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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement concerning today’s vote on H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015: “Washington needs to get serious real fast about fixing our broken budget process,” said Congressman Posey. “Last week our national debt climbed past $18 trillion dollars, a major milestone that went virtually… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement concerning the President’s remarks on immigration: “The first step in fixing our immigration system is to secure our borders and achieve operational control over them as recommended by the 9-11 Commission,” said Congressman Posey. “Congress and the President have promised to secure our borders for the past… Read more »

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation (H.R. 5266) to reauthorize funding for the National Estuary Program (NEP). Reps. Bill Posey and Patrick Murphy, two of four principal co-authors of H.R. 5266, were able to secure the inclusion of their bipartisan plan (H.R. 5117) to reprioritize existing funding so more money is available for estuaries with critical needs like… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement honoring Veterans Day:   “Veterans Day is the day we as a nation have specifically set aside to salute our veterans for their service to our nation and their sacrifices for our liberty. Because of their dedication to protecting our freedom and defending our nation, it’s critically important that we do all we can… Read more »

The Ebola outbreak that began in Africa, with the highest concentration of it in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone, has led to isolated cases in other countries due to travel. More than two-dozen countries have imposed bans on travel or travel restrictions in response to the crisis. Rep. Posey and 25 other Members of Congress wrote to the President on October 8, 2014, urging him to… Read more »

On Saturday, October 11, 2014, Brevard County residents will celebrate the 3rd Annual Viva Brevard Festival in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th through October 15th. On October 4th at the Viva Brevard Gala, Congressman Bill Posey will be the keynote speaker and present Congressional Medals of Recognition to four local Hispanic leaders for their… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement concerning the President’s plan to use military force against ISIS: “Sending our men and women in uniform into combat is a very serious matter and there are still too many basic unanswered questions concerning the President’s proposal. “Before we send America's sons and daughters into combat, we need to know who… Read more »

Today the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved by unanimous vote, legislation (H.R. 5266) to reauthorize funding for the National Estuary Program (NEP). Rep. Posey, one of four principle co-authors of H.R. 5266, was able to secure the inclusion of his bipartisan plan (H.R. 5117) to increase available funding for estuaries with critical needs like the Indian River… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement in observance of Constitution Day: “Constitution Day offers us the opportunity as American citizens to pause and reflect on the principles that have shaped the foundation of our country for 227 years. Because our rights as American citizens are many and we are all free to choose our own paths toward happiness,… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will meet with military veterans and tour a Cape Canaveral business that offers important job training to veterans interested in learning electronics. Posey will visit Veterans Assembled Electronics (VAe LLC) on Tuesday, August 19th at 9AM. VAe is located on 7099 North Atlantic Avenue, Suite 200 in Cape Canaveral. Members of the press who are… Read more »