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The House approved Congressman Bill Posey’s (R-Rockledge) amendment to hold the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accountable for illegal targeting of small businesses and jeopardizing our men and women in uniform deploying overseas. The EPA has come under scrutiny for crafting regulations that exceed their legislative mandate, using militarized enforcement tactics, and refusing to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) voted in favor of H.Res.771 which expresses the House of Representatives’ support for standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. Israel has been faced with continued attacks on its civilians by Hamas and Hezbollah since October 7th. “Israel has the inherent right to defend… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) introduced the Rulemaking Accountability and Reform Act of 2023 (H.R. 5930) as part of his agenda to reform the federal rulemaking process and combat executive branch overreach and overregulation by federal agencies.  “Often federal agencies make rules and regulations, enforceable as laws, that go beyond their legislative mandate. One way we can… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding this morning’s terrorist attack on Israeli civilians: “Our hearts go out to the people of Israel who live with the daily threat of savage terrorists. This morning’s reprehensible acts must be condemned, and the perpetrators held accountable. We are blessed not to wake up to rocket attacks in our… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding the budget: “On Friday, I voted for a resolution to reduce spending, secure our nation’s border, pay our military servicemembers, and keep the government open and serving people while Congress finishes the annual appropriations bills. While that legislation was not perfect, it was a rare chance to advance… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Posey (FL-08) and Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) introduced the Stop Funding Our Adversaries’ Research Act. This bill is simple: to put America first by denying federal research funds to countries of concern, which includes China.  “The current system to protect American innovation has several loopholes that allow adversarial countries like China to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Bill Posey (FL-08) joined with Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) and 17 of their colleagues to introduce a bicameral Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to prevent the USDA from withholding school lunch funding and retaliating against schools that do not comply with the White House’s sexual orientation and gender identity policies. … Read more »

Congressman Posey and the Bipartisan Congressional Estuary Caucus introduced their resolution that expresses support for the designation of the week of September 16 through September 23, 2023, as “National Estuaries Week”. “National Estuaries Week is a time for citizens to become more involved in the preservation and care of critical ecosystems,” stated Congressman Posey. “Our own Indian… Read more »

Today, with the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge), the House passed H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, legislation to block efforts by various states and federal agencies to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles and preserve the right of Americans to purchase the motor vehicle of their choice. “For many Americans, the cost of electric vehicles is… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement in remembrance of 9-11: “Today we remember all those who lost their lives during the sinister attacks on September 11, 2001. On that day, many courageous Americans ran toward grave danger to help those in harm's way. “We humbly thank these heroes - our police officers, firefighters and first responders - who… Read more »