Press Releases
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.
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March 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), co-chairs and vice co-chairs of the Hellenic Caucus, introduced the U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize International Military Education and Training (IMET) assistance to Greece for five years.
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA-25), Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC-3), and Danny Davis (D-IL-7) reintroduced the Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act, legislation focused on protecting seniors’ access to timely, affordable, high-quality care under Medicare. Under current Medicare policies, reimbursement differences between office-based settings and ambulatory surgical centers can unintentionally limit where certain procedures are offered.
Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement tonight in response to President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address:
Next week, Congressman Bilirakis will host three senior forums across Florida’s 12th Congressional District. At these events, there will be updates on recent tax policy changes, legislative developments benefiting seniors, community resources that support independent living, and advancements in the fight against chronic illnesses.