Confused by Congress’ bills? Maybe AI can help
May 13, 2019 | originally posted on Roll Call by Kate AckleyHouse clerk is working on an ‘artificial intelligence engine’ that will compare legislation As lawmakers grapple with how to shape legislation dealing with artificial intelligence, the clerk of the House is developing an AI tool to automate the process of analyzing differences between bills, amendments and current laws. That’s according to Robert F. Reeves,...
Dan Webster, Bill Posey Want NIST to Create Data Clearinghouse for Composite Building Materials
May 6, 2019 | originally posted on Florida Daily by Kevin DerbyTwo congressmen in the Florida delegation have teamed up to call for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create a data clearinghouse for composite building materials. Last week, U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., showcased his “NIST Creation of Composite Standards Act” which has U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., as a cosponsor. Other backers include U.S. Rep....
House Science Committee Advances U.S. Rep. Bill Posey’s Bipartisan Coastal Acidification Bill
May 6, 2019 | originally posted on Space Coast Daily by Space Coast DailyBREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Rep. Bill Posey’s (R-Rockledge) bipartisan legislation to fight coastal acidification and help estuaries like our Indian River Lagoon was recently approved by the Full House Science Committee. Posey introduced the National Estuaries and Acidification Research Act (H.R. 988) with Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), both fellow...
Congressman to help kick-off annual Cocoa Beach Kidney Walk
May 2, 2019 | originally posted on Hometown News by Hometown NewsMELBOURNE – Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will help kick-off the 8th Annual Cocoa Beach “Footprints in the Sand” Kidney Walk on Saturday, May 11 at the Cocoa Beach Pier in Cocoa Beach. “It’s an honor to once again join with so many others in our community to take part in this year’s kidney walk,”...
Florida Delegation Backs Brian Mast’s Bill Keeping Military Personnel Found Guilty of Rape in Jail
May 1, 2019 | originally posted on Florida Daily by Kevin DerbyAfter introducing the proposal last week, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast’s, R-Fla., “Harmony’s Law” which will “help prevent hundreds of rapists—who were convicted and found guilty of rape in the military—from being freed from jail on a misconstrued technicality” has gotten strong support from the Florida delegation. When Mast brought out the bill at the end of...