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Congressman Bill Posey will help kick-off this weekend’s 5K Kidney Beach Walk sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of Florida as a tribute to organ donation. The walk will take place at 9:00 AM on May 12th, 2012 at the Cocoa Beach Pier in Cocoa Beach Florida. The day’s activities will begin with a “Circle of Life” paddle-out in the morning sunrise and conclude with a “Sand… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement in recognition of May 3, 2012 as a National Day of Prayer: “Setting aside a day of prayer is not new for America. On April 30, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said our country is worth the sacrifice of prayer for our Nation – and he set aside a day of national humiliation, fasting and prayer…to unite… to keep the… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey hosted the third annual District 15 Congressional Art Competition for high school students at the Foosaner Art Museum on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Since its establishment in 1982 over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nation-wide competition. The 1st place winning artist will have the distinguished honor of having their work displayed… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) introduced legislation to allow for private sector investment in the Department of Defense for space transportation in an effort to modernize America’s defense capabilities, promote America’s commercial space industry and help America regain the loss of commercial launches. “A priority for me is working to secure America's leadership in… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Florida) released the following statement regarding a new rule issued by the Treasury Department concerning Non-Resident Alien Deposits in U.S. banks: “The Administration's decision overturns a hundred-year old policy that has welcomed tens of billions of dollars from foreigners, putting their money to work in America. In doing so, the Administration has… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding Tax Freedom Day: “For years, leaders in Washington from both parties have been kicking the can down the road delaying important decisions affecting our nation’s financial condition, energy security and regulatory burden,” said Congressman Posey. “Years of irresponsible stewardship have resulted in… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will host the 2012 Congressional Art Competition on Saturday, April 14th at the Foosaner Art Museum’s Harris Auditorium in Melbourne. Students can bring their artwork between 9 AM and 10 AM. No late entries will be accepted. Formal award ceremonies begin at 11:30 AM. The competition is being held in Congressional Districts across the nation. “This is… Read more »

Today the President released his Fiscal Year 2013 budget plan calling for record $3.8 trillion in spending for Fiscal Year 2013, projecting another $1.3 trillion budget deficit for 2012, and a budget path that never balances and increases the overall national debt to $25 Trillion in 2022. “This is not a serious plan to make Washington live within its means,” said Congressman Bill… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement commending local groups for working to bring another World Boxing Organization (WBO) sanctioned boxing night to Palm Bay, Florida this year: “It’s exciting that the Greater Palm Bay Chamber, the Space Coast TDC, and All Star Boxing are once again working with Telemundo to bring a second round of boxing entertainment… Read more »

While speaking at Disney World today, President Obama embraced the provisions of bipartisan legislation introduced this past September by U.S. Representatives Joe Heck (R-NV) and Bill Posey (R-FL) to help attract more international tourists to U.S. travel destinations.  The Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act (H.R. 3039) currently has 35 cosponsors, including six… Read more »