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Dear Florida NRA Member:

Please vote Bill Posey for U.S. House of Representatives for Florida’s 8th Congressional District on or before Tuesday, August 18th. 

In-person absentee voting has already begun and continues through August 15th, 2020. For more information on voting in Florida, please call (850) 245-6500 or click here.

The NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) has endorsed Bill Posey for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 8th Congressional District of Florida. Bill has a proven pro-Second Amendment record and is committed to protecting our right to self-defense!

For the following reasons, Bill Posey has received our endorsement and “A” rating:

• Supports Right-to-Carry – Voted for the strongest Concealed Carry Reciprocity legislation ever to come before the U.S. Congress, which would ensure that the nearly 20 million law-abiding Americans who can carry a concealed firearm in their home state are able to do so in any other state that does not prohibit it.
• Supports Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights – Voted for legislation that would protect veterans’ Second Amendment rights.
• Opposes Semi-Auto Ban – Opposes any legislation that would ban commonly owned firearms used for hunting, recreational shooting and self-defense.
• Opposes Criminalizing Private Firearm Transfers – Voted against the Pelosi/Biden/Bloomberg so-called “universal” background check system that would criminalize the private transfer of firearms which, according to the Justice Department, is only enforceable through federal firearms registration.
• Opposes Backdoor Gun Ban – Voted to repeal an Obama-era scheme that forced Social Security recipients to choose between their benefits and their Second Amendment right to possess a firearm.
• Opposes Government Blacklists – Opposes legislation denying persons on secret government lists their Second Amendment right to purchase or own a firearm without due process.
• Supports America’s Hunting Heritage – Voted to increase access and expand opportunity for sportsmen in Florida and across the United States. 
• Opposes Operation Choke Point – Voted for legislation to end an abusive Obama-era program, known as Operation Choke Point, in which the Department of Justice intimidated banks into refusing or severing financial services to legally-operated ammunition and firearms dealers.

Please vote Bill Posey for U.S. House of Representatives for Florida’s 8th Congressional District on or before Tuesday, August 18th, and please encourage your friends and family to do the same!

With protesters continuing to topple statues at parks and public spaces around the nation, a Florida congressman said he backed President Donald Trump’s call to protect national monuments.

U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., weighed in on the “destruction and desecration of several United States veterans’ memorials” this week.

“One of the greatest privileges Katie and I have is greeting our World War II veterans as they depart on their honor flight to our nation’s capital to visit their memorial and greeting them in Washington DC, as they arrive on the National Mall. Their courage, and that of veterans since, has protected America and the freedoms we hold dear,” Posey said on Tuesday.

“The president’s call to protect our national monuments from vandalism and destruction should be taken very seriously by all.  The exercise of First Amendment Rights is guaranteed in our nation’s Constitution and is to be respected, but this exercise does not entitle anyone to destroy public or private property. Destroying and vandalizing United States veterans’ memorials is a violation of federal law and carries severe criminal penalties. Those who desecrate our memorials dedicated to our brave United States service men and women should be held fully accountable,” Posey added.

Trump on Posey: tremendous fighter for the Great State of Florida

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Congressman Bill Posey received a big endorsement on Thursday after President Donald Trump officially endorsed him over Twitter.

“Congressman Bill Posey is a tremendous fighter for the Great State of Florida. He is a big supporter of our #MAGA Agenda – Strong on Crime, the Second Amendment, and Loves our Veterans and Law Enforcement. Bill has my Complete and Total Endorsement!”

With the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge), Congress also 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 que waiting for financial assistance to weather the temporary shutdown of our economy,” said Congressman Posey.

“This legislation will provide important relief to businesses and their employees, as well as more resources for our hospitals and for coronavirus testing. It also includes important provisions to fix some of the problems in the original Paycheck Protection Program so that the focus is on small businesses, including independent contractors, not publicly traded companies.”

Specifically, the legislation includes an addition $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program with $30 billion set aside for smaller lending institutions and $30 billion for larger lenders.

It also funds $60 billion for EIDL loans and grants to assist employers and their employees as well as $75 billion for hospitals and $25 billion for coronavirus testing.

Posey said because of recent policies to protect public health businesses are temporarily closed through no fault of their own and people are struggling to make ends meet.

“This bill meets those needs and lays the foundation for getting America back to work,” said Posey.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2020

Rockledge, FL—President Donald Trump issued a strong public endorsement of Conservative Congressman Bill Posey, who represents Florida’s 8^th Congressional District and has been one of the biggest advocates for conservative values and government accountability in Congress.

“Congressman Bill Posey is a tremendous fighter for the great state of Florida. He is a big supporter of our #MAGA agenda – strong on crime, the second amendment, and loves our veterans and law enforcement. Bill has my complete and total endorsement,” said President Trump

Bill Posey, a member of the Freedom Caucus, has worked closely with President Trump to grow the economy, secure our borders, and keep America great.

Posey has passed into law more than 20 of his legislative initiatives, including legislation to grow and maintain our leadership in space, drain the swamp and keep Congress and lobbyists accountable, simplify tax filing for senior citizens, support the restoration of the Indian River Lagoon, and to expand care for our veterans. Posey has also been instrumental in passing hundreds of other initiatives aimed at job creation, commonsense regulatory reforms, lowering taxes for the American people and businesses, and bringing greater accountability to government.

“I am very honored to have the endorsement of President Trump and appreciate his support.  His commitment to putting America first, standing up for American values and American workers is a breath of fresh air. I’ve worked hard to champion those ideas for years, and I’m glad to work alongside the President while serving the people of East Central Florida,” said Posey.

Right now, Posey says, “While I’m focused on responding responsibly to the COVID-19 pandemic and helping my constituents get back to work, not on political campaigns, the President’s support is meaningful and encouraging.”

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One of my first jobs was stocking shelves and bagging groceries at the then-new Searstown Publix in Rockledge. It was years ago, but I’m grateful for that opportunity which had a positive impact on my life — I made lifelong friends, strengthened an already strong work ethic, and met my wife Katie, who was a cashier. We all worked hard to keep the store stocked and clean, and our customers happy.

Lately I’ve been reflecting on those days at Publix as we come together to confront this unprecedented pandemic. I’m thankful for our supermarket employees, as well as those who work in the shipping, food service and delivery industries, for their courage in working through this crisis so our families can continue to have the food and products we all need. They join our first responders, doctors, nurses and health care workers as national heroes while fighting on the front lines of this crisis. Please make an effort to let them know how much you appreciate them.

We are fortunate to live in a country with so many selfless and conscientious people who step up every day to serve our communities and get us through this. The coronavirus has quickly forced many unfamiliar and uncomfortable changes. I’ve heard from many constituents who think state and federal guidelines are correct. Others think they are too strict, and some think they are not strict enough. There is much at stake — our freedom, our jobs, our health — and it’s imperative we remain vigilant as we battle this invisible enemy.

Unlike the 2008 financial crisis, this one is not caused by greed, mismanagement or corruption. And, the government’s response is not a “bailout” to reward bad behavior. It is an effort to protect public health and compensate those whose livelihoods have been taken through no fault of their own by the government shutdown.

On the federal level, Congress passed three broad economic relief bills to assist our families, businesses and communities as we confront the coronavirus. Despite some flaws — nothing Washington produces is perfect — I supported the legislation and your federal government is working at record speed to bring these services online and make these resources available.

The legislation includes funding for research and development for coronavirus treatments, funding for medical supplies, testing, and the creation of a national sick leave program to provide temporary relief to employers and employees who may be out of work due to the virus. It also contained funding for nutrition and food programs for senior citizens and low-income families struggling to get by without critical services.

Congress also put in place loan programs to assist businesses of all sizes so they can continue to pay both employees and operational costs while temporarily shut down through no fault of their own. It authorized economic relief payments to workers and families, and increased unemployment benefits to assist those workers who may not qualify under other programs. Also included was my provision to protect the jobs and pay of defense and space contract employees so we can keep our workforce and these important programs intact.

I have also joined with my Florida colleagues in writing to the president requesting states like Florida which have a substantial senior citizen population and tourism industry be prioritized for COVID-19 response funding, and I continue to advocate for other industries that are important to the Space and Treasure Coasts. These actions are meant to help the American people in the near-term and to minimize long-term economic damage.

We created a coronavirus resource page on my website (www.posey.house.gov) to assist constituents in learning how they might qualify for economic relief.

The steps we have taken have begun to flatten the curve of the pandemic in many parts of the U.S. and enabled our health care systems to be in a better position to treat COVID-19 patients. While much more work needs to be done to develop medical interventions to treat patients, we have seen some promising results for many patients. The best way for individuals to fight this virus is to follow the advice of public health officials, particularly for higher-risk Americans, as we begin to phase-in restarting our economy.

Our staff continues teleworking every day and has been assisting thousands of constituents. If we can be of service to you, please do not hesitate to reach out. We’re here to serve you.

Rep. Bill Posey, R-Rockledge, represents Florida’s 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.