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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 »

U.S. Representatives Bill Posey (R-FL) and Brian Mast (R-FL) have worked with their house colleagues to found a new bipartisan congressional caucus to give our Indian River Lagoon a stronger voice and presence in the U.S. Congress. For years Congress has worked in bipartisan fashion to implement and support initiatives aimed at protecting the many unique estuaries in the United States. A… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement commending the City of Palm Bay and Telemundo for working to bring another World Boxing Organization (WBO) sanctioned boxing night to Palm Bay, Florida: “I applaud the efforts of Mayor Capote and the City of Palm Bay for working with Telemundo and All Star Boxing to bring another exciting night of boxing… Read more »

One of the biggest obstacles to creating jobs and getting our economy moving again is burdensome regulations and unnecessary red tape. Having run a small business here in Brevard County I understand how overregulation can prevent businesses from expanding their facilities and hiring more employees. We know that the increased cost from regulations put heavier burdens on businesses as… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement regarding recent travel restrictions issued by the President: “Allowing unvetted immigration into the United States when we have been told there will be terrorists among them is risky and dangerous. I have supported pausing our refugee and immigration programs from nations that we know pose a serious… Read more »