U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Mike Bost for Illinois' Twelfth Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Mike Bost for Illinois' Twelfth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and workers.

"The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to endorse Congressman Mike Bost for his unwavering commitment to Illinois job creators and the free enterprise system," said Kevin Courtois, Vice President of the Chamber's Great Lakes Region. "Drawing on his real-world experience as a former small business owner in the trucking industry, Representative Bost deeply understands the daily challenges facing local entrepreneurs. He is a proven champion for strengthening our supply chains, cutting burdensome red tape, and fighting for the agricultural and manufacturing industries that are the backbone of America's economy. We are proud to support Congressman Bost and look forward to working with him in the 120th Congress."

"Chairman Mike Bost has been defending Illinois businesses for more than three decades while he served in the state legislature and now Congress," said Jimmy Clayton, Illinois Chamber of Commerce President & CEO. "Mike is authentically a businessperson in his own right, having helped run his families trucking firm for decades. From the agricultural fields of central Illinois to the energy fields of southern Illinois, Mike knows his district and how hard his constituents fight to make our home a better place."

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Our members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations. For more than 114 years, we have advocated for pro-business policies that help businesses create jobs and grow our economy.