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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement in observance of September 11th: “Today we remember all of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, their families and our brave men and women in uniform for their service and sacrifices in defense of our nation.” Read more »

Congressman Posey released the following statement on the President's call to launch military strikes on Syria: “I am opposed to military intervention in Syria and have made this clear to the Administration, Congressional leaders, and the public. “Earlier this summer, I voted for amendments that would prohibit military involvement in Syria without a declaration of war by Congress.… Read more »

On Friday, August 16th, Congressman Bill Posey will present Frank Trent of Indialantic with the Purple Heart Medal for injuries he received during his service in Korea. The ceremony will take place at 10:30 AM in the Brevard County Government Complex. “Mr. Trent is being recognized after all of these years for his courage and his service to our nation during the Korean War,” said… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement regarding the President's attempt to exempt Congress from Obamacare: “Obamacare was passed by Democrats led by then-Speaker Pelosi, and opposed by ALL Republican members of the House,” said Congressman Posey. “Republicans want all members and staff to be covered by Obamacare, because we believe the entire law would… Read more »

On Wednesday, August 7th, Congressman Bill Posey will tour the Alzheimer/Parkinson Association of Indian River County and review some recently completed research. The Alzheimer/Parkinson Association of Indian River County serves community residents with disorders affecting their memory and movement, educates caregivers and the public, and provides a much needed support system for those… Read more »

With the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge), the House of Representatives passed legislation to make high cost federal regulations subject to Congressional approval. The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act or REINS Act provides a check on the authority of federal regulators to create rules and regulations found to have a major cost (costing $100 million or… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement in regard to the 44th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing: “This weekend marked the 44th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, a historic achievement for the United States and for all humankind. Our nation has greatly benefited from that accomplishment with advancements in science, math and technology that… Read more »

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation with the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) to delay for one year the health insurance mandates on both employers (H.R. 2667) and individuals (H.R. 2668), which are part of the 2010 health care law. The President recently announced that he will unilaterally suspend the January 2014 statutory deadline that requires… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has taken on the task of reading the Senate’s massive 1,200 page Immigration Reform Bill (S.744) hoping to inspire his colleagues and the public to read the bill and find out what it does and how it impacts border security, employment, citizenship and the debt. “The first step in holding government accountable is making it more transparent. You can… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey will host a Federal Contracting Conference at the Florida Tech’s Denius Student Center in Melbourne on August 5th and 6th. The event is a chance for government contractors to have one-on-one meetings with procurement representatives from Washington, D.C., and Central Florida to explore new contracting opportunities. It’s also an opportunity for local businesses that… Read more »