Rep. Bilirakis Statement on VA Sexual Assault Report

"This report is extremely disheartening and discouraging and brings to light a major problem within the VA," Bilirakis said. "The GAO has made valuable recommendations and I am hopeful that the VA can expedite these changes. Our veterans and those who work with veterans deserve the comfort of knowing that these environments are safe and secure, and we must get to the bottom of this problem and improve the situation."

UPDATED: Bilirakis has co-sponsored HR 2047, the Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention Act.