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: Experience: House: District 8, 2009-Present; Home State: Florida; Running: President, United States, 2016; Total Raised: $675,231Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016; Winning: Won with 0.00%; Write a Review

Personal

Full Name: Bill Posey

Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Katie; 2 Children: Pam, Cathi

Birth Date: 12/18/1947

Birth Place: Washington, DC

Home City: Rockledge, FL

Religion: Methodist

Education

AA, Brevard Community College, 1969

Political Experience

Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 8, 2009-present

Senator, Florida State Senate, 2001-2008

Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1992-2000

Member, Rockledge City Council, 1976-1986

Current Legislative Committees

Financial Services, Member

Science, Space, and Technology, Member

Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, Member

Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade, Member

Subcommittee on Space, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

Member, Blue Ribbon Commission on Education Governance, present

Member, Chinese Drywall Caucus, present

Former Member, Governor's Task Force on Workman's Compensation

Member, Constitutional Transition Task Force, 1998-2000

Member, Rockledge Business and Industrial Development Committee, 1986-1992

Member, Rockledge Planning Commission, 1974-1976

Professional Experience

President, Posey and Company Realtors, 1974-present

Former Employee, Kennedy Space Center

Author, "Activity Based Total Accountability", 2006

Claims Adjuster, Crawford & Company/Gay and Taylor, 1970-1974

Quality Control, McDonnel Douglas Astronautics, 1966-1969

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

Member, Academic Club

Director, American Cancer Society

Member, Civilian Military Relations Council

Member, County Mental Health Association

Director, Florida Association of Realtors

Director, Florida Space Authority

Director, Florida Space Finance Corporation

Member, High School Advisory Committee

President, Kiwanis Club of Rockledge

Member, Middle School Advisory Committee

President, Space Coast Association of Realtors

Board Member, Spaceport Florida Authority

Trustee, United Methodist Church

Member, Vocational Advisory Committee

President, Cape Kennedy Area Board of Realtors, 1985

President, United Methodist Men, 1977

Additional Information

Awards:

Bill is an accomplished stock car racer, having received the award for short track driver achievement in memory of Davey & Clifford Allison presented by Bobby & Judy Allison

Legislator of the Year Awards

American Legislative Exchange Council "1999 Legislator of the Year"

Brevard Young Republican Club "Legislator of the Year"

City of Palm Bay "Senator of the Year"

Farm Bureau "Distinguished Farm Service Award"

Florida Cattlemen's Association "Senator of the Year"

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association "Legislator of the Year"

Florida Legislative Alliance "Legislator of the Year"

Florida Workers Advocates "Legislator of the Year"

Police Benevolent Association "Distinguished Legislator Award"

Legislator Awards

American Cancer Society "Legislative Award"

American Heart Association "Appreciation"

American Heart Association "our Many Thanks"

American Society for Industrial Security "Appreciation"

Americans For Tax Reform "Highly Commended"

The American Farm Bureau Federation's "Friend of Farm Bureau" Award

Associated Industries of Florida "Champion for Business"

Christian Coalition "Friend of the Family"

Citizens For A Sound Economy "Honorary Membership"

Citizens for Constitutional Property Rights "One Person Can Make A Difference"

Citizens for Florida's Waterways "Grateful Appreciation"

Autism Society "For Your Commitment To Our Special Children"

Brevard County Public Schools "Appreciation" (multiple)

Brevard Cultural Alliance "Appreciation" (multiple)

City of Titusville "Leadership in passing SPACE FLORIDA"

City of Palm Bay "Commendation"

Coalition for the Hungry & Homeless "Appreciation"

Coastal Conservation Association (formerly Florida Conservation Assn) "Legislative Award"

Cocoa Beach Women's Club "Appreciation"

Devereaux Foundation "Appreciation" (multiple)

East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic "Appreciation"

FASA "Superior Contributions to Public Education"

Florida Association of Counties "County Champion"

Florida Association of School Administrators "For Superior Contributions To Public Education"

Florida State Assn of Supervisors of Elections -"Leadership Award" 2006

Florida Chamber of Commerce "Distinguished Advocate"

Florida Council on Crime & Delinquency "Appreciation"

Florida Dept of Health & Brevard County Health Dept. "Appreciation"

Florida Farm Bureau "Agricultural Service Award"

Florida Housing Coalition "For supporting Housing needs of low income Floridians"

Florida March of Dimes "Appreciation"

Florida League of Cities "Quality Floridian" (twice)

Florida League of Cities "Defender of Home Rule"

Florida Preservation & Education Trust "Outstanding Support"

Florida Professional Firefighters "

Florida Sheriffs Association "Legislative Award"

Florida Silver Haired Legislature "Exemplary Service Award"

Florida Silver Haired Legislature "Appreciation"

Florida Silver Haired Legislature "For Legislative Representation & Advocacy"

Florida Space Business Roundtable "Florida Space Booster Award"

Florida Supervisors of Elections "Leadership Award -- for historic passage of the 2001 Florida Elections Reform Act "

Fraternal Order of Police "Deep Appreciation"

Fraternal Order of Police "Legislative Appreciation"

Fraternal Order of Police "Support & Dedication to the Law Enforcement Community"

Grass Roots Alliance "Friend of the Taxpayer"

Indian River Community College "Appreciation"

Indian River County Substance Abuse Council "For supporting Prevention Programs"

International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals "For Protecting Injured Workers"

Junior League of South Brevard "Appreciation"

Private Industry Council "Outstanding Commitment to Job Training"

Space Coast Defense Alliance & Economic Development Commission "Victory Award"

Space Coast League of Cities "Appreciation"

STOP / Stop Turning Out Prisoners "Appreciation"

Substance Abuse Council "For Supporting Prevention Programs"

Suntree Area Business Association "Appreciation"

Treasure Coast Chambers of Commerce "Sincere Appreciation"

United Way "Appreciation" (multiple)

United We Stand America "Legislative Leadership Award"

Community Involvement Awards

Brevard Community College "Distinguished Alumnus"

Brevard Federation of Teachers "Apple -- You Make A Difference Award"

Boy Scouts of America "Golden Eagle" Honoree

Center For Drug Free Living "For Your Continued Support & Commitment"

Center for Drug Free Living "Web of Caring Award"

Child Care Association of Brevard County "For Your Support of Child Care" (multiple)

City of Palm Bay "Palm Bay Honorary Citizen"

Crossways Youth Services "We Will Never Forget Your Leadership Award"

FASCAR "All You Do For Racing"

First Harvest Food Bank "For Humanitarian Services"

Florida Association of Teen Courts "Focus on Prevention Award"

Harry T. Moore Homesite Development Committee "Resolution of Sincere Appreciation"

Healthy Start Coalition "Deep Appreciation for Your Hard Work on Behalf of the Children of our Community"

Marine Institute Orlando "For Your Dedication & Support to the Staff & Students"

Melbourne Beach, Town of "Appreciation"

National Child Safety Council "Appreciation"

Orange County Classroom Teachers "Thumbs Up Award"

Palm Shores, Town of : "Our Hometown Hero"

Republican Women of the Treasure Coast Federated "For Outstanding Service"

Standing Watch "First Annual keeper of the Watch"

General Survey

Issue Title	Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right	Strongly Oppose Abortion is immoral and should be absolutely restricted, because it kills a human being. And abortion clinics are illegal.
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy	Strongly Oppose The income tax and the IRS should be both abolished. Lower and flatter taxes are the good first step.
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery	Oppose Cutting taxes and reducing regulation is the means to recuperate from the Great Recession.
6. Vouchers for school choice	Support School choice helps the poor who would otherwise be stuck in failing schools. Vochers for school choice can improce the education.
7. Make voter registration easier	Strongly Support Voter ID laws are racist and intended to suppress minority voting. Taxpayer funds should be used for political campaigns.
8. Prioritize green energy	Strongly Oppose There's no global warming - it's just natural climatic variation. And if there is a problem, we won't be affacted much.
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
11. Support & expand free trade	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership	Strongly Support It is a basic Constitutional right and expresses the principle of self-defense against violence.
14. Expand ObamaCare	Strongly Oppose Government should not be involved with providing healthcare, because it would make the government takeover of a large portion of the economy and undue intrusions into personal medical histories.
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens	Strongly Oppose We should strictly enforce our immigration laws, and crack down on illegal immigrants that have already in the US by deporting and removing all their social benefits.
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive	Support Human needs come first, but it's ok to use natural resource for sustainable development.
17. Keep God in the public sphere	Strongly Support Belief in God is what America was founded upon, so religious organizations, or praying in school, does not violate the separation of church and state. Religious institutions should be involved in welfare or education.
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities	Oppose Affirmative Action is a noble idea, but should not be enforced by government.
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage	Oppose People have rights to choose their lifestyle, so they must live by the consequences of their choice. Society needs practical restrictions on gay rights to foster family development.
20. Privatize Social Security	Strongly Support Americans should self-determine their retirement funding instead of entrust to the government.

Total: 94

Introduced Date	Bill Number	Bill Title	Last Action
05/19/2017	H.R.2571	To amend title 51 of the United States Code to improve the safety of commercial space flight operations by authorizing the operation of aircraft with experimental certificates carrying persons or property to support research and training for space flight participants and crew, and for other purposes.	05/19/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (All Actions)
05/19/2017	H.R.2570	To amend the Truth in Lending Act to clarify that the points and fees in connection with a mortgage loan do not include certain compensation amounts already taken into account in setting the interest rate on such loan, and for other purposes.	05/19/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions)
05/16/2017	H.R.2469	Seismic Moratorium Act	05/16/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (All Actions)
04/25/2017	H.R.870	REAL Space Act	04/25/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. (All Actions)
03/16/2017	H.R.1178	SAFE for America Act	03/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions)
03/01/2017	H.R.1292	CAPTIVE Act	03/01/2017 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions)
02/06/2017	H.R.383	Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act	02/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions)
01/13/2017	H.R.564	Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017	01/13/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions)
01/09/2017	H.R.384	End the Congressional Revolving Door Act	01/09/2017 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform (All Actions)
12/16/2016	H.R.2726	Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act	12/16/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-282. (TXT \| PDF) (All Actions)
07/13/2016	H.R.3394	CAPTIVE Act	07/13/2016 Received in the Senate. (All Actions)
06/10/2016	H.R.5453	Bureau Advisory Opinion Act of 2016	06/10/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions)
03/09/2016	H.Con.Res.113	Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the "Borinqueneers".	03/09/2016 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions)
11/17/2015	H.R.1478	Policyholder Protection Act of 2015	11/17/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (All Actions)
08/18/2015	H.R.2036	REAL Space Act	08/18/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. (All Actions)
08/13/2015	H.R.1177	Deployed Troops Support Act of 2015	08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (All Actions)
07/29/2015	H.R.3393	Mortgage Fairness Act of 2015	07/29/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions)
07/16/2015	H.R.3109	Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2015	07/16/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions)
06/15/2015	H.R.1508	Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act of 2015	06/15/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111. (All Actions)
06/04/2015	H.R.2279	Seismic Moratorium Act	06/04/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (All Actions)

Total: 1379

Date	Bill Number	Bill Title	Result	Vote
06/02/2011	H.Con.Res.58	Expressing disapproval of United States intervention in Libya.
07/12/2011	H.R.1062	Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act
07/11/2011	H.R.2428	GSE Legal Fee Reduction Act of 2011
07/11/2011	H.R.1571	Combating Dangerous Synthetic Stimulants Act of 2011
07/08/2011	H.R.104	RAMP Act
07/07/2011	H.R.2429	To exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less of diesel fuel.
06/01/2011	H.R.1193	Holocaust Rail Justice Act
07/07/2011	H.Res.268	Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes.	Failed	No
06/24/2011	H.R.2402	Prioritize Spending Act of 2011
06/23/2011	H.J.Res.1	Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
06/22/2011	H.R.2257	To waive the requirement that existing traffic signs meet minimum retroreflectivity standards on or before the compliance dates established by the Federal Highway Administration.
06/22/2011	H.R.2239	Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders Research Enhancement Act of 2011
06/22/2011	H.R.672	Election Support Consolidation and Efficiency Act	Failed	No
06/21/2011	H.R.872	Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011	Failed	Aye
06/16/2011	H.R.2214	Debt Elimination By Tax-Deductible Contribution Act of 2011
06/06/2011	H.R.2001	To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the payment of unemployment compensation to individuals discharged for drug or alcohol use.
06/03/2011	H.R.2009	Fuel Feedstock Freedom Act
06/01/2011	H.R.1166	No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act
06/01/2011	H.R.1161	Community Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2011
06/01/2011	H.R.1134	Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act

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