Press Releases
July 31, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced his continued support for funding the Anclote River Dredging Project in a letter to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
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July 27, 2017
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The House Committee on Energy and Commerce today unanimously advanced legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) to help ensure self-driving cars are developed with seniors and those with disabilities in mind.
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July 25, 2017
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During a Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) questioned Federal Communications Committee (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai on telecommunication issues important to Tampa Bay.
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July 24, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, applauded passage today of the Harry. W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act, H.R. 3218, in the House of Representatives.
July 20, 2017
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Today, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Committee, introduced the Pups for Patriots Act. This legislation promotes the use of service dogs for Veterans by establishing a new VA pilot program working with nonprofit service dog organizations.
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July 20, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, released the following statement on the 43rd anniversary of the illegal occupation of Turkish troops in Cyprus.
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July 20, 2017
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Authorization Act, H.R. 2825, which includes a provision authored by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) to boost countermeasures for first responders.
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July 19, 2017
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Following reports about the ongoing malfunction of CSX-controlled crossing arms at the intersection of U.S. 41 and State Route 54 in Pasco County, Florida, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) urged CSX to take remedial action.
July 19, 2017
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The House Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, which U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) serves on, advanced the most comprehensive legislation on self-driving car technology to date.
July 19, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Committee, released the below statement after the committee unanimously advanced the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act, H.R. 3218, which includes his provision to modernize the VA’s Information Technology systems for GI Bill claims processing.