Press Releases
August 15, 2017
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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.
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August 14, 2017
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Wesley Chapel, FL – U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced today he will be co-hosting a Transportation Summit with Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore, Florida Department of Transportation Secretary David Gwynn and the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce in Wesley Chapel to address traffic and transportation issues, and discuss innovative solutions for the area.
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August 10, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced bipartisan legislation – H.R. 3457 – to investigate Medicare and Medicaid disability accommodations, and help ensure equal access to blind and visually impaired Americans who depend on the programs.
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July 31, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced his continued support for funding the Anclote River Dredging Project in a letter to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
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July 27, 2017
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The House Committee on Energy and Commerce today unanimously advanced legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) to help ensure self-driving cars are developed with seniors and those with disabilities in mind.
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July 25, 2017
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During a Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) questioned Federal Communications Committee (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai on telecommunication issues important to Tampa Bay.
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July 24, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, applauded passage today of the Harry. W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act, H.R. 3218, in the House of Representatives.
July 20, 2017
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Today, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Committee, introduced the Pups for Patriots Act. This legislation promotes the use of service dogs for Veterans by establishing a new VA pilot program working with nonprofit service dog organizations.
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July 20, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, released the following statement on the 43rd anniversary of the illegal occupation of Turkish troops in Cyprus.
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July 20, 2017
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Authorization Act, H.R. 2825, which includes a provision authored by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) to boost countermeasures for first responders.
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