Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) re-introduced the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act, which would help the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) recruit and retain the staff necessary to address the significant 200,000-case backlog it currently faces.
Washington, DC: –Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) have reintroduced the Major Richard Star Act alongside Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). This critical legislation will rectify an injustice that keeps combat disab
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis co-sponsored legislation introduced by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), to increase access to care for Veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) providers in the community. The
Washington, DC: Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), who serves as Advisor to Speaker Mike Johnson on VA issues, has re-introduced H.R.
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: Congressman Bilirakis is leading the charge to advance his priority Veteran legislation before the end of this term. The Major Richard Star Act, which is jointly authored by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA), has garnered widespread bipartisan support, as evidenced by its 326 cosponsors
WASHINGTON, DC: Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12-R) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-3-D) introduced H.R.9046, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act, which would allow the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) to improve recruitment and retention of high performing employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA), along with Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have introduced bicameral Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0 Act and the Burn Pit Elim
Washington: Earlier this week, the House passed a bill authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis and co-sponsored by every Member of Florida’s Congressional Delegation. It wouldrename the United States Post Office located at 207E.
Springhill, FL: Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) is hosting his annual Veterans Resource Fair for local Veterans and their families to learn more about the benefits and opportunities available to them in the community.
Washington, DC: As the newly appointed Advisor to the Speaker on VA Issues, U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis has the unique opportunity to discuss the ongoing needs of our nation’s heroes with House Speaker Mike Johnson on a quarterly basis.
Washington, DC: Earlier today Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) introduced the Preserving Access to Patient Reimbursement Act in the United States Senate. This bipartisan bill is a companion to the House Bill introduced by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) in the House earlier thi
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: Earlier today, House Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Representative Gus Bilirakis to serve as Veterans’ Advisor to the Speaker. Bilirakis, who served for 14 years on
Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Lois Frankel (FL-22) introduced a resolution acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of Veterans of the Korean War and the Korean Defense Veterans. The lawmakers issued this joint statement:
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), co-chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, has successfully convinced the Department of Veterans Affairs to begin covering Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)&nbs
Spring Hill- Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) is hosting his annual Veterans Resource Fair for local Veterans and their families to learn more about the benefits and opportunities available to them in the community.
Brooksville, FL – As part of his unwavering commitment to improving support for Veterans, Congressman Gus Bilirakis invited a Florida-based non-profit, The Fire Watch, to give a Veteran Suicide Intervention Training during the upcoming meeting of his Veterans Advisory Committee. Florida has the third highest Veteran population in the country
Washington, DC – Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) filed the Preserving Access to Patient Reimbursement Act (PAPR Act),which will ensure all Veterans, throughout the nation, continue to be able to fully participate in the travel reimbursement program.&
New Port Richey, FL: Congressman Gus Bilirakis and the Pasco County Dental Association are delighted to announce their annual Stars, Stripes, and Smiles event, which will take place November 3, 2023.
On August 29, 2023, Congressman Gus Bilirakis will host a town hall for Veterans and their families from Hernando, Citrus and Pasco counties. During this public forum, Bilirakis will be joined by senior leaders from the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. Bilirakis, recently appointed to serve as Veterans Advisor to U.S.
Washington: Earlier today, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appointed Representative Gus Bilirakis to serve as Veterans’
Washington, DC: In a huge victory for more than 50,000 medically retired Veterans throughout the country, Representative Gus Bilirakis’s Major Richard Star Act has been scheduled for this week’s House Armed Services mark-up hearing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The co-chairs of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, U.S.
Washington, DC: At the request of their constituents, Representatives Gus Bilirakis and John Garamendi proudly introduced bipartisan legislation today that will create a 100th anniversary commemorative coin for the Fleet Reserve Association.
Washington, DC: On July 24, 2009, during his first tour of duty with the 10th Mountain, 32nd Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army, SPC Justin Dean Coleman of Hernando County, Florida was killed in action while patrolling a residential area of Nuristan Province in Afghanistan. He was only 21 years old.
Washington, DC: –Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) have reintroduced the Major Richard Star Act. This critical legislation will rectify an injustice that
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) provided the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address:
Tampa, FL: Earlier today Congressman Gus Bilirakis proudly cut the ribbon on the new James A.
Washington, D.C.: As the final days of the 117thCongress drew to a close, U.S.
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
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.
Washington, DC: – Earlier today Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) secured over 290 co-sponsors of the Major Richard Star Act, enabling the bill to be added to the Consensus Calendar.
Zephyrhills, FL: Earlier today, U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis spoke to the Greater Tampa Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH). Every member of this organization has been awarded the Purple Heart for combat-related injuries.
Washington, DC: Last night,the Senate passed long-overdue legislation to expand Veterans' benefits to those who have been exposed to toxins during their service to our nation.
Washington, DC: Last night,the House passed long-overdue legislation to expand Veterans' benefits to those who have been exposed to toxins during their service to our nation.
New Port Richey, FL: Congressman Gus Bilirakis is hosting his 16th Annual Veterans Resource Fair.
Washington, DC— Representatives Steve Womack, Gus Bilirakis and a group of Republican colleagues have introduced of the Veterans First Act of 2022 to stop the White House from diverting resources for our Veterans to manage its self-inflicted southern border crisis.
Washington, DC- On March 31, 2022 Congressman Gus Bilirakis was contacted by a local WFLA reporter alerting him of concerns that the National Parks Service (NPS) had discontinued escorts for the U.S. Honor Flight program in Washington, DC. The Honor Flight Program is a wonderful initiative to honor our nation's heroes.
Washington, DC- On March 31, 2022 Congressman Gus Bilirakis was contacted by a local WFLA reporter alerting him of concerns that the National Parks Service (NPS) had discontinued escorts for the U.S. Honor Flight program in Washington, DC. The Honor Flight Program is a wonderful initiative to honor our nation's heroes.
Washington, DC: One of the most important functions of an effective Member of Congress is a willingness to help constituents cut through the red tape and navigate the bureaucracy of the federal government.
Washington, DC:The President recently signed two provisions into law that were authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).
New Port Richey, FL: Congressman Gus Bilirakis is excited to be participating in the U.S. House of Representatives Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program, and looks forward to hiring the newest member of his team.
Washington, DC: At the request of their constituents, Representatives Gus Bilirakis and John Garamendi proudly introduced legislation today that will create a 100th anniversary commemorative coin for the Fleet Reserve Association.
Washington, D.C.— Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) have introduced the bipartisan Restore Veterans' Compensation Act.
Continuing his strong record of legislative achievement, two more bills co-authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis have recently been signed into law. The Department of Defense (DOD) Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act implements mandatory training for all DOD medical providers on the potential health effects of burn pits.
Washington, DC: Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) proudly cast a vote in favor of this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which is now headed back to the Senate and then to the President to become law.
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: As part of Veterans and Military Families Month Congressman, Gus Bilirakis is hosting his 15th Annual Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The event will take place on the Pasco Hernando State College Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch.
Washington, D.C. : Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) have a long and successful history of working together to prioritize the needs of our nation's heroes.
Bilirakis and Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill to Improve Private Care for Veterans
Bilirakis to Hold Veterans' Townhall in New Port Richey with Senior VA officials
Bilirakis Receives National Award for His Advocacy on Behalf of Veterans
Bilirakis Bill to Help Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Reviewed
-During Hearing Constituent Whose Wife Recently Died from Toxic Burn Pit Exposure Testifies-
Bilirakis Co-Authors Legislation to Deliver Benefits to Veterans with Children with Special Needs
-Bill corrects oversight in the Survivor Benefit Plan, allows for Special Needs Trust open enrollment-
Bilirakis Holds Virtual Job Fair for Veterans, Guard and Reserve Members and Military Spouses
Who: Congressman Gus Bilirakis is hosting a free virtual job fair for Veterans, Guard and Reserve Members and Military Spouses
When: March 30, 2021 thru April 1, 2021
Bilirakis and Ruiz Lead Bipartisan Push to Provide Disabled Veterans Full Military Benefits
-Bipartisan Major Richard Star Act would allow 42,000 combat-injured veterans to receive full disability compensation and retired pay-
Contact: Summer Blevins, 727-232-2921
Bilirakis Selected to Serve as Conferee, Continues to Champion Changes to Help Active Duty Military and Veterans
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Summer Robertson
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Bilirakis Champions Changes to Help Active Duty Military and Veterans
-Five Bilirakis-Authored Provisions Included in the House passed version of NDAA-
Washington, DC: Congressman Bilirakis is proud to announce passage of the Ryan Kules Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act, which will improve and expand the VA's Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Program. This program currently provides grants to the nation's most severely disabled Veterans.
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Summer Robertson
727-232-2921
Bilirakis Champions Changes to Help Active Duty Military and Veterans
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Summer Robertson: 727-232-2921
Bilirakis and Ruiz Lead Legislative Push to Help Disabled Veterans
Washington, DC: Congressman Bilirakis is proud to announce passage of his bill to extend eligibility for the Fry Scholarship to spouses and children of members of the National Guard and Reserve who died of service-connected causes but whose deaths did not occur when the member was on active duty.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) reintroduced the Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations (VET CARE) Act, to require the Veterans Administration (VA) to put in place a four-year pilot program providing dental care for Veterans with certain chronic health conditions.