Press Releases
April 11, 2017
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced today he has opened a new district office in Wesley Chapel, Florida to serve as a resource for constituents seeking assistance with a federal agency, those who have questions about legislation, or people who would like a meeting with the Congressman and his staff. The office is located at 6013 Wesley Grove Boulevard inside the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce building.
April 7, 2017
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced today his office is accepting nominations for his annual Teacher of the Year awards to honor the outstanding educators of Florida’s 12th District.
April 5, 2017
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today applauded the passage of bipartisan legislation to continue the Veterans Choice Program beyond its previously set expiration date.
Issues:Veterans
April 5, 2017
Today, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), a member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, touted the innovative Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) system during a hearing on spectrum and wireless technology.
Issues:Seniors
April 4, 2017
During a key hearing today, House Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee Vice Chairman Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) questioned VA officials about ongoing concerns at the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), the suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline for Veterans and their loved ones.
Issues:Veterans
April 4, 2017
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) took to the House floor today in support of legislation he recently introduced, the VA GORDIAN KNOT Act (H.R. 1771).
Issues:Veterans
March 30, 2017
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced today that he is accepting entries for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition, an annual event for artistically-gifted local high school students to showcase their art on a national stage.
March 29, 2017
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), a member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today released the following statement after President Trump took executive action to convene a commission that will review ways to combat the nation’s opioid crisis and better assist those affected.
Issues:Health Care
March 29, 2017
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, a member of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, joined a hearing today to examine the nation’s transition to “Next Generation” 911 services.
Issues:Seniors
March 29, 2017
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today introduced the VA Guidance for Organizational Reform and Data Integrity for Accountability Needs Key for Necessary and Optimal Transformation (GORDIAN KNOT) Act to solve the puzzle of reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Issues:Veterans