Health Care
Washington, D.C. —Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Raul Ruiz M.D.
Washington – This week, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-1) re-filed the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act to expand seniors’ access to audiology and hearing services. This important piece of legislation fixes a long-standing access barrier that pu
Washington, DC - This week, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) re-introduced the Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act, which will protect the dignity of those who donate their bodies to education or research.
Washington, DC: Earlier today, Congressional Vision Caucus Co-Chairs, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Marc Veasey (TX-33), reintroduced the Bipartisan Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Mike Thompson (D-CA), as well as U.S.
Washington, D.C.- Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Paul Tonko reintroduced the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act.
Washington, DC – Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Angie Craig (D-MN) re-introduced the Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for (LIVE) Beneficiaries Act. According to a recent HHS Office of Inspector General report
Washington, DC: The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, a bill co-authored by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), Tom Cole (R-OK), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) along with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) has just been signed into law. The legislation will reauthorize
Washington, DC: President Biden has signed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act into law. This important legislation will help Veterans and their families by modernizing and reshaping the delivery of care and benefits. Specifically, the new law will:
Washington, DC – The Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 authored by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Buddy Carter (R-GA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) in the House, along with Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Todd Young (R-IN) in the Senate, has been signed into law.
Washington, DC: Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) have filed the Scientific External Process for Educated Review of Therapeutics (EXPERT) Act. This bill requires the FDA to establish externally-led science-focused drug development meetings targeting rare diseases. Over 90% o
Washington, DC: Last night, Congressman Bilirakis continued his health care agenda, with three measures he authored passing out of the House of Representatives by unanimous vote. All three are designed to help patients who are suffering with a rare disease. The Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024
Washington, DC: Last night, the House passed two key healthcare bills authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis. These important measures will help preserve the Medicaid program and improve access to telehealth.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and U.S.
Land O’Lakes, Fla. — As part of their ongoing commitment to improving access and quality of care within the health care system, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and Congressman Gus Bilirakis hosted a critical conversation with biotechnology industry leaders in the Tampa Bay area.
Washington, DC: Earlier this week, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Mike Lawler (R-NY) and James Moylan (R-GU) introduced the Supply Chain Security and Growth Act. This bipartisan legislation will leverage Investment Tax
Washington, DC: Earlier today, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12-R) and Marc Veasey (TX-33-D) introduced the Early Detection of Vision Impairments in Children (EDVI) Act.
Washington, DC – Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Angie Craig (D-MN) introduced the Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for (LIVE) Beneficiaries Act. According to a recent HHS Office of Inspector General report
WASHINGTON — Ahead of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s hearing on telehealth services, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.-12) and Diana DeGette (
Washington, DC: Earlier this week, Members of the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee reviewed and passed 19 bills to promote public health initiatives and improve patient outcomes. One of those bills approved was the Congenital Heart Futures Rea
Over the past week, Congressman Bilirakis hosted two public forums to help educate his constituents about new scams used to defraud the elderly, new technological advancements in the effort to find better treatments for diseases that disproportionately impact the elderly, and resources available in the community to help seniors remain living independently in their homes for as
Washington, DC: Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Buddy Carter (R-GA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) in the House, along with Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Todd Young (R-IN) in the Senate, have introduced the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024.
Washington, DC – Earlier today, the 2023 Susan B. Anothony Pro-Life America National Pro-Life Scorecard was released. It reflects each Member’s support on a variety of pro-life issues. U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis once again earned a perfect A+ score.
Washington, DC: Earlier today Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced the New Era for Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act. This important legislation will help transform the delivery of care to rare kidney disease patients by increa
Washington, DC: This week, the House passed the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, which includes a variety of provisions to improve mental health and
Washington, DC: This week, the House passed the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. This robust healthcare package contains 17 bipartisan proposals to lower health care costs and increase price transparency for patients. 
Washington, DC - In this week’s Energy & Commerce Committee markup, members passed a total of 44 bills. Many of these proposals, including four of those authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis, will help improve patient outcomes and provide enhanced consumer protections for all Americans.
Washington, DC - In today’s Health Subcommittee markup, members passed 21 bipartisan bills to help ensure seniors on Medicare have access to the treatments and equipment that give them the best chance of improved quality of life, and that providers have the stability needed to ensure they can provide the best possible care
(Washington, D.C.) – Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Brian Higgins (D-NY), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) are co-leading the Cancer Drug Parity Act, which was introduced earlier today in the House.
On August 29, 2023, Congressman Gus Bilirakis will be hosting a public forum for residents of Hernando, Citrus and Pasco counties to discuss behavioral health issues
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Darin LaHood (R-IL), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) re-introduced the Concentrating on High-Value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act
Washington, DC: Today, the House Health Subcommittee voted in favor of four measures authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis. These provisions are designed to
Washington, DC: Earlier this week, the House Health Subcommittee held a legislative hearing to examine a variety of bills designed to improve public health outcomes through the advancement of critical research. Duri
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) have introduced the Timely Access to Clinical Treatment (TACT) Act. This legislation would require that patients be provided their oral drugs within an acceptable time frame.
Washington, DC: U.S.Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Greg Murphy (R-NC), and Danny Davis (D-IL) have filed the Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act. This important legislation will ensure patients continue to have acces
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The co-chairs of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, U.S.
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 along with Representatives Tom Cole (R-OK), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI), as well as Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS).
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Brad Schneider (IL-10), along with Senators Tim Scott (SC) and Maggie Hassan (NH) introduced the Repair Abuses of MSP Payments (RAMP) Act to help end abuses in the Medicare system that create unfair, unnecessary, and costly financial claims.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Diana DeGette (D-CO), co-chairs of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, introduced legislation to continue funding a key federal diabetes research program that’s currently set to expire at the end of September.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL.) and Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) along with U.S.
Today, U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis, Richard Hudson, and Scott Peters of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Bill Pascrell of the Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act (SALSA).
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) officially launched the bipartisan Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Caucus for the 118th Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), August Pfluger (R-Texas-11), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19), Ken Buck (R-Colo.-04), and Chris Pappas (D-N.H.-01) have introduced the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation with U.S.
Washington, DC: Representative Gus Bilirakis has re-introduced the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act.
Washington, D.C.- Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Paul Tonko reintroduced the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) are proud to announce the formation of the Congressional Caucus for Longevity Science.
Washington, D.C. — Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) andTony Cárdenas (CA-29) alongside U.S.
U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis issued the following statement in advance of President Biden’s scheduled visit to Tampa, Florida today:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) provided the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address:
Washington, D.C.: As the final days of the 117thCongress drew to a close, U.S.
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New Port Richey: The office of Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Pasco-Hernando State College, and the West Pasco Dental Association are once again partnering to provide free dental services to Veterans in need at this year’s Stars, Stripes, and Smiles event, which will take place at Pasco Hernando State
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Port Richey, FL: Congressman Gus Bilirakis met tonight with a group of concerned educators and parents in Pasco County to discuss the nation's unprecedented mental health crisis among children and teens. There has been a disturbing spike in rates of depression, self-harm, and suicide attempts and death among teens.
New Port Richey, FL: Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis met with several local teens who serve as leaders of the organization STAND in Pasco County.
New Port Richey, Florida: Congressman Gus Bilirakis recently met with Ms. Georgie Alfano, founder of Female Veterans Unite, a local organization dedicated to meeting the needs of female Veterans throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Land O' Lakes, FL: Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis met with Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco and his senior leadership team to discuss the challenges local law enforcement faces when working to investigate cybercrimes, especially those involving children.
Land O' Lakes, FL: Earlier today, U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis participated in a Ride Along with a Pasco County Sheriff's Office Captain. During the visit, the lawmaker got a first-hand view of the unique challenges law enforcement officers face as they work to ensure public safety.
New Port Richey, FL: After meeting with a constituent from Zephyrhills this week whose son is facing imminent discharge from the United States Coast Guard due solely to his non-compliance with the Biden Administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Congressman Gus Bilirakis is renewing his objection to this ex
New Port Richey, Florida: Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis met local constituents who suffer with Parkinson's Disease.
Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act.
Lutz, Florida: This week, Congressman Gus Bilirakis met with local medical professionals who work with Alzheimer's patients throughout Tampa Bay and other senior advocates.
Springhill, FL - As part of his commitment to ensure better, healthier and longer lives for all Americans, Congressman Bilirakis recetly met with a group of healthcare providers and senior healthcare advocates from Pasco and Hernando counties.
Wesley Chapel, FL: In 2021, more than 30 Tampa Bay residents died from an opioid overdose. That is double the number who died in the same region in 2019. "Addiction has ravaged our community for many years.
New Port Richey, FL: Earlier today Congressman Gus Bilirakis joined Gail Ryder, Vice President of BayCare Behavioral Health, to learn more about two critical youth mental health programs in Pasco County.
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, which is coauthored by Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Jennifer Wexton, Peter Welch and Tom Cole passed the U.S. House of Representatives last night.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Rosa L.
Washington, DC: Congressman Gus Bilirakis, an unwavering pro-life lawmaker, applauded today's historic decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Since the 1973 decision, more than 60 million unborn children have lost their lives to abortion.
Washington, DC: Three more Bilirakis-authored measures passed the House last night as part of the Food and Drug Amendments of 2022. This comprehensive legislative package now heads to the Senate for final approval.
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Washington, DC- Congressman Gus Bilirakis and a group of his concerned colleagues sent a letter to President Biden and FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, demanding action and answers about the steps the Administration will take to solve the national shortage of baby formula.
Washington, DC: During today's Health Subcommittee markup, three Bilirakis-authored measures were passed. This legislation now heads to the full Energy and Commerce Committee for further consideration. Each bill aims to provide much needed support for sick children or those patients suffering with a rare disease.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) introduced bipartisan legislation to help further development of pediatric medical devices by reauthorizing the Pediatric Device Consortia (PDC) grant program and allowing profits for certain Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) devices.
Washington, DC- The unprecedented leak of a draft ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is a reprehensible and deliberate attempt to undermine the credibility of the judiciary and to apply political pressure on Supreme Court Justices.
Washington, DC: In this week's Health Subcommittee hearing, Congressman Gus Bilirakis grilled Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on a variety of pressing public health concerns, including his agency's failure to uphold the existing federal partial birth abortion ban.
Washington, DC: Earlier today Representatives Gus Bilirakis and G.K. Butterfield introduced the New Era for Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act. This important legislation will help transform the delivery of care to rare kidney disease patients by increasing community and healthcare provider awareness and education.
Washington, DC: Earlier today, two important bills authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis, the Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act and the Spectrum Coordination Act, passed favorably out of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Washington, DC: Representative Gus Bilirakis and approximately 100 of his colleagues sent a stern letter to President Biden condemning his Administration's recent decision to extend the national mask mandate on public transportation for another thirty days.
Washington, D.C. During today's House Health Subcommittee Legislative Hearing, Members examined the Speeding Therapy Access Today (STAT) Act of 2021 authored by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and G. K. Butterfield (D- NC).
Washington, D.C. Earlier today, President Biden signed the bipartisan Suicide and Threat Assessment Nationally Dedicated to Universal Prevention (STANDUP) Act authored by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) into law. This critical bill is the sixth Bilirakis-bill to become law this term.
Washington, DC: Earlier today Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Kat Cammack filed the Stopping Mandates And Limiting Large Government Overreach by Valuing Truth (SMALL GOVT) Act to help protect Americans' medical freedom.
Washington, DC: Earlier today, Representative Gus Bilirakis introduced the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act. This critical legislation would create a non-partisan Commission of experts to identify potential solutions that would ensure the long-term financial sustainability of both Medicare and Social Security.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The bipartisan Suicide and Threat Assessment Nationally Dedicated to Univ
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) reintroduced the Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act.
Washington, DC: Congressman Gus Bilirakis and a group of his Congressional colleagues sent a letter to Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Lloyd J.
Washington, DC: As Co-Chairman of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, Congressman Gus Bilirakis has proven himself a consistent, strong ally for helping this critical industry rebound from the significant economic toll it endured throughout the pandemic.
Washington, DC: Congressman Gus Bilirakis and other Members of the Florida congressional delegation are questioning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) sudden decision to revoke the emergency use authorizations for two monoclonal antibody drugs.
Washington, D.C. — Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Neal Dunn (R-FL) teamed with Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL), along with other Republican members of the Florida congressional delegation to urge U.S.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis held a roundtable discussion this week with local emergency room physicians, behavioral health clinicians, health department officials, law enforcement and other community leaders to learn more about how fentanyl is impacting the Tampa Bay area and identify ways Congress can provide more effective assistance.
Washington, DC: Saddened by the overdose epidemic that is worsening throughout the nation, Congressman Bilirakis took to the House Floor late last night to spur much needed Congressional action as deaths involving synthetic opioids continue to skyrocket.
Washington, DC: Continuing his strong record of legislative achievement, four more bills co-authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis have passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Washington, DC: Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis spoke on the House Floor about the need to defend life. His speech was delivered on the same day the United States Supreme Court heard opening arguments in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
WASHINGTON – Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-R) and Lauren Underwood(IL-D)'s bipartisan legislation to improve maternal health care for Veterans passed the House today, after already clearing the Senate last month with bipartisan support.
Washington, DC: Earlier today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirmed that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) does not have legal authority to permanently extend enhanced Medicaid funding in Puerto Rico, as the Biden Administration has recently asserted.
Today, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act by Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) andTony Cárdenas (D-CA-29) was voted favorably out of the Health Subcommittee.
Washington, DC: Earlier today, two bills authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis were passed favorably out of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee.
Washington, DC: In response to President Biden's most recent egregious example of government overreach, Representative Gus Bilirakis has co-sponsored H.R. 5471, the Health Freedom for All Act. This critical legislation would prevent the Biden Administration from enacting its planned vaccine mandate on the American people.
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WASHINGTON – Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-R) and Lauren Underwood(IL-D)'s bipartisan legislation to improve maternal health care for veterans passed the Senate on October 7th with bipartisan support.
Washington: D.C. – Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) will be participating in a virtual press conference with the SHEPHERD Foundation to unveil the Cancer Patient Equity Act (H.R. 5377). The Act will allow for industry-wide change and will generate life-altering impacts for those grappling with a rare cancer diagnosis.
Washington, D.C.: In today's House Energy & Commerce Committee Mark-Up hearing, Representative Gus Bilirakis offered a measure to better protect the mental health of children and hold BigTech companies who jeopardize children's well-being for profit accountable for their egregious behavior.
Cárdenas, Bilirakis Reintroduce Bipartisan Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act
Four Bilirakis Bills to Protect Vulnerable Populations Move One Step Closer to Passage
Bilirakis Fights to Ensure Cancer Patients Have Equivalent Access to Oral Chemotherapy
Bilirakis Blunt Rochester Bill to Help Children Examined in Congressional Hearing
Bilirakis, Soto and Kennedy Reintroduce Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Treatment
Bilirakis and DelBene Bill Promises Seniors Access to Breakthrough Medical Products
Reps. Bilirakis and Sewell Introduce Legislation to Ensure Timely Access to Treatment for Patients with Cancer
Bilirakis Leads New Letter in Support of Medicare Advantage
-Medicare Advantage Serves 50% of Seniors in FL-12-
Bilirakis and Peters Score a Legislative Win to Prevent Student Suicide
-The STANDUP Act provides students and schools with evidence-based suicide and threat assessment training and the Emergency Room Department -
Bilirakis and DeLauro Mark Mental Health Awareness Month with Bipartisan Effort to Protect Children
Bilirakis Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Services for Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Bilirakis, Butterfield, Klobuchar and Wicker Team-Up to Boost Development of Cures for Rare Diseases
Bilirakis and Tonko Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Patient Access to Physical Therapy
Bilirakis Highlights Mental Health Needs of Children On Teen Mental Health Wellness Day
-Calls for Nationwide Reopening of Schools and Passage of Critical Legislation to Provide Intervention and Support-
Bilirakis, Soto, Murkowski and King Re-Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Curb Suicides
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Ashley Hinson, and Elise Stefanik co-led a bill in opposition to any plans by the United States Department of Defense to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to prisoners held at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (GITMO) and detained during operations conducted during the Global War on Terrorism until all Americans have had the opportun
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Reps. Bilirakis & Peters Re-introduce Student Suicide Prevention Bill as Cases of Youth Suicide Surge
Washington, DC -- Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Jennifer Wexton, Peter Welch and Tom Cole have just introduced the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0.
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Bipartisan Bilirakis Bill to Help Kids with Cancer Passes House
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Bipartisan Bilirakis Bill to Prevent Suicide and Bullying in Youth Passes
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Bilirakis Discusses COVID-19 and Other Healthcare Priorities with Top Federal and State Leaders
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Two Bilirakis Bills Considered During Health Hearing
Today, the Health Subcommittee reviewed a variety of bills designed to help prevent suicide and improve access to mental health treatment. Congressman Gus Bilirakis, a long-standing champion of mental health reform, is the co-author of three of these bipartisan measures.
Letter to National Institute of Health's Dr. Collins re oversight.
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Bilirakis Bill to Ensure Patients in Need of Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Have Access to Lifesaving Treatment is Signed Into Law
New Port Richey, FL – U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced today he will be joining the Alzheimer's Association to host an Alzheimer's Summit for patients, family members, caregivers, medical professionals, and more in New Port Richey, Florida.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Senator Marco Rubio (FL) announced today they are leading efforts to help ensure Florida's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) continues providing quality, affordable insurance to children across the state. Bilirakis and Rubio sent a letter to U.S.
The 21st Century Cures Act has been three years in the making, and on December 13, 2016, it was finally signed into law. Over the years, Rep.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, applauded the committee's passage of legislation today to reform the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and promote important public health priorities.