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Congressional Support

Melbourne International Airport retains GrayRobinson, P.A. — one of Florida’s largest and most respected law firms - to protect its interests and influence positive results in the state's capital.

But the airport's dealings with Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., go beyond its legal counsel. The airport maintains direct, strong and positive relationships with key legislators to keep them abreast of the airport’s needs to better serve the public.

Key legislators include:

U.S. SEN. BILL NELSON, D-FL

Sen. Bill Nelson has deep roots in Brevard County. A fifth-generation Floridian, he spent much of his childhood in Melbourne before rocketing into space aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1986. Prior to being elected U.S. senator in 2000, Nelson served in the state Legislature, six terms as a U.S. congressman and six years as a member of the state Cabinet.

He is a key member on:

Armed Services Committee

Subcommittees

Emerging Threats and Capabilities, chairman
Strategic Forces
Sea Power

Budget Committee
Commerce Committee

Subcommittees

Science and Space, chairman
Aviation Operations, Safety and Security
Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance
Finance Committee
Intelligence Committee
Aging Committee

U.S. SEN. MARCO RUBIO, R-FL

Sen. Marco Rubio was elected to the United States Senate in 2010. From 2000 to 2008, Rubio served in the Florida House of Representatives. He was the Florida House Speaker from 2006 to 2008.

He is a member on:

Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation

Subcommittees

Communications, Technology and the Internet
Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard
Science and Space
Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security
Committee on Foreign Relations
Select Committee on Intelligence
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

U.S. REP. BILL POSEY, R-FL

Rep. Bill Posey was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008. He represents Florida's 8th Congressional District, which encompasses most of Brevard County south of Cocoa, Indian River County, most of Osceola County and a small portion of northern Polk County. He previously served in both the Florida Senate and House. Posey has been a strong supporter of the airport and has actively worked on issues affecting local industry.

He is a member on:

Committee on Financial Services

Subcommittees

Capital Markets, Insurance and Government-Sponsored Enterprises
Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology

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For information regarding growth opportunities at Melbourne International Airport, please contact:

Jack M. Schluckebier, Ph.D
Director of Land Development

Phone:
Office: 321-723-6227, Ext. 211

Email:
JSchluckebier@mlbair.com

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