Press Releases
September 9, 2007
WASHINGTON (10 Sep.) -- After hearing testimony Monday from both the nation's top military commander and U.S. diplomat in Iraq, U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, continues to remain cautiously optimistic about current developments in Iraq and encouraged about the news of approaching troop withdrawals.
September 4, 2007
WASHINGTON (Sep. 5) -- During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) questioned Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the wider security concerns raised in light of the federal indictment of two foreign-born University of South Florida (USF) students on explosives charges.
September 2, 2007
By GUS M. BILIRAKIS
This week, I participated in a hearing to examine the health and safety risks our first responders face as they respond to and assist in the recovery from catastrophic incidents.
Our nation depends on these heroes - those who put their lives on the line to save others - to protect us during times of great crisis and chaos. The question I think we all must ask ourselves is: who is protecting them?
August 22, 2007
WASHINGTON (23 Aug.) -- U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) today presented the Bronze Star Medal, along with a host of other service medals, to New Port Richey resident, Mr. Nick Kostinko, who served as part of the U.S. Army's 830th Air Engineer Squadron from 1942 to 1952.
August 15, 2007
One of the greatest threats to the safety and security of the American people is the penetration of our vast maritime borders by those who wish to conduct terrorist attacks against the United States. Every year countless illegal migrants gain entry to the United States through our maritime borders. Among those who are caught, many are suspected to be repeat immigration violators, violent criminals, smugglers and possibly even terrorists. The problem is that we just don't know for sure who these people are.
August 15, 2007
Less than two years ago, every American witnessed the devastation and destruction that can happen when individuals and governments are ill-prepared to respond and rebuild after a major catastrophe strikes. Since this hurricane season has already begun, it is imperative that we all do our best to prepare for what is expected to be an "above normal" storm year.
August 13, 2007
August 14, 2007
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) will keep his promise to shave his head for the American Cancer Society's Southeast Hillsborough Unit on Friday, August 17, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Florida Center & Botanical Gardens located at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) will keep his promise to shave his head for the American Cancer Society's Southeast Hillsborough Unit on Friday, August 17, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Florida Center & Botanical Gardens located at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
August 2, 2007
August 03, 2007
WASHINGTON -- Today, President Bush signed into law a package of homeland security measures, including two proposed by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), which address public transportation and rail security and mark his first legislative initiatives to become law as a freshman member of the House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON -- Today, President Bush signed into law a package of homeland security measures, including two proposed by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), which address public transportation and rail security and mark his first legislative initiatives to become law as a freshman member of the House of Representatives.
July 31, 2007
August 01, 2007
WASHINGTON -- In an effort to continue his commitment to protecting seniors and opposing big tax increases, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) voted to oppose legislation today that would have done both, while expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) well beyond its scope to include adults and illegal immigrants.
WASHINGTON -- In an effort to continue his commitment to protecting seniors and opposing big tax increases, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) voted to oppose legislation today that would have done both, while expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) well beyond its scope to include adults and illegal immigrants.
July 31, 2007
August 01, 2007
WASHINGTON -- In an effort to continue his commitment to protecting seniors and opposing big tax increases, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) voted to oppose legislation today that would have done both, while expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) well beyond its scope to include adults and illegal immigrants.
WASHINGTON -- In an effort to continue his commitment to protecting seniors and opposing big tax increases, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) voted to oppose legislation today that would have done both, while expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) well beyond its scope to include adults and illegal immigrants.