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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement recognizing Memorial Day: “On Memorial Day, we honor the service and commitment of our brave men and women in uniform, and their families, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. Without their dedication it would not be possible to hold on to our freedoms throughout the years. As we reflect on their… Read more »

On Wednesday, May 31st, Chief Warrant Officer Two Norman Heller of Viera will be awarded his Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device forty nine years after courageously serving our nation during the Vietnam War. Rep. Posey’s office worked with the Department of the Army and LTC Louis J. Kochanek, USA RET, of Kittery Point, ME, to help secure the medal for Heller. The Bronze Star Medal with “V”… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) hosted the 2017 Congressional Art Competition, entitled “An Artistic Discovery,” on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Vero Beach Museum of Art in Vero Beach. The theme of this year’s artwork focused on Space. Three finalists were chosen, and several entries were also selected for special recognition. This year’s winning piece, titled Returning to our… Read more »

This afternoon Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) awarded 24 graduating high school seniors of Florida’s 8th Congressional District the 2017 Congressional Medal of Merit, which honors extraordinary adolescents for their contributions, leadership, and achievements. These distinguished students were nominated by their schools in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement,… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628): “For many years health insurance costs have been skyrocketing and today we have taken a big step toward addressing this problem while keeping intact core protections for those Americans with pre-existing health conditions, ensuring sick people do not lose their… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey will deliver remarks at this year’s Space Coast Prayer Breakfast to be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 7:30 AM at the Melbourne Hilton at Rialto Place. Because the House of Representatives is in session, Congressman Posey will deliver pre-taped remarks. “Our nation has a rich tradition of prayer and service to others,” said Congressman Posey. “Many of our… Read more »

President Trump took an executive action supported by Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) to create a new “accountability and whistleblower protection office” within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA has been under a dark cloud since investigations revealed poor treatment of our veterans at some VA facilities, including malfeasance, incompetence, and outright… Read more »

On Tuesday, April 11th, military and community leaders will gather to dedicate the Martin PM Mariner-5 Memorial at Patrick Air Force Base at 10:00 AM. The Memorial honors the service of the 13 men who lost their lives in a rescue mission supporting the 1945 disappearance of Flight 19. “I’m pleased to see our community come together to dedicate this memorial which honors the service… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628): “Early on in the Obama Administration I met with then-Secretary of Health and Human Services Sebelius. I asked if we could move forward together with legislation to address three areas of health care with a bipartisan consensus: helping people with pre-existing… Read more »

This week Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) offered testimony before the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on the Interior and Environment in support of the National Estuary Program. His testimony emphasized the ongoing success of the National Estuary Program and highlighted important improvements made by last year’s reauthorization. “The National Estuary Program… Read more »