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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement: “It’s critical for the Administration to put forward a serious plan to combat ISIS and identify radical Islamic terrorists who are actively planning attacks on Americans,” said Congressman Posey. “How many more attacks do we have to endure before the elites who are in denial take this seriously? The antics on the… Read more »

With the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge), the House of Representatives passed important legislation to protect the First Amendment right of all Americans to make donations to tax-exempt nonprofit groups without the fear of retaliation by politically motivated employees at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). For years the IRS has been plagued by serious allegations of… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding this weekend's shooting in Orlando: “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones of this weekend’s tragic shooting in Orlando,” said Congressman Posey. “If the investigations reveal that other individuals or organizations played a role in this attack, then the government must do what’s… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day: “Memorial Day is a stark reminder of the great lengths that our service members have undertaken to serve the nation we love and protect our liberty. Dating as far back as to the end of the Civil War, our fellow Americans established the tradition of recognizing the sacrifices made by… Read more »

With the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge), the House of Representatives passed important legislation which continues the fight to provide our military veterans with better customer service, health care, training, and other earned benefits. The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4974), which passed the House with strong… Read more »

Last night the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation (S. 1523) to reauthorize funding for the National Estuary Program (NEP). Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge), one of four principle co-authors in the House of Representatives, secured the inclusion of his bipartisan plan (H.R. 573) to reprioritize existing funding so more money is available for estuaries with critical needs like… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) awarded 23 graduating high school seniors of Florida’s 8th Congressional District the 2016 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, commitment to their… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) hosted the 2016 Congressional Art Competition, entitled “An Artistic Discovery,” on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Vero Beach Museum of Art in Vero Beach. The theme of this year’s artwork focused on the Indian River Lagoon. Three finalists were chosen, and several entries were also selected for special recognition. This year’s winning piece, titled A… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will help launch the 5th Annual Cocoa Beach “Foot Prints in the Sand” Kidney Walk as a tribute to organ donation at the Cocoa Beach Pier in Cocoa Beach, Florida on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The day’s activities will begin at 8:00 AM with a “Circle of Life” paddle-out in honor of Jessica Harder of Cocoa Beach who suffered from chronic kidney disease and… Read more »

Today the House Judiciary Committee approved the CAPTIVE Act (H.R. 3394), bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) to ensure that American victims of terrorism can collect the blocked assets derived from drug proceeds as compensation awarded through court judgments. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trott (R-MI), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Randy Forbes… Read more »