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Congressman Posey introduced the ASAP Act or the Assure Servicemembers Are Paid Act to require that in the event of a government shutdown, our military men and women defending our nation continue being paid without delay. The United States enjoys the benefits of an all volunteer, professional military force. Many of the families of junior enlisted service members are surviving paycheck to… Read more »

U.S. Representative Bill Posey (R-FL) released the following statement regarding NASA’s announcement this morning revealing its design for a new space launch system: “I am encouraged that the Administration has finally released the concept for the Space Launch System which can restore America’s prominence in space exploration,” said Posey. “However, there is still a lack of vision,… Read more »

Today Space Shuttle Atlantis (OV-104) made its 33rd and final launch into space marking the end of the U.S. Space Shuttle program and the end to America’s ability to access space for the foreseeable future. Upon completion of its final mission, STS-135, Shuttle Atlantis will be retired to its permanent home at Central Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. “I salute our brave Astronauts and… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) released the following statement in honor of our nation’s July 4th celebrations: “As we commemorate Independence Day this year I wanted to take a moment to thank our military men and women, and our veterans for their service to our nation. Without the dedication of service members who have made the conscious decision to make great personal sacrifices, up… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) issued the following statement concerning NASA’s decision to use the Constellation Program’s Orion Capsule to send American Astronauts into space: “NASA’s decision to utilize the Orion Capsule that was originally designed for the Constellation program is positive news,” said Congressman Bill Posey. “Until the Administration ended it, the Constellation… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) released the following statement honoring our fallen heroes, their families and all our men and women in uniform: “I would like to take time to honor and remember America’s fallen heroes and their families for making the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. I would also like to thank our men and women in uniform currently serving overseas for their… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement honoring the 50th Anniversary of President Kennedy’s historic 1961 address to Congress in which he outlined his vision of landing an American on the Moon by the end of the decade: “On this date fifty years ago, President Kennedy ignited an American revolution in technology, engineering and accomplishing impossible… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address before a joint session of Congress: “I commend Prime Minister Netanyahu for coming before Congress this morning and bringing his message to the American people. I’ve always been a strong advocate for maintaining our critical relationship with Israel and I… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding the killing of terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden by U.S. Forces last night: “I commend our troops who have brought Osama Bin Laden to justice,” said Congressman Posey. “Hopefully this will help close a very painful chapter in the lives of so many who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001.” Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) introduced H.R. 1508, the Assure Service Members are Paid Act of 2011 (ASAP Act), a bill to require that in the event of a government shutdown, our military men and women defending our nation continue being paid without delay. “Our military service members are committed to defending our nation up to and including laying down their lives,”… Read more »