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Today House Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Representative Tom Reed (NY-23) and Representative Bill Posey (FL-08), Co-Chair of the Congressional Motorsports Caucus, announced the introduction of the bipartisan Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act, a bill that makes permanent the seven-year cost recovery period for motorsports… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement concerning the release of the Mueller Report: “From day one I have been frustrated by the lack of transparency of the Mueller investigation and the Department of Justice. On September 1, 2017, I wrote to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein asking what the legally required evidence was that inspired the Mueller… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Bill Posey (R-Florida) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) have announced the reformation of the Congressional Automotive Performance & Motorsports Caucus for the 116th Congress. This informal, bi-partisan Congressional Caucus would support and encourage the growth of American small businesses and manufacturing in the automotive field. “The automotive performance… Read more »

Today the House Financial Services Committee adopted amendment proposed by Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) and Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) to ensure that any bill the committee reports out that provides funds for homeless assistance programs prioritizes funding for children who are homeless.  “Homelessness has proven to be a stubborn and massive problem throughout our nation,”… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey released the following statement concerning the crisis on our border: “There has long been a crisis on our border. During the previous administration I visited our border and saw firsthand how open and dangerous it has become. It is the responsibility of the federal government to protect our nation and that means securing our borders and maintaining operation… 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 »

Bipartisan legislation to fight harmful algal blooms was approved by both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate this week. Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) co-authored the legislation which reauthorizes important research programs and includes new tools to help communities prepare for future algal blooms and hypoxia events like the ones threatening the health of our Indian… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement regarding the passing of President George H.W. Bush: “President Bush dedicated his life to serving our nation and earned the respect of us all. As a young man he fought with courage during World War II as a U.S. Navy pilot, served his local community as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, was… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement observing Veterans Day: “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 ultimate… Read more »