Press Releases
Zephyrhills, FL: Earlier today, U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis spoke to the Greater Tampa Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH). Every member of this organization has been awarded the Purple Heart for combat-related injuries.
New Port Richey, FL: Small Businees is the backbone of the American economy. U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis recent stopped by the Butcher's Block, a small, family-owned and operated business in downtown New Port Richey. He met with the owner to discuss the impact that the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain issues have had on small businesses throughout the community.
Wesley Chapel, FL: In 2021, more than 30 Tampa Bay residents died from an opioid overdose. That is double the number who died in the same region in 2019. "Addiction has ravaged our community for many years.
New Port Richey, FL: Earlier today Congressman Bilirakis had the pleasure of hosting the Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee, Mr.
Tarpon Springs: Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who serves as a Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Communications & Technology Subcommittee, visited an Emergency Services' Communications Tower in Pinellas County.
New Port Richey: Last night, Congressman Gus Bilirakis met with a group of small business owners and business leaders in Pasco County. He provided the group with a brief legislative update on the work he is doing to help Veterans, seniors and rare disease patients while fixing our nation's broken mental health system.
New Port Richey, FL: Earlier today Congressman Gus Bilirakis joined Gail Ryder, Vice President of BayCare Behavioral Health, to learn more about two critical youth mental health programs in Pasco County.
Washington, DC: Last night,the Senate passed long-overdue legislation to expand Veterans' benefits to those who have been exposed to toxins during their service to our nation.
Washington, DC: Earlier today, the House passed the "Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web Attacks and Ransomware from Enemies Act" or the "RANSOMWARE Act" authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis.
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, which is coauthored by Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Jennifer Wexton, Peter Welch and Tom Cole passed the U.S. House of Representatives last night.