Press Releases
Washington, DC: As part of Veterans and Military Families Month Congressman, Gus Bilirakis is hosting his 15th Annual Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The event will take place on the Pasco Hernando State College Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis, alongside his Hellenic Caucus Co-Chair Carolyn Maloney (NY-12) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), led a group of colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken opposing US plans to sell Turkey F-16s and demanding information from the State Department following recent reports of a request from Turkey to purchase 40 F-16 fighter jets and dozens of modernization kits for its existing warplanes from the United States.
"Today we celebrate the fact that 81 years ago Greece stood up against the powers of evil by replying "OXI!" or "NO!" to Fascist subjugation. The Greek people could not idly stand by and allow the evils of Fascism to consume Europe. Greece decided to fight for democracy, liberty, and justice, or otherwise see these treasured virtues—originally fostered in Ancient Greece—extinguished under the darkness of Fascism.
Washington, DC:President Biden's radical policies have stymied America's energy independence and created a crisis. The national average price for a gallon of gas has climbed to its highest level since 2014 and is 66% higher than this time last year. Worse yet, home heating costs are projected to rise by as much as 54% for some American households this winter.
Washington, DC: Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) is proud to join his colleagues on the Congressional Campus Free Speech Caucus by becoming a member of this important group. Together, the Caucus will work to ensure all students have the freedom to express their points of view without fear of retribution by university leadership, professors, or fellow students. Bilirakis also recently joined several colleagues in cosponsoring H.R. 4007, the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act, which will help ensure that the First Amendment is protected on all university campuses.
Washington, DC: Congressman Gus Bilirakis and a group of his colleagues have sent a clear message to President Biden that the time to prioritize the real needs of Americans over his liberal spending spree is long overdue. The lawmakers expressed their collective frustration at the Presidents continued push for even more domestic spending while ignoring the supply chain crisis that is impacting all aspects of Americans' lives. Excerpts from the letter are provided below:
Washington, D.C.: This week, Representative Gus Bilirakis implored his colleagues and President Biden to take notice of the fact that the nation's economy is spiraling into a worsening crisis. Noting many signs of an economy headed in the wrong direction, Bilirakis referenced the impact on his constituents throughout Tampa Bay. "My constituents are paying more today than they were a year ago for basic goods, like milk, gas, and bread.
Today, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Darren Soto (FL-09), Charlie Crist (FL-13), and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) introduced legislation to enhance protections for the 1.3 million adults who are currently under the care of guardians. Most of these Americans are seniors and people with disabilities. The Guardianship Accountability Act provides additional measures to prevent fraud and abuse.
Washington, DC: Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who has a well-deserved reputation for outstanding constituent service, has repeatedly urged federal agencies to re-open their offices to better serve Americans throughout the nation. Most recently he and a large group of his colleagues have called upon the Social Security offices to immediately re-open.