Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congressman Gus Bilirakis has reintroduced the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act, legislation designed to protect and strengthen two of the nation's most important safety-net programs.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, today celebrated the advancement of his provision to preserve access to AM radio as part of the Surface Transportation Infrastructure Bill approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee this week. The provision ensures that AM radio remains accessible in motor vehicles, recognizing its critical role in public safety communications, emergency alerts, news dissemination, and community engagement - particularly during natu
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Vern Buchanan and Gus Bilirakis, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, today announced the inclusion of a provision in the Surface Transportation Infrastructure Bill that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent year-round. This package advanced out of the full Energy and Commerce Committee this week. The provision ends the twice-yearly clock changes that Americans have long criticized as disruptive to families, businesses, schools, and p
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis today highlighted new progress in strengthening Veterans’ health care infrastructure following passage of the FY26 budget earlier this year. The package delivers historic investments in facility modernization and maintenance at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The FY26 budget, which Congressman Bilirakis supported, includes a record-high $4.8 billion in non-recurring maintenance funding, which will be administered this fiscal year to address long-deferred infrastructure needs across VA medica
Earlier today, U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis issued the statement below regarding his plans to seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
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.