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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bill Posey released the following statement regarding the State of the Union Address: “President Trump continues to take action to implement his promise to create jobs, secure our borders, and keep America safe. It’s up to leaders in Washington to work together to strengthen our nation and produce common sense solutions to the challenges facing American… Read more »

In a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee today, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) testified in support of his bipartisan legislation H.R. 2721, the Seniors’ Tax Simplification Act, which would simplify tax filing for senior citizens living on fixed incomes. “Many senior citizens don’t have complicated income streams and it’s just common sense that their tax filing forms… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding funding the government: “The House passed all of its appropriations bills months ago. It is imperative for the Senate to consider all of those funding bills. The Continuing Resolution, while not perfect, allows more time for that process to work. It’s up to the Senate to do its job.” Read more »

On Wednesday, January 24th, Specialist Four Andrew Thorry of Vero Beach will be awarded his Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device fifty years after courageously serving our nation during the Vietnam War. Rep. Posey’s office worked with the Department of the Army to help secure the medal for Thorry. The Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device is worn to denote participation in acts of heroism… Read more »

Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, legislation which overhauls the nation’s tax code, cuts tax rates for families and workers in every income bracket, closes loopholes and makes business tax rates more internationally competitive. “Growing our economy will translate into more opportunities for every American to succeed,” said Congressman Bill… Read more »

Today the House Financial Services Committee approved Congressman Bill Posey’s legislation to prevent an unfair and overly burdensome regulation from being imposed on credit unions across our communities. Posey’s bill, H.R. 4464, the Common Sense Credit Union Capital Relief Act, which was reported favorably to the House floor with a bipartisan vote, would repeal the National Credit Union… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding H. Res. 630 to requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress. The legislation is intended to make sure that Members and staff understand the serious nature of sexual… Read more »

I was fifteen when President Kennedy delivered his famous address declaring America’s mission to the Moon. Like so many Americans, the President’s call inspired me and I personally wanted very much to be a part of it. As a young man, I seized the opportunity to work on the Apollo program as an inspector with McDonnell Douglas.  I am both grateful and humbled to have been a part of… Read more »

Today the House of Representatives passed legislation to overhaul the nation’s tax code, cutting tax rates for families and workers in every income bracket, closing loopholes and making business tax rates more internationally competitive. “The legislation is a first step toward reforming our nation’s tax code,” said Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge). “Since the last reform over… Read more »

A reform measure by Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) was included in H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act, which was approved by the House of Representatives this week. Posey’s proposal helps the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) update floodplain maps. “We need to get the mapping right,” said Congressman Posey, a longtime realtor and member of the House… Read more »