Press Releases
"Why have New York City officials undermined our First Amendment rights by showing preference for one religion over another? St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, the only house of worship crushed by the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11, has yet to be rebuilt. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese has been ready, willing, and able to re-erect its beloved church but has been met with persistent roadblocks by New York City officials who have thus far prevented reconstruction of the church.
"There are many things that make our nation so great, but it is our strong and valiant military that is the backbone of this country," Bilirakis said. "The strength, courage, and dedication of the men and women in uniform keep us safe at home from threats abroad and allow us to remain a free and prosperous nation."
"When our heroes return home from the battlefront, we must use every resource available to help them lead normal and productive lives," said Bilirakis. "This hearing will allow us to examine one of the many new avenues to accomplish this vitally important goal."
Therapeutic recreation focuses on all aspects of improving an individual's health and functioning and is a vital component of integrated medical care at the VA. James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa is home to a dynamic recreation therapy services program.
WASHINGTON (5 May) – On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.) introduced H.R. 5208, the Student Visa Security Improvement Act, which would improve the background checks conducted on student visa applicants from high risk areas and enhance America's ability to ensure, once in the country, foreign students are abiding by the terms of their visas.
WASHINGTON (23 April) – U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), representing Florida's 9th Congressional District, today issued the following statement in response to the analysis of the Democrats' health care law from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS):
David Peluso - (202) 225-5755 or david.peluso@mail.house.gov
WHO: U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) and Chris Carney (D-Pa.)
WHAT: Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Management, Investigations and Oversight field hearing: "Unclogging Pipeline Security: Are the Lines of Responsibility Clear?"
WHEN: 10 A.M., Monday, April 19
WASHINGTON (21 March) – This evening U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), representing Florida's 9th Congressional District, issued the following statement after voting against the trillion dollar health care overhaul:
"Today, Congress missed a chance to reform health care in a sensible and equitable way.