Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Ami Bera (CA-06) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, to protect seniors' access to care by ensuring Medicare keeps pace with rising health care costs.
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Kathy Castor (D-FL) introduced legislation to fully fund Brand USA, the nation’s public–private destination marketing organization, restoring its capacity to attract international visitors and strengthen the U.S. economy.
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture funding bill signed into law by President Trump last week includes a project sponsored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis that provides $715,000 to the City of Inverness for a critically needed ladder truck. Currently, the Inverness Fire Department does not have an aerial fire apparatus. According to the Insurance Services Office (ISO), a ladder truck is required when a response area has five or more buildings that are three stories or taller or five buildings requiring a fire flow of 3,500 GPM.
Springhill, FL: Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) is hosting his annual Veterans Resource Fair for local Veterans and their families to learn more about the benefits and opportunities available to them in the community.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance and the International Religious Freedom Caucus, released the following statement today in response to the historic peace agreement reached in the Middle East:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance and of the International Religious Freedom Caucus in the House of Representatives, issued the following statement marking the second anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel:
Pasco County, FL – U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Laurel Lee are once again teaming up with Pasco-Hernando State College and the Pasco Dental Association to host their annual Stars, Stripes, and Smiles event. This community-driven initiative will provide urgent dental care—at no cost—to 100 military Veterans experiencing untreated dental pain and infection. Local dentists have generously volunteered their time and expertise to support this effort.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today announced that he has formally requested the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to withhold his congressional pay for the duration of the ongoing government shutdown.
Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, the bipartisan leadership of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues — Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), and Dina Titus (D-NV) — issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Earlier this week, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Blake Moore (R-UT), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Terri Sewell (D-AL), and Lori Trahan (D-MA) reintroduced the Ensuring Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, legislation aimed at improving access to cutting-edge medical technology for America’s seniors.