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Congressman Bill Posey will present 28 High School Seniors from across the 15th Congressional District with the Congressional Medal of Merit for outstanding achievement in academics and service. The ceremony will take place today at 4:00 PM in the Brevard County Commission Chambers located in Building C of the Brevard County Government Complex in Viera. One student from each… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey released the following statement regarding this morning’s successful launch by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket: “Congratulations to SpaceX and all their employees who achieved a great milestone this morning with the successful launch of their Falcon 9 rocket,” said Congressman Posey. “This morning’s launch offers the public a glimpse of what the future holds for space… Read more »

Today the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill introduced by Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) as an Amendment to H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act, that enables the Department of Defense (DoD) to work with Space Florida and commercial companies to improve space launch infrastructure to better meet national security and commercial space launch needs.… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) will host a Federal Contracting Conference at the Women’s Business Center at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida on Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Business leaders currently doing business with the federal government should register to attend on May 21. Business leaders who are NOT currently doing business with the federal… Read more »

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 »