Fighting for Veterans: Congressman Mike Bost on Service & Health Care Reform

On this episode of American Potential, host David From welcomes Congressman Mike Bost, Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, to discuss his journey from serving in the U.S. Marine Corps to fighting for veterans in Congress. He shares why he enlisted, how his family’s deep military roots shaped his passion for service, and why the Veterans Access Act is urgently needed to fix the gaps left after the Mission Act. With bureaucratic overreach delaying essential care, Congressman Bost explains how his bill would ensure veterans get the quality health care they deserve—when and where they need it. From tackling mental health crises to holding government agencies accountable, this episode dives into the real challenges veterans face and the solutions needed to honor their service. 🎧 Listen now and learn how you can take action! Concerned Veterans for America has made it easy to support the Veterans Access Act—check the link in the description to send a message to your lawmakers.

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American Potential is a national award-winning podcast showcasing how everyday Americans are breaking barriers in their communities. While some guests are public officials or influencers, many are ordinary people who took a stand and made a difference. We discuss real policy solutions to the nation’s biggest challenges and highlight those taking action. Hosted by David From, a Regional Vice President at Americans for Prosperity, the podcast shares stories of success and struggle to inspire you to create change in your own community. American Potential won the Gold Award at the 18th annual w3 Awards in the News and Politics Podcast category. American Potential is a project of Americans for Prosperity, an advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity.