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ICYMI: Rep. Gus Bilirakis to Deliver Weekly Republican Address

May 20, 2016

Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), vice chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, will deliver the Weekly Republican Address on Saturday, May 21. In the address, Rep. Bilirakis will discuss how the House is working to improve the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) and hold it accountable, like with legislation passed this week requiring the department to meet updated requirements to better help our nation's veterans.

"As vice chair of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, I have seen the devastating shortfalls within the VA firsthand," said Rep. Bilirakis. "The legislation we advanced this week will help bring about crucial reform efforts to help our nation's heroes. We owe it to our veterans, and we must not cease until they receive the support and care they have earned and deserve."

"Our troops risk their lives every day to protect this country—that risk shouldn't still exist when they come home," said Speaker Ryan. "The VA is in desperate need of reform, and I'm proud of the work Gus is doing to make sure our veterans are treated with the care and respect they so selflessly fought for."

Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Florida's 12th Congressional District was first elected to Congress in 2006 and is currently serving his fifth term. Rep. Bilirakis serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and is vice chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. He is chair of the Veterans' Affairs Task Force for the Republican Policy Committee, co-chairman of the Military Veterans Caucus and co-chairman of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus and the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance. In his role as vice chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee and member of the Health Subcommittee, Rep. Bilirakis continues to ensure our nation's heroes remain a top priority.

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NOTE: The Weekly Republican Address will be available starting on Saturday, May 21, at 6:00 a.m. ET on speaker.gov.

To read online, click here.