- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2013 | H.R.450 | Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Accountability Act | 10/29/2013 Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Prior to Referral. (All Actions) |
| 09/27/2013 | H.R.3170 | Health Care Regulator Accountability Act | 09/27/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
| 06/24/2013 | H.R.1446 | REAL Space Act | 06/24/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Space. (All Actions) |
| 06/06/2013 | H.R.2299 | To prevent the Secretary of the Treasury from expanding United States bank reporting requirements with respect to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens. | 06/06/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
| 05/23/2013 | H.R.2198 | National Activity Based Total Accountability Act of 2013 | 05/23/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
| 05/17/2013 | H.R.2049 | Shuttle Workforce Revitalization Act of 2013 | 05/17/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (All Actions) |
| 05/06/2013 | H.R.1756 | Deployed Troops Support Act of 2013 | 05/06/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (All Actions) |
| 04/26/2013 | H.R.1757 | Vaccine Safety Study Act | 04/26/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
| 02/28/2013 | H.R.927 | Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2013 | 02/28/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions) |
| 02/28/2013 | H.R.440 | Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act | 02/28/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. (All Actions) |
| 02/15/2013 | H.R.792 | Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2013 | 02/15/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
| 02/08/2013 | H.R.441 | STAND for Tourism Act | 02/08/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) |
| 01/29/2013 | H.R.442 | End the Congressional Revolving Door Act | 01/29/2013 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform (All Actions) |
| 01/10/2013 | H.R.2338 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 Florida Avenue in Cocoa, Florida, as the "Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office". | 01/10/2013 Became Public Law No: 112-243. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
| 10/10/2012 | H.R.6540 | Common Sense USA Act | 10/10/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. (All Actions) |
| 10/01/2012 | H.R.6423 | Insurance Consumer Protection and Solvency Act of 2012 | 10/01/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity. (All Actions) |
| 09/20/2012 | H.R.6473 | 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". | 09/20/2012 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
| 09/14/2012 | H.R.6424 | End the Congressional Revolving Door Act | 09/14/2012 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform (All Actions) |
| 07/10/2012 | H.R.4401 | RACE for Space Act | 07/10/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. (All Actions) |
| 06/26/2012 | H.R.5968 | STAND for Tourism Act | 06/26/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) |
Total: 1379
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