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On September 17, 2009 the nation will celebrate Constitution Day, a day set aside to commemorate the ratification of the United States Constitution at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 when thirty-nine delegates signed the historic document. Constitution Day is also recognized as Citizenship Day, an occasion to acknowledge those who are born in the United States or have become… Read more »

Today the House of Representatives approved a bipartisan amendment proposed by Congressman Bill Posey and Congresswoman Susan Kosmas which would set up a competitive program at the Department of Energy to research high mileage vehicles. The amendment was offered to H.R. 3246, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009, and was approved unanimously by voice vote. “It is my understanding… Read more »

Two of Florida’s 15th Congressional District schools were named 2009 Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education today. Cocoa Beach Jr. /Sr. High, and Ralph M. Williams Elementary School were named for outstanding performance in accordance with Florida’s state assessments. “It’s a wonderful achievement for the hardworking teachers and students in our… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding the eighth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on our nation: “Today we not only remember and honor the lives of the innocent who died in the terrorist attacks on New York, the Pentagon and those who died in Pennsylvania; we also honor the heroes who bravely charged to their rescue on that… Read more »

Preliminary information coming out of the Augustine Commission on U.S. Human Space Flight indicates that if our nation’s space program proceeds on its current trajectory the U.S. would have a seven year human space flight gap – much larger than originally projected. The Commission’s report offers eight scenarios detailing the different directions the Administration could take with regard… Read more »

Over 2,500 residents of Florida's 15th Congressional District attended a Healthcare Town Hall Meeting hosted by Congressman Bill Posey last Wednesday night at the King Center at Brevard Community College. “I would like to thank all those who worked so hard to make this event a success - everyone at the Holiday Inn, Brevard Community College, the Brevard Community College King Center… Read more »

In honor of “National Community Health Center Week”, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) toured the Treasure Coast Community Health Center in Vero Beach today to highlight the important role which community health centers play in meeting the needs of primarily low income, uninsured, or underinsured Americans. Posey also toured the Indian River Health Department which also provides public… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has announced that he will be holding district office hours during the month of August. If you need help with a government agency or department and need to speak with Congressman Posey or a member of his casework staff, please call and make an appointment. Details are listed below: August 13, 2009 - Indian River Office Hours District Office Hours … Read more »

The following is Congressman Bill Posey’s statement which was delivered before the Augustine Commission on U.S. Human Space Flight: “Mr. Augustine and members of the Committee: “Welcome to America’s Space Coast. The history of America’s ventures in space exploration is intertwined with this region in east-central Florida, and you will not find a more dedicated, accomplished and… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey was joined by 30 of his colleagues in introducing legislation to amend Rules of the House to require a 72 hour period of availability before legislation can be brought up for consideration in the House of Representatives. The bill, H. Res. 689, also requires that a print comparing current law with the proposed law be made available to Members of Congress and the… Read more »