Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) Discusses the Need to Protect Inland Waterways

Congressman Mike Bost has represented communities across Southern Illinois in the 12th district since 2015 and is now the ranking member of the Veterans Affairs committee. The 12th district is unique in its access to three navigable waterways that employ many Americans thanks to the Jones Act. Before his career in public service, Congressman Bost served in the U.S. Marines. Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast for a conversation about: Why maintaining American Maritime is vital to protecting our inland waterways Why the Jones Act is important to America's industrial base Developments in Congress