Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement opposing Speaker Pelosi's $3 trillion spending bill:
“A short time ago we were experiencing the greatest economic growth our nation has ever seen, businesses expanding, record low unemployment, more prosperity for Americans across the board. Suddenly we find our nation thrust into a major health crisis, a pandemic… Read more »
As we pass the 59th Anniversary of the first American human space flight launch that saw Alan Shepard pilot the famous Freedom 7 capsule as part of the Mercury program, U.S. Representatives Bill Posey (R-Florida) and Charlie Crist (D-Florida) introduced bipartisan legislation to build on that important legacy and keep America first in space. The American Space Commerce Act (H.R. 6783)… Read more »
Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement recognizing the National Day of Prayer:
“Today, on this National Day of Prayer, we ask God to protect our citizens, as we look for strength to overcome this coronavirus, and make the journey back to our jobs and daily lives. We ask Father God to comfort those who have suffered the loss of a loved one and give thanks… Read more »
Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) hosted the 2020 Congressional Art Competition, entitled “An Artistic Discovery,” on Thursday, April 29, 2020. Due to the coronavirus, this year’s competition was held remotely. The theme of this year’s artwork focused on the Lagoon. Three finalists were chosen, and two entries were also selected for special recognition. This year’s winning piece,… Read more »
With the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge), Congress approved additional financial relief for American small businesses and their employees. Representatives returned to Washington, DC this week to consider the economic relief package which supplies more funding for small business loans, hospitals and for coronavirus testing.
“Many small businesses are still in the… Read more »
Legislation to provide economic relief to American families, workers, the recently unemployed, and businesses was approved by the House of Representatives today with the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge). The bill includes a provision authored by Posey to protect NASA and Defense contract employees to ensure our nation’s space and defense programs are not disrupted while we… Read more »
As our nation rallies to battle the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) I wanted to take a moment to update you on our efforts in Congress to help our families, businesses and communities combat this disease.
Last week, with my support, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act which provided $7.8… Read more »
Today U.S. Representatives Bill Posey (R-FL) and Tim Ryan (D-OH) introduced the Safe Medicine Act, bipartisan legislation to break America’s dependence on pharmaceuticals produced overseas and protect Americans from defective or contaminated foreign pharmaceuticals. Tens of millions of Americans who depend on life-saving medications could be at-risk of receiving tainted medicine from… Read more »
This morning Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) presented the Congressional Gold Medal Award (replica) posthumously to PVT Irvin O. Simmons (KIA), a fallen member of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment also known as the Borinqueneers, who died in the final hours of the Korean War. PVT Irvin Simmons’ brother, Bobby Simmons, who is also a veteran of the Korean War, received the award… Read more »
On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will present the Congressional Gold Medal Award (replica) posthumously to PVT Irvin O. Simmons (KIA), a fallen member of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment also known as the Borinqueneers, who died in the final hours of the Korean War. Receiving the award on behalf of PVT Irvin Simmons is his brother, Bobby Simmons,… Read more »
