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"This legislation ensures our troops around the world have the equipment, resources, and training to successfully complete their missions and return home," said Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09). "It provides soldiers, veterans and their families with the support they have earned, and will help protect the United States from threats."

Among other essential issues, the NDAA legislation:

Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) is calling on the House Appropriations Committee to place conditions on the $1.3 billion in annual aid the United States provides Egypt because it is being used by the Egyptian military to persecute and attack Coptic Christians and other religious minorities.

Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, was one of the first congressmen to call for Holder's resignation, and continues to do so, especially after Holder himself called the program "inexcusable" and "wholly unacceptable."

Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, was one of the first congressmen to call for Holder's resignation, and continues to do so, especially after Holder himself called the program "inexcusable" and "wholly unacceptable."

In May, Bilirakis introduced H.R. 2001, which would prevent the payment of unemployment compensation to individuals fired for drug or alcohol use.

"Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American dream, and given the current downturn in the housing market, many families are insecure about their most important investment," Bilirakis said. "To help homeowners, I am bringing together leaders in home finance to aid families and individuals in navigating these uncertain times."

"For too long, unelected Washington bureaucrats have imposed huge costs on the economy and the American people through burdensome regulations," Bilirakis said. "This must stop in order to help spur economic growth in the Tampa Bay area and around the country. The REINS Act will help ensure that there is a thoughtful review of new government regulations which could impede our economy."

"Congress should not be exempt from rules that apply to the rest of the public, and there should be no question about the motives of those elected to lead the government," Bilirakis said. "Washington must become more open, honest and transparent, and the STOCK Act is an important step in that direction."