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U.S. Representatives Bill Posey (R-Florida) and Charlie Crist (D-Florida) reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to create American jobs, advance technology and keep America first in space. The American Space Commerce Act (H.R. 1369) supports American leadership in space by providing an incentive for American space firms to keep investing in America and launching from American… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding today's historic launch of SpaceX's Crew Dragon: “This launch is the modern era of America’s space program as American astronauts launch from American soil aboard an American rocket. It’s been nine years in the making but today’s successful launch from the Space Coast is a defining moment for American… Read more »

As we pass the 59th Anniversary of the first American human space flight launch that saw Alan Shepard pilot the famous Freedom 7 capsule as part of the Mercury program, U.S. Representatives Bill Posey (R-Florida) and Charlie Crist (D-Florida) introduced bipartisan legislation to build on that important legacy and keep America first in space. The American Space Commerce Act (H.R. 6783)… Read more »

Legislation to provide economic relief to American families, workers, the recently unemployed, and businesses was approved by the House of Representatives today with the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge). The bill includes a provision authored by Posey to protect NASA and Defense contract employees to ensure our nation’s space and defense programs are not disrupted while we… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey released the following statement regarding the State of the Union Address: “Tonight, President Trump delivered a positive State of the Union Address highlighting the strength of our nation’s economy, celebrating hardworking and distinguished citizens, and honoring American heroes. I was pleased to hear the President talk about space and its importance to our… Read more »

A bipartisan group of Members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee have introduced a bill to expand research on the health effects of exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation. H.R. 4733, the Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2019, authorizes a low-dose radiation basic research program at the Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Humans are exposed to low doses of… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $90 Million INFRA Grant to replace the aging Indian River Bridge which is necessary for our growing industry to access the Space Center. The existing Indian River Bridge is near the end of its service life and very soon will not be able to carry space-bound or returning freight. “If we want to continue to conduct launches, grow our… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey released the following statement regarding the State of the Union Address: “Tonight, President Trump called for unity and delivered a positive speech that celebrated our nation’s achievements, heroes, advancements, and our freedom. Our economy is strong and continues to grow, add jobs and create new opportunities every day for American families and workers. It’s… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has written to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee requesting the Committee provide equitable treatment for contract employees in crafting appropriations bills to open government agencies. Unlike civil servants, government contractors have not traditionally received back-pay and benefits upon reopening the federal government.  “We… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey’s (R-Rockledge) bipartisan Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act, which streamlines the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) licensing and permitting process of hybrid launch vehicles to allow for licensed commercial space support flights, was approved as part of the FAA Reauthorization bill and is headed for the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Our… Read more »