Press Releases
The President recently signed into law Congressman Bilirakis’s legislation to designate the Elfer’s post office as the “Private First Class Felton Roger Fussell Memorial Post Office.” Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement:
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) recently joined Bay News 9 to discuss a big bipartisan legislative victory to address opioid addiction and abuse. Last month, the President signed into law the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act to bring about meaningful reforms in the mental health care system and address the nation's opioid epidemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced more than $16 million in new Zika funding for 40 states and territories. Florida will receive $720,000 to address the virus statewide. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement:
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) recently issued a document for investors clearly stating that the group is open to reviewing proposals for projects in Greece.
This month, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and the entire Greater Tampa Congressional Delegation wrote a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers supporting funding for the Anclote River dredging project.
Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), recently announced two upcoming town hall meetings.
Last week, the President signed into law the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act to bring about meaningful reforms in the mental health care system.
Last week, we held an important event to honor our nation’s brave military dogs. As co-chair of the Congressional Humane Bond Caucus, and Vice Chair of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I understand the important bond between our military dogs and our Veterans.
The Energy and Commerce Committee today advanced legislation to help encourage innovation and modernize our health care system, communications world, and the Federal Trade Commission for the 21st Century.
The Committee approved eight bipartisan solutions, including legislation Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) worked on:
The Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Communications and Technology today held a hearing to conduct oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Members heard from all five FCC Commissioners to receive an update on crucial programs, privacy rules, reform efforts, and more.


