news

The City of Vero Beach has been selected to be the location for a new VA healthcare clinic to service local veterans in Indian River County. Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has long advocated for Vero Beach to be priority for the VA and has recommended on numerous occasions that the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System locate a clinic in Indian River County. “This is a… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day: “We owe our brave men and women in uniform, and their families, who paid the ultimate price, a great debt of gratitude for their service in defense of our freedom and nation. As we observe Memorial Day, let us take some time to reflect on their sacrifices and renew our commitment to… Read more »

With Congressman Bill Posey’s (R-Rockledge) support, the House of Representatives passed H. Res 104 to condemn the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States Territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty. The resolution also urges the Biden Administration to give a full account of event surrounding the CCP spy balloon and… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement observing Veterans Day: “On Veterans Day we salute our brave men and women in uniform, and their families, for their sacrifices and service to our nation, and their commitment to defending the freedoms and liberty we hold dear. One of the greatest honors that my staff and I have is assisting those who have served in… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement observing Veterans Day: “On Veterans Day, we reflect on the service and great personal sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform to protect and defend our great nation and our freedoms. “Throughout the course of America’s history, adversaries and foreign powers have sought to snuff out the torch of… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of the formal surrender of Japan and the end of World War II:  “On this day seventy-five years ago, General MacArthur met Japanese officials aboard the USS Missouri to formally accept Japan’s surrender marking the end of World War II and the beginning of a new era for freedom… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement observing Memorial Day: “One of the greatest honors that my staff and I have is serving those who have served in our Armed Forces, helping the loved one of a fallen soldier, a veteran in need or a family member. As we observe Memorial Day, let us take some time to reflect on the service and great personal sacrifices… Read more »

This morning Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) presented the Congressional Gold Medal Award (replica) posthumously to PVT Irvin O. Simmons (KIA), a fallen member of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment also known as the Borinqueneers, who died in the final hours of the Korean War. PVT Irvin Simmons’ brother, Bobby Simmons, who is also a veteran of the Korean War, received the award… Read more »

On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will present the Congressional Gold Medal Award (replica) posthumously to PVT Irvin O. Simmons (KIA), a fallen member of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment also known as the Borinqueneers, who died in the final hours of the Korean War. Receiving the award on behalf of PVT Irvin Simmons is his brother, Bobby Simmons,… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement saluting our nation's veterans: “No words can express our nation’s sincere gratitude to our military service members, and their families, who have answered the call to serve our country. Since the Revolutionary War, which secured the independence of our great nation, over 1.3 million brave Americans have made the… Read more »