Press Releases
Washington, DC: This week, Congressman Gus Bilirakis was honored to be one of four federal lawmakers to receive the inaugural Legislator of the Year award from the Wounded Warrior Program for his tireless advocacy on behalf of the nation’s most severely injured Veterans.
Washington, DC: When Members of Congress returned to their district for the month of August and two weeks in September, Congressman Gus Bilirakis embarked upon a listening tour to gauge the interest and priorities of his constituents. In total, the Congressman held 31 events throughout Tampa Bay within that six-week period, and met with countless parents, teachers, students, Veterans, seniors, small business owners and other stakeholders.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps.
Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa, Florida as a Category 4 major hurricane, resulting in ongoing, catastrophic damage and life-threatening conditions in the southwestern part of the state, including Tampa Bay.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gus Bilirakis has received the Advocate for American Business Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his bipartisan efforts to support small businesses throughout the nation. This prestigious award was presented to the lawmaker by Moore Hallmark, Vice President & Managing Director for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis hosted a town hall with approximately 50 local small business owners. Among the concerns discussed were: the harmful impacts of inflation, supply chain problems, labor shortages, and concerns about the new taxes imposed by the so-called "Inflation Reduction Act." The new law includes nearly $570 billion in new taxes, which experts confirm will impact Americans and small business owners making under $200,000 per year. It also increases spending and tax subsidies by roughly $580 billion over the next decade.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis, a Member of the Health Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives and a proud Florida Gator, is headed to the University of Florida tomorrow to speak with Florida pharmacists and pharmacy students about the challenges they face, particularly in rural areas, as they work to meet the needs of patients.
Palm Harbor: Earlier today, U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis met with local government officials and small business owners about the harmful impacts of inflation, the lack of affordable housing and insurance options, as well as, the dangers of over-regulation by the federal government.
Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis spoke to WFLA's Jack Harris about the urgent crisis occurring along the southern border resulting from President Biden's failed open border policies. More than 3 million illegal migrants have entered our country since President Biden took office. Since last October, 66 suspected terrorists were among those caught illegally entering our country.