and running and working in the business. I know the business well. It is not an easy job. It is early mornings. It is late nights.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“Yes, they get paid, but some of those things they give up can't be gotten back, like time with their families. We do want to say thank you to them for every mile they drive. Thank you for supplying all of these store shelves and growing our economy, and thank you for keeping America moving every single day.”
House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗
“Those organizations represent veterans, survivors, Gold Star families, wounded veterans, military families, advocates, and professionals who work directly with the people this bill would help.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, veterans groups from The American Legion to the Wounded Warrior Project support this bill. Survivor groups like the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors support this bill. Caregiver organizations, like the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, support this bill. They all want this bill to pass.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I don't think that the ranking member is caught up on current events. Just recently, just to confirm what we already knew, the VA officials confirmed that they are moving ahead with the changes on tinnitus, sleep apnea, and disability benefits.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
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“If an institution cannot accurately estimate the tuition, they must explain exactly why, and this transparency ensures veterans aren't misled by inaccurate information, preventing unnecessary debt that they would accrue. The bill directs the VA to establish an online resource center, a centralized hub regularly updated to include all available training for school certifying officials, and this simple change provides essential flexibility for institutions, such as police academies and truck driving schools, ensuring that they can effectively support veterans and their families. At a time when this bureaucratic red tape has been strangling our veterans, when it has become a barrier rather than a bridge, I am proud to champion a bill that directly helps veterans reduce unnecessary government hurdles. Mr.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, at this time, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Van Orden), who is the chief sponsor of the bill. Mr. VAN ORDEN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my legislation, the Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act, or the VETT Act. This bill addresses critical barriers that veterans currently face with accessing educational benefits that they have earned through their dedicated service to our Nation. It helps ensure a smoother, more effective transition back into civilian life. Specifically, my legislation requires educational institutions to clearly provide estimated tuition costs to potential GI Bill students.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“I do not support veterans having to choose a school based off of incorrect financial information. Without this fix, veterans are having to make a choice that could harm them financially in the future. This change is a commonsense addition to the Trump administration's mission to make VA work for veterans. Finally, this bill would also ensure that schools have a central place to find information to train their staff in charge of helping to make sure students and veterans understand. In a time when government is filled with bureaucratic red tape, I am happy that we, as a Republican majority, are making it easier for veterans to get an education. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 981, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 981 offered by the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Van Orden), my friend and colleague. The bill would improve the information schools are required to give individuals regarding GI Bill benefits. Currently, schools are required to give an estimated cost of education to anyone who potentially will use the GI Bill. However, there are cases where a school cannot accurately estimate the tuition and expenses for the year. This means that the schools are providing misleading information that serves the interests of the institution over the veterans due to bureaucratic obstacles. I support a veteran getting accurate estimates of what their expenses would look like.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on H.R. 981.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗