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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
06/10/2010	H.R.5514	National Activity Based Total Accountability Act of 2010	06/10/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions)
05/18/2010	H.Res.792	Recognizing and honoring Robert Kelly Slater for winning the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bell Championship and for his other outstanding achievements in the world of surfing.	05/18/2010 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
05/11/2010	H.Res.1343	Recognizing the importance of detecting esophageal cancer during its earliest stages, advancing medical research, and supporting the goals and ideals of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month.	05/11/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions)
03/25/2010	H.R.4982	Close the Congressional Health Care Loophole Act	03/25/2010 Referred to House Energy and Commerce (All Actions)
03/24/2010	H.R.4934	Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act	03/24/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions)
12/16/2009	H.Con.Res.224	Encouraging Federal financial regulators to establish clear and consistent guidelines for financial institutions seeking to grow or expand.	12/16/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions)
12/15/2009	H.R.4308	Deficit Reduction Check-Off Act	12/15/2009 Referred to House Budget (All Actions)
10/08/2009	H.R.3783	SEC Delinquent Judgment Collection Act	10/08/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions)
10/08/2009	H.Res.819	Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for division of the question on the legislative proposals involved to allow separate votes on disparate matters.	10/08/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (All Actions)
07/29/2009	H.Res.689	Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ensure that Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner have a reasonable amount of time to read legislation that will be voted upon, and for other purposes.	07/29/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (All Actions)
04/06/2009	H.R.1962	American Space Access Act	04/06/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. (All Actions)
03/12/2009	H.R.1503	To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the principal campaign committee of a candidate for election to the office of President to include with the committee's statement of organization a copy of the candidate's birth certificate, together with such other documentation as may be necessary to establish that the candidate meets the qualifications for eligibility to the Office of President under the Constitution.	03/12/2009 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (All Actions)
02/13/2009	H.R.1027	Thrift Store Protection Act	02/13/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (All Actions)
02/03/2009	H.R.793	Child Tax Credit Preservation Act of 2009	02/03/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions)

Total: 1379

Date	Bill Number	Bill Title	Result	Vote
06/13/2017	H.R.10	Financial CHOICE Act of 2017
06/12/2017	H.R.2372	VETERAN Act
05/22/2017	H.R.115	Thin Blue Line Act	Passed	Yea
05/11/2017	H.R.2415	Everglades FIRST Act
05/03/2017	H.R.2310	Faith in Health Savings Accounts Act of 2017
05/02/2017	H.R.2105	NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017
04/28/2017	H.R.2226	Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act
04/26/2017	H.R.2168	First Responders Passport Act of 2017
04/26/2017	H.R.2149	Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2017
04/25/2017	H.R.1159	United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act
04/25/2017	H.R.703	Apollo I Memorial Act
04/13/2017	H.J.Res.43	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients.	Passed	Aye
04/07/2017	H.R.2029	SIGN Act
04/05/2017	H.R.299	Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017
03/31/2017	H.R.1847	PAST Act
03/31/2017	H.Res.232	Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2017, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
03/30/2017	H.R.1431	EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017	Passed	Aye
03/30/2017	H.R.1430	HONEST Act	Passed	Aye
03/29/2017	H.R.26	Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017	Passed	Aye
03/24/2017	H.R.1632	Protecting Foods and Beverages from Government Attack Act of 2017

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