- POSEY, BILL
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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%
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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
Total: 94
| Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2015 | H.R.2278 | SAFE for America Act | 06/01/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions) |
| 03/27/2015 | H.R.1636 | Vaccine Safety Study Act | 03/27/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
| 02/06/2015 | H.R.662 | Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015 | 02/06/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
| 02/05/2015 | H.R.318 | Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act | 02/05/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
| 01/28/2015 | H.R.573 | Estuary Urgent Needs Priority Program Act | 01/28/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (All Actions) |
| 01/13/2015 | H.R.319 | End the Congressional Revolving Door Act | 01/13/2015 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform (All Actions) |
| 12/16/2014 | H.R.451 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Florida, as the "Richard K. Salick Post Office". | 12/16/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-206. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
| 10/28/2014 | H.R.5520 | SAFE for America Act | 10/28/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions) |
| 09/26/2014 | H.R.5367 | BASTA Act | 09/26/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
| 09/18/2014 | H.Res.744 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Republic of Argentina's continued participation in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20) nations should be conditioned on its adherence to international norms of economic cooperation and the rule of law. | 09/18/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
| 07/16/2014 | H.R.5117 | Estuary Urgent Needs Priority Program Act | 07/16/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (All Actions) |
| 07/15/2014 | H.R.5063 | ASTEROIDS Act | 07/15/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. (All Actions) |
| 06/11/2014 | H.R.4662 | Bureau Advisory Opinion Act | 06/11/2014 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 27. (All Actions) |
| 06/10/2014 | H.R.1726 | To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers. | 06/10/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-120. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
| 05/20/2014 | H.R.4557 | Policyholder Protection Act of 2014 | 05/20/2014 Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Prior to Referral. (All Actions) |
| 05/20/2014 | H.R.605 | Insurance Consumer Protection and Solvency Act of 2013 | 05/20/2014 Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Prior to Referral. (All Actions) |
| 05/16/2014 | H.R.4627 | Post-Mastectomy Infection Risk Reduction Act of 2014 | 05/16/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
| 01/27/2014 | H.R.3764 | Personal Financial Information Protection Act | 01/27/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions) |
| 01/27/2014 | H.R.3763 | Personal Health Information Protection Act | 01/27/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions) |
| 01/27/2014 | H.R.3762 | Personal Tax Information Protection Act | 01/27/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions) |
Total: 1379
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