Bill Posey

Bill Posey REPRepublican

United States Representative, FL-8

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Bill PoseyREPRepublican United States Representative, FL-8
76
Years of Age
40
Years of Experience
FLResidence (state)

William Joseph Posey (POH-zee; born December 18, 1947) is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 8th congressional district, in Congress since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he formerly served in the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives.

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Campaign Funding

20
18
$924,991
Total Raised
$1,084,252
Total Spent
$306,530
Cash on Hand
Top Industries  (1 - 4 of 10) View All Industries
99%
Misc Issues$99,000
72%
Retired$72,275
71%
Real Estate$70,800
62%
Health Professionals$62,051
40%
Insurance$40,350
33%
Defense Electronics$33,250
33%
Defense Aerospace$32,500
29%
Commercial Banks$28,500
28%
Securities & Investment$27,900
21%
Leadership PACs$20,530
Direct campaign contributions grouped by the industry industry of each donor/PAC.
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education4 - 4 of 2
Brevard Community College
AA
1969
Cocoa High School, Cocoa, FL
Attended
Past Positions1 - 13 of 13
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Florida
2013 - Current
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Florida
2009 - 2013
Senator
Florida State Senate
2001 - 2008
Representative
Florida State House of Representatives
1992 - 2000
Member
Rockledge City Council
1976 - 1986
Author
"Activity Based Total Accountability"
2006
Founder
Posey and Company Realtors
1974 - Current
Claims Adjuster
Crawford & Company/Gay and Taylor
1970 - 1974
Quality Control
McDonnel Douglas Astronautics
1966 - 1969
Former Employee
Kennedy Space Center
Director
Florida Space Authority
Director
American Cancer Society
Former Director
Florida Association of Realtors
Other Experience1 - 31 of 31
Member
Blue Ribbon Commission on Education Governance
Current
President
Kiwanis Club of Rockledge
Current
Member
Constitutional Transition Task Force
1998 - 2000
Member
Rockledge Business and Industrial Development Committee
1986 - 1992
President
Cape Kennedy Area Board of Realtors
1985
President
United Methodist Men
1977
Member
Rockledge Planning Commission
1974 - 1976
Board Member
Spaceport Florida Authority
Director
Florida Space Finance Corporation
Member
Academic Club
Member
County Mental Health Association
Member
High School Advisory Committee
Member
Middle School Advisory Committee
Member
Civilian Military Relations Council
Trustee
United Methodist Church
Former Member
Governor's Task Force on Workman's Compensation
Former President
Space Coast Association of Realtors
Member
Vocational Advisory Committee
Member
Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Financial Institutions, Financial Services Committee
Current
Member
Republican Study Committee
Current
Member
Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Science, Space and Technology Committee
Current
Member
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, United States House of Representatives
Current
Member
Committee on Financial Services, United States House of Representatives
Current
Member
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions, Financial Services Committee
Current
Member
Chinese Drywall Caucus
Current
Former Member
Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Environment Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Space Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Oversight Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Financial Services), United States House of Representatives
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