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- December 2014
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ICYMI: FDA pressed to act on biosimilar drugs
12/04/2014The Food and Drug Administration admits it has been slow to issue guidance on biosimilar drugs that are expected to hit the U.S. market next year.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Hosts Conversation about Mental Health/Substance Abuse Issues, Featuring Special Guest Rep. Tim Murphy
12/04/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, is honored to host a conversation about Mental Health and Substance Abuse issues, featuring Representative Tim Murphy, clinical psychologist and author of the bipartisan H.R. 3717, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. The goal of this event is to facilitate dialogue among health care professionals, policymakers, and family members of those struggling with these problems. We will discuss the needs that exist within our community, and the steps that can be taken to improve access to quality treatments.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Grills Key Executives on Airbag Deaths
12/03/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, today questioned witnesses regarding the failure of Takata airbags and the recall of millions of vehicles in the United States.< Read more > -
Bilirakis to Speak on the Importance of Biosimilars
12/03/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, tomorrow will be delivering a keynote speech for The Hill's A Discussion on Biosimilars, Patient Access & Affordability.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Announces Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Assignments for the 114th Congress
12/03/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Health Committee, was named to serve on the Subcommittee on Health, the Subcommittee on Communications & Technology, and the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, & Trade.< Read more > - November 2014
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Bilirakis Hosts Holiday Farm Share Food Giveaway
11/26/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is honored to join State Senator Simpson, State Representative Corcoran, State Representative Burgess and the Kiwanis Foundation to host a Holiday Farm Share Food Giveaway for those in need on December 6, 2014.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Leads Effort to Defend Floridians from Electricity Cost Increases
11/24/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator McCarthy, joined by other Florida Republicans, to oppose the ramifications the proposed carbon emissions rule for Existing Electric Utility Generating Units, also known as the Clean Power Plan (CPP), will have on Floridians across the state.< Read more > -
ICYMI: Bilirakis wants incentives to treat rare diseases
11/24/2014U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis has introduced H.R. 5750 to Congress, known as the Orphan Product Extensions Now Accelerating Cures & Treatment – or the OPEN ACT.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Opposes Obama's Executive Action on Immigration
11/20/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis issued the following statement on the Obama Administration's decision to move forward with Executive Action on immigration.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: One Size Does Not Fit All for Veterans
11/20/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, today testified before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health about his bill, the Creating Options for Veterans' Expedited Recovery (COVER) Act. Bilirakis' bipartisan legislation will establish a commission to examine VA's current therapy model and the potential benefits in incorporating complementary alternative therapies.< Read more > -
Bilirakis OPENs the Door to Accelerating Cures & Treatments
11/20/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today introduced H.R. 5750, the Orphan Product Extensions Now Accelerating Cures & Treatments (OPEN ACT). The OPEN ACT will incentivize drug makers and innovators to "repurpose" major market drugs for life-threatening rare diseases and pediatric cancers, which opens the door to the development of hundreds of safe, effective, and affordable treatments for rare disease patients.< Read more > -
ICYMI : Gus Bilirakis Calls for More Choices in VA Therapy
11/20/2014U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., the vice chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, testified in front of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health on Wednesday about giving veterans more medical choices. Bilirakis showcased his "Creating Options for Veterans' Expedited Recovery (COVER) Act" in his testimony which includes alternative therapies in VA care.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Continues Oversight of Ebola Crisis
11/19/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today continued his oversight of the Ebola crisis, questioning officials from the National Institute of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the development of medical products to treat Ebola.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Votes (for the 9th Time!) to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline
11/14/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today joined a bipartisan effort to pass H.R. 5682 in the House of Representatives, a bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.< Read more > -
REMINDER: Bilirakis Announces Two Identity Theft Prevention Fairs
11/04/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is pleased to announce two free Identity Theft Prevention Fairs on November 10. Both sessions will cover the same material.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Comments on Sgt. Tahmooressi's Release
11/03/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, released the following statement on the release of Sgt. Tahmooressi from prison in Mexico.< Read more > - October 2014
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Congressman Bilirakis Announces Two Identity Theft Prevention Fairs
10/30/2014Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), is pleased to announce two free Identity Theft Prevention Fairs on November 10. Both sessions will cover the same material.< Read more > -
ICYMI: Gus Bilirakis Wants Obama to Work With Local Governments on Ebola
10/27/2014From his perch on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., has turned his focus on the Ebola threat in recent days. At the end of last week, Bilirakis called for President Barack Obama to work with local governments in readying for the threat.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Meets With Local Health Leaders to Discuss Ebola
10/24/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today met with local health care officials and first responders to discuss Ebola readiness and preparedness.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Comments on Ebola Crisis
10/15/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following statement on the current Ebola crisis.< Read more > -
ICYMI: Gus Bilirakis: Student visas and the domestic terror threat
10/01/2014Across the United States, nearly 58,000 foreign students have outstayed their student visas in just the past year alone. Of those 58,000, over 6,000 are now unaccounted for by the Department of Homeland Security.< Read more > - September 2014
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Bilirakis Assists Local Authorities in Combatting Prescription Drug Diversion
09/29/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today successfully petitioned for Pasco County's entry into the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program. HIDTA is a federal grant program that provides resources and funds to local law enforcement entities and other authorities in specially designated areas of the United States to address drug trafficking.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: Time to Get America Working Again & Unleash American Energy
09/18/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following state in favor of H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, and of H.R. 4, the Jobs for America Act. The Jobs for America Act is a package of bills that will spur job growth through regulatory relief and prudent tax reform, and H.R. 2 is a package of bills that promote the safe and responsible production of American energy resources.< Read more > -
Independent, Nonpartisan Report: President's Health Law Uses Taxpayer Dollars for Abortion Coverage
09/16/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to a new report published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). GAO found the Obama Administration has knowingly allowed taxpayer dollars to be used to pay for elective abortions in the President's health care law, contrary to the law itself.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Votes to Fix #BrokenPromises in President's Health Law
09/11/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, today voted in support of H.R. 3522, Employee Health Care Protection Act, which would allow any health insurance plan sold in 2013 to continue to be sold.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: More Regulations of Lab Tests = Higher Healthcare Costs
09/11/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, today questioned witnesses regarding innovation in laboratory developed tests during a 21st Century Cures Initiative hearing.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: Hack of Healthcare.gov is not a Surprise
09/08/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, today issued the following statement on reports of a successful hack of Healthcare.gov, the federal website for the President's health care law.< Read more > - August 2014
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Congressman Bilirakis Announces Veterans' Town Hall
08/20/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, is pleased to invite all Veterans and the public to a town hall meeting for a candid conversation about the potential location of the new, consolidated VA clinic in Pasco County.< Read more > -
ICYMI: Bilirakis hosts two health care roundtables
08/14/2014U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis has planned two "21st Century Cures" roundtables to discuss how to get better treatments to patients more quickly.< Read more > -
MEDIA ADVISORY – Bilirakis to Host Two Health Care Roundtables
08/11/2014On August 19th and August 22nd, U.S. Representative Bilirakis will host separate 21st Century Cures roundtables to discuss the ways to get better treatments – medications and devices – to patients quicker. The first roundtable will exclusively feature patients and patient advocates, to discuss the personal challenges they face each day.< Read more > -
ICYMI: Gus Bilirakis to Host Patient Care Round-tables in Lutz
08/08/2014U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., announced on Thursday that he will hold two round-table events in Lutz later this month to focus on better patient care. Bilirakis sits on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Hosting Two Health Care Roundtables – Participants Announced
08/07/2014U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, announced two 21st Century Cures roundtables to discuss the ways to get better treatments – medications and devices – to patients more quickly.< Read more > -
ICYMI: Working together (yes!), Congress tries to speed medicine approvals
08/06/2014My Aunt Ruth was a remarkable lady, active and strong well into her retirement years. Even when she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, doctors told her not to worry. They told her it would take many years, if ever, before she would feel the full effects.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Supports Emergency Package to Enhance Border Security & Stem Flow of Illegal Immigration
08/01/2014U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis, today released the following statement following the House's passage of emergency legislation to address the surge of undocumented minors at the southern border.< Read more > -
MEDIA ADVISORY – Bilirakis Announces Office Hours
08/01/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), today announced a series of office hours during August in Florida as part of his ongoing effort to solicit feedback from his constituents. Constituents of District 12 should call 727 232 2921 if they would like an appointment to meet with the Congressman during one of the following time slots. Appointments will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.< Read more > - July 2014
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Bilirakis Hosting Two Health Care Roundtables
07/31/2014U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, today announced two 21st Century Cures roundtables to discuss the ways to get better treatments – medications and devices – to patients more quickly.< Read more > -
Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance Co-Chairs Gus Bilirakis and Ted Deutch Condemn Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's Comments Concerning Israel
07/25/2014Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Ted Deutch, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance condemned Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comments made in recent days concerning Israel's military response to continued rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.< Read more > -
Rep. Bilirakis Commends Senate Commerce Committee on Passage of Brand USA Reauthorization
07/23/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), commended his counterparts in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for passing legislation, without opposition, to reauthorize Brand USA.< Read more > -
Bilirakis' Brand USA Reauthorization Passes House of Representatives
07/22/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), today is pleased to announce the passage of H.R. 4450, the Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act, in the House of Representatives. Bilirakis is the sponsor of H.R. 4450.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Condemns 40 Years of Illegal Turkish Occupation of Cyprus
07/18/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Co-founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Israeli Alliance, today condemned the forty years of illegal occupation of Cyprus by Turkey.< Read more > -
Bilirakis' Brand USA Reauthorization Passes Committee
07/16/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), today praised the passage of H.R. 4450, the Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act, in the Energy and Commerce Committee. Bilirakis is the sponsor of H.R. 4450, and a member of the Committee.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Advocates for Pasco County, Army Corps of Engineers' Ridge Road Delay Demonstrates Need for Reform
07/10/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis yesterday spoke on the House floor about the need to reform the Army Corps of Engineers' permitting process. Pasco County has been waiting decades for project approval.< Read more > -
Bilirakis' Legislation to Boost Tourism and Travel to America Passes Subcommittee
07/10/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), today applauded the passage of H.R. 4450, the Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act, in the Commerce Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee. Bilirakis is the sponsor of H.R. 4450, and a member of the Subcommittee.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Expresses Outrage with OIG Report on the President's Health Care Law
07/08/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, today responded to two reports issued by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and HealthCare.gov.< Read more > - June 2014
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Bilirakis Mourns the Latest News from Israel
06/30/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis issued the following statement about the deaths of three teenagers in Israel at the hands of terrorists.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Applauds Supreme Court's Decision to Defend Religious Freedom
06/30/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today issued the following statement about the Supreme Court's decision in Burwell vs Hobby Lobby.< Read more > -
Vice-Chairman Bilirakis Statement on Robert McDonald as VA Secretary
06/30/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement about the nomination of Robert McDonald as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Applauds Inclusion and Approval of Halki Language in HR 4347
06/26/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues and member of the Caucus on International Religious Freedom, praised House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Edward Royce and others on the Committee for approving in a strong bipartisan fashion H.R. 4347, the Turkey Christian Churches Accountability Act which incorporates language from Congressman Bilirakis's previously proposed legislation, calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay and released the following statement.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: Pleased and Relieved Aqua Quest Crew Coming Home
06/26/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, released the following statement about the release of the Aqua Quest crew from a jail in Honduras.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Introduces Legislation to Expand Veteran Treatment Options
06/26/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, today introduced the Creating Options for Veterans' Expedited Recovery (COVER) Act, bipartisan legislation that will establish a commission to examine VA's current therapy model and the potential benefits in incorporating complementary alternative therapies.< Read more > -
ICYMI: Gus Bilirakis: VA Medical Facilities Need Major Reforms
06/26/2014U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., the vice-chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, called for major reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs. In recent weeks, the department has been under scrutiny after reports emerged that VA medical centers were using altered wait lists.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Assesses VA's Capacity to Care for Veterans
06/24/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs participated in a hearing last night to discussing VA's ability to care for Veterans.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Works to Spur Innovation in Health Care
06/11/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, today participated in a hearing to discuss economic incentives and drug development.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Lauds Providing Veterans with Health Care Choices
06/10/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs today praised the passage of H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act, which would allow Veterans with excessive wait times for care at the VA to seek alternative care outside the VA health system.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: Delays in Care are Unacceptable
06/10/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs participated in a hearing last night with officials from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Inspector General's office (IG), and the VA.< Read more > -
REMINDER: Congressman Bilirakis Announces Veterans' Town Hall For All Local Veterans
06/05/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs is pleased to invite all Veterans and the public to a town hall meeting for a candid conversation about their experiences with local VA offices. Congressman Bilirakis wants to hear directly from his constituents regarding access to care and any delays they may be experiencing in obtaining the care they need. The direct feedback gathered through this solution-oriented session will be used to inform his legislative approach to ensuring that all Veterans receive the high quality, timely care they have earned.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: EPA Regulations are Misguided, Will Increase Costs for Americans
06/02/2014Today Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recently proposed regulation to limit the carbon emissions of power plants:< Read more > - May 2014
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Vice-Chairman Bilirakis Statement on Secretary Shinseki's Resignation
05/30/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement about the resignation of General Eric Shinseki, the United States Secretary of Veteran's Affairs.< Read more > -
Congressman Bilirakis Announces Veterans' Town Hall For All Local Veterans
05/30/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs is pleased to invite all Veterans and the public to a town hall meeting for a candid conversation about their experiences with local VA offices. Congressman Bilirakis wants to hear directly from his constituents regarding access to care and any delays they may be experiencing in obtaining the care they need. The direct feedback gathered through this solution-oriented session will be used to inform his legislative approach to ensuring that all Veterans receive the high quality, timely care they have earned.< Read more > -
Vice-Chairman Bilirakis Statement on Secretary Shinseki
05/28/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement about General Eric Shinseki, the United States Secretary of Veteran's Affairs< Read more > -
ICYMI: America and Florida's Tourism and Travel Industry Flourish Through Brand USA, by Rep. Gus Bilirakis
05/22/2014Florida – the Sunshine State – is one of America's best destinations for tourists. Its cities are steeped in history; its beaches bright and balmy; its National parks unlike any other; its world-famous amusement parks spread cheer across the state. From the Everglades to Harry Potter World to pristine beaches on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, Florida has it all.< Read more > -
House Adopts Bilirakis Amendment to NDAA to Improve Travel for Disabled Veterans
05/21/2014Today the House of Representatives approved a proposal by Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would allow access to the Department of Defense's Space Available Program for veterans with a service-connected disability rated as total.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Praises Passage of Legislation to Bring Accountability to VA
05/21/2014Today Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, joined a bipartisan group of his House of Representatives colleagues in approving H.R. 4031, the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act of 2014.< Read more > -
Bilirakis to Host Free Senior Resource Fair
05/05/2014On Monday, May 12, from 10 a.m. – noon, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R_FL) will again be hosting a free Senior Resource Fair, which will provide important information and services for seniors in the 12th Congressional District.< Read more > -
Bilirakis to Host Annual Veterans Fair
05/05/2014On Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) will be hosting his Annual Veterans Resource Fair, which will provide important information and services for Veterans and their families in the 12th Congressional District.< Read more > - April 2014
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Bilirakis Applauds Passage of Legislation to Improve Public Alerts and Warnings
04/30/2014The House Homeland Security Committee this week passed legislation introduced by Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).< Read more > -
Bilirakis Applauds Passage MilCon/VA Appropriations
04/30/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, applauds the House's passage of H.R. 4486, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2015.< Read more > -
Preventable Deaths Disheartening and Unacceptable
04/24/2014Congressman Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, commented on the death of at least 40 veterans in the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care system that were waiting for appointments.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Receives Distinguished Leadership Award
04/17/2014Congressman Bilirakis (R-FL) was recently presented with the Distinguished Leadership Award from the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc, a non-profit organization entrusted with coordinating services and care for seniors, the disabled and caregivers throughout the two county area. Executive Director Sally Gronda hailed Bilirakis as "a proven friend of seniors and noted that throughout his career at the state and federal level, the Congressman has distinguished himself as a leader who can be trusted to protect the best interests of our most fragile citizens."< Read more > -
ICYMI: Flood insurance rates to recede soon
04/17/2014Flood insurance rates will return to more affordable levels for many people come May 1, as the federal government's insurance program looks to quickly enact changes passed last month…< Read more > -
Bilirakis Comments on Sebelius Resignation
04/12/2014Congressman Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the resignation of Secretary Sebelius as head of Health and Human Services.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Grills VA Over Transparency
04/03/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice-Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, today questioned the VA about the VA's inability to respond quickly and openly to Congressional requests.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Discusses Mental Health Issues and Veterans
04/03/2014Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today discussed H.R. 3717, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, as it relates to America's veterans.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Receives Prestigious American Conservative Award
04/03/2014Congressman Bilirakis (R-FL) today was presented with the American Conservative Award from the American Conservative Union.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Voices Concerns About New FDA Drug Regulations
04/02/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, yesterday expressed concerns about new regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that could increase the cost of generic drugs.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Discusses Autism Awareness
04/02/2014Congressman Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the House Committee Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to raise awareness for all those living with autism spectrum disorders.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Introduces Legislation to hold FEMA Accountable
04/01/2014Congressman Bilirakis (R-FL), today introduced the Flood Insurance Integrity Act, which will require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).< Read more > - March 2014
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Bilirakis: SGR Patch Disappointing But Necessary
03/27/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, today spoke about the latest patch of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR).< Read more > -
Bilirakis Lauds Passage of Russian Sanctions and Aid to Ukraine
03/27/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), former member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 4278.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Expresses Concerns Regarding Turkey
03/27/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance and the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Affairs, today spoke at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission about violations of human rights and the rule of law in Turkey.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: Latest Obamacare Delay Proof of Fundamental Flaws
03/26/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the delay to the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) open enrollment period.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Celebrates Greek Independence Day
03/25/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance and the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Affairs, today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in celebration of the 193rd anniversary of Greek Independence Day.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Discusses Legislation to Improve Veterans' GI Benefits
03/25/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice-Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, today discussed his legislation, H.R. 4151, the Veterans Education Survey Act, before the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Supports Religious Freedom
03/25/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance and the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Affairs, today spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in celebration of the 193rd anniversary of Greek Independence Day.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Praises Senate-passage of Flood Insurance Reform
03/13/2014Congressman Bilirakis (R-FL) applauded the Senate's passage this evening of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act.< Read more > -
ICYMI: Bilirakis Calls For Post-9/11 GI Bill Study
03/12/2014So how well is the Post-9/11 GI Bill working for veterans? That's what Rep. Gus Bilirakis wants to know.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: CMS' Withdrawal of Rules a Victory for Seniors
03/11/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, today applauded the decision by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to rescind proposed rules, which would allow CMS to significantly alter in Medicare Part D.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: CMS' Withdrawal of Rules a Victory for Seniors
03/11/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, today applauded the decision by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to rescind proposed rules, which would allow CMS to significantly alter in Medicare Part D.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Introduces Legislation to Improve Veterans' GI Benefits
03/11/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice-Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, introduced H.R. 4151, the Veterans Education Survey Act, which will initiate a study of the effectiveness of educational assistance programs administered by the Veterans Affairs Department for veterans, on March 5, 2013. The survey will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of veterans' GI benefits.< Read more > -
ICYMI: House Repeals Some Flood Insurance Hikes
03/06/2014The Tampa Tribune: A bill to repeal many of the rate hikes in the government's flood insurance program passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday with strong bipartisan support.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Praises Passage of Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act
03/06/2014Congressman Bilirakis (R-FL), lauded the passage of H.R. 3370, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. Bilirakis applauded the House's bipartisan legislation to solve the flood insurance rate hikes following FEMA's implementation of the Biggert-Waters Act of 2012.< Read more > -
ICYMI: Bilirakis Stands For Seniors and Medicare Advantage
03/06/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's Health Subcommittee, today spoke on the House floor in opposition to the Obama Administration's cuts to Medicare Advantage.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Will Receive Prestigious Silver Helmet Award
03/05/2014On March 6, 2014, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) will be awarded the Congressional Silver Helmet Award by AMVETS.< Read more > - February 2014
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Bilirakis Grills CMS about Proposed Medicare Part D Changes
02/26/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Committees' Health Subcommittee, today questioned Principal Deputy Administrator at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Johnathan Blum. Representative Bilirakis discussed the creation of Part D, and strongly opposes CMS' new rules.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: Obamacare Increases Premiums for Small Businesses
02/25/2014Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Committees' Health Subcommittee, comments on a report by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Actuary, an independent agency, detailing the impacts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on small businesses.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Comments on Obamacare's Impact on Jobs
02/21/2014Congressman Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee issued the following statement on a survey conducted by the Express Employment Professionals.< Read more > -
Bilirakis: Another Obamacare Delay Demonstrates Law's Fundamental Unworkability
02/12/2014Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, commented on the Obama Administration's latest Executive overreach.< Read more > -
Bilirakis and Tampa Bay Delegation Send Letter to Speaker Boehner on Flood Insurance
02/12/2014On Tuesday, February 11, Congressman Gus Bilirakis led the Tampa Bay area delegation in sending a bipartisan letter to Speaker Boehner urging action on flood insurance.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Opposes Legislation to Raise Debt Limit
02/12/2014Congressman Bilirakis issued the following statement in opposition to the debt limit increase.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Supports Legislation to Restore Full Military Pension COLA
02/12/2014Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice-Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, applauds passage of S. 25, which restores veterans' full pension COLA without adding to the deficit.< Read more > -
Congressman Bilirakis Invites Job Seekers to Attend Upcoming Employment Fair
02/04/2014 < Read more > - January 2014
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Bilirakis Statement on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
01/22/2014Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL) today released the following statement on the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Supports Legislation to Put Country's Fiscal House on Stable, Secure Path
01/15/2014Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL) today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in supporting legislation to set federal government spending levels for the 2014 Fiscal Year.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Continues to Work for a Replacement of the SGR
01/14/2014At an Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee hearing, Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL) examined the extender provisions that have traditionally moved forward with the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) and would expire under the Committee's repeal of the SGR unless renewed. Current Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans are set to expire on December 31, 2014, unless they are extended. The Health Subcommittee has been integral in advancing a permanent repeal of the SGR and implementing a sound replacement policy for Medicare reimbursements to physicians.< Read more > -
Bilirakis Votes to Hold the Administration Accountable to the American People
01/10/2014Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 3811, The Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act, of which the Congressman is an original co-sponsor. The legislation is based on H.R. 3795, the One Hour Notification Act, which Congressman Bilirakis introduced to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to notify Americans when their personally identifiable information may have been compromised on Healthcare.gov.< Read more >
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