Media
Latest News
Today, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a hearing to review the Choice program to help Veterans receive quality care in communities across the country.
The Choice program, which was enacted a year ago, was intended to ensure Veterans had better access to care through the use of community providers; however, its implementation has not fully met that intent.
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) today introduced H.R. 4063, the Promoting Responsible Opioid Management and Incorporating Scientific Expertise Act (PROMISE Act) to help Veterans by promoting safety, patient advocacy, and better access to quality care.
Today, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to review legislative proposals to help our nation's Veterans and their families.
“Our work to improve the lives of our Veterans continues," said Congressman Bilirakis. “These bills will help provide Veterans and their families with the quality care they deserve.”
Today, President Obama officially rejected construction of the Keystone Pipeline. Over the course of seven years, Congress has voted several times to allow for construction of the pipeline. Congressman Gus Biliraks (R-FL) released the following statement:
While our Veterans deserve honor, support, and thanks each and every day, next Wednesday, we have the opportunity to pause and recognize our nation’s heroes in a variety of meaningful ways
Last night, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health advanced legislation to help patients, consumers, and families in communities across the country.
The subcommittee advanced several measures including H.R. 2017, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act and H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act.
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) today introduced legislation to reauthorize the Congenital Heart Futures Act. This bipartisan legislation raises awareness of the continuing impact congenital heart defects have throughout patients’ lifespans, promotes more research at NIH, and encourages the development of lifelong, specialized care for patients with a congenital heart defect.
On Tuesday, the U.S. House passed without opposition a measure condemning the rising tide of anti-Semitism in Europe and urging the federal government to work with other countries and Jewish groups to fight against it.
Yesterday, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a follow up hearing to continue its examination of the inappropriate use of position and the misuse of the relocation program and incentives at the VA.
Today, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health continued work to improve Medicare and Medicaid.
Members discussed proposals to improve Medicare and Medicaid for the most vulnerable, and ensure government operates as effectively and efficiently as possible. The following bills were discussed: