Press Releases
January 19, 2011
"The House is listening to the message that Americans sent Washington this past fall," Bilirakis said. "America simply cannot afford a health care overhaul that costs jobs, spends over a trillion dollars and raises premiums.
January 10, 2011
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) issued the following statement on Saturday's attack on U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8):
"This is a terrible and unfortunate tragedy," Bilirakis said. "My thoughts and prayers continue to be with Rep. Giffords, her family, staff, and all the other victims and their families."
December 20, 2010
As Chairman, Bilirakis' position will be vital to the state of Florida, as he will oversee FEMA, emergency grant programs, communication during emergency situations, and disaster response and recovery efforts.
December 16, 2010
Washington, DC (December 16, 2010) – Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats released their 1,924-page 2011 spending bill that will cost $1.1 trillion and contains more than 6,000 earmarks.
December 13, 2010
Washington, DC (December 13, 2010) – Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) today issued the following statement in support of the ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson that declared the Democrats' health care law unconstitutional because it mandates that every American buy health insurance or pay a fine.