Press Releases
Managing a serious personal health condition can feel like a full time job – one that is highly complex in nature, with no days off, and little room for error. For Americans with kidney failure – also known as End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) – managing health is, in fact, one of the most daunting challenges they will ever face.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), along with Representatives Jason Smith (MO), John Lewis (GA), Kurt Schrader (OR), and Tom Marino (PA) today introduced legislation to help patients with End Stage Renal Disease, or ESRD.
This week, Congress continued efforts to combat opioid abuse in the nation. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) was appointed to the bipartisan House and Senate Conference Committee to represent the House.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health today held a hearing to review legislation to improve options for coordinating care for children with complex medical conditions.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement regarding the FBI recommendation Secretary Clinton not be prosecuted:
The U.S. House of Representatives today advanced legislation to reform the nation’s failing mental health care system.
H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, legislation Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) co-sponsored, passed by a vote of 422-2.
Watch the Congressman’s floor remarks on this bill:
Each time I meet with veterans, I come away from our conversations in awe and with a renewed desire to help support them.
Our veterans sit at the top of my priority list. As vice chair of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, I have worked on legislative initiatives to support them and help them as they transition to civilian life.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) issued the following statement regarding the Brexit vote:
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court decision on the expanded DACA and DAPA programs:
The Energy and Commerce Committee today advanced legislation to address mental health issues and help individuals and families across the nation.