Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.  - U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL),Chris Pappas (D-NH),  Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and Dina Titus (D-NV) have introduced a resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Missolonghi, a defining and heroic moment in the Greek War of Independence.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Don Davis, and Tom Barrett will be joined by leading Veteran Service Organizations at the House Triangle to host a bipartisan press conference in strong support of the Written Informed Consent Act (H.R. 4837 & S. 3314).  The legislation seeks to improve prescribing practices, strengthen patient protections, and ensure that America’s Veterans receive clear, informed consent before being prescribed medications.

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). Tom Suozzi (D–NY), Aaron Bean (R-FL), and Greg Steube (R-FL) proudly introduced the Septic Exclusion for Property owners through Tax-free Infrastructure Compensation (SEPTIC) Act which will ensure that grants provided to homeowners for septic system upgrades are not taxed as income.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) re-introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The resolution honors the more than one million Americans living with Parkinson’s disease and calls for increased public awareness, federal research investment, and support for individuals and families affected by the condition.

Washington, DC - U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Jimmy Patronis (FL-1), and Mike Haridopolos (FL-8 ) today issued the following statement in support of the U.S. Department of State’s announcement pairing the Hellenic National Guard of Greece with the Florida National Guard under the State Partnership Program (SPP):

Washington, D.C. – Nearly two million Americans proudly claim Greek ancestry, a testament to the enduring cultural and historical ties between the United States and Greece—ties that remain especially vibrant in communities across the nation.  U.S.

Washington, DC:  Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Julia Brownley (D-CA) introduced the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026 - commonsense, bipartisan legislation to ensure vulnerable children do not lose access to essential mental health care because of a bureaucratic technicality.  Children in the foster care system have often endured severe trauma, abuse, or neglect. Many rely on specialized, around-the-clock care to begin healing.

Washington, D.C.  - Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Laurel Lee (FL-15), and Vern Buchanan (FL-16) have introduced critical public safety legislation to address the growing threat posed by concentrated synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).  The END 7-OH Act would place concentrated synthetic 7-OH under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This potent compound is commonly found in products sold in convenience stores, smoke shops, and online—often without adequate oversight, regulation, or consumer warnings.