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Today the House Science Committee approved S. 1254 after adopting a bipartisan amendment offered by Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) which enhanced the coordination of algae bloom research across federal, state and local agencies. The legislation reauthorizes and enhances research into the causes of algae blooms and hypoxia events which are harmful to natural… Read more »

Today the House of Representatives passed legislation cosponsored by Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) to hold seniors employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs accountable for malfeasance and mistreatment of our nation’s veterans seeking care at VA facilities. “Veterans receiving care at our nation’s VA facilities deserve the best service possible and that has not happened… Read more »

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance held a hearing today which focused discussion on bipartisan legislation (H.R. 605, H.R. 4557) introduced by Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) to protect insurance policyholders by eliminating provisions buried deep in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law that essentially permits the federal government to force your… Read more »

This evening the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation supported by Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) to help combat human trafficking and exploitation. “Human trafficking is stunning not only in the size of the problem, but it is staggering in its inhumanity,” said Congressman Posey. “Both here and abroad, victims are enslaved in homes as domestic servants. Others are… Read more »

Today the House of Representatives approved Congressman Bill Posey’s (R-Florida) bipartisan legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the “Borinqueneers”. Posey introduced the legislation with Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi (D-Puerto Rico). The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award that Congress can… Read more »

Today bipartisan legislation was introduced by U.S. Representatives Bill Posey (R-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) to help aid breast cancer patients in their recovery following surgical procedures. There is the risk of infection following breast cancer surgery due to the placement of post-surgical drains. Medicare currently covers the cost of post-surgical water resistant… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will award the 2014 Congressional Medal of Merit to notable students of Florida’s 8th District at the Brevard County Government Complex in Viera on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 4PM. The distinguished students receiving the award are graduating seniors who were nominated by schools in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, a commitment to… Read more »

Today Northrop Grumman announced it plans to expand its operations in Melbourne creating as many as 1,800 new aerospace jobs over the next several years. Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement applauding Northrop Grumman for making a significant commitment to build on its presence in Florida’s Space Coast: “This is very good news for our community.… Read more »

Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted to hold former IRS official Lois Lerner in contempt for refusing to answer questions about the IRS’ illegal targeting of conservative groups. The House also approved a resolution calling on the Attorney General to appoint an independent special prosecutor to investigate IRS abuses. Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following… Read more »

On Saturday May 3rd Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) hosted the 2014 Congressional Art Competition entitled “An Artistic Discovery” in the Richardson Center at the Indian River State College in Vero Beach. Three finalists were chosen out of 70 entries and several were also selected for special recognition. The Indian River Charter School’s choir and orchestra provided musical… Read more »