Press Releases

Bilirakis Announces Third Health Care Reform Listening Session in Wesley Chapel

February 20, 2017

U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced today he will be holding a third public listening session on health care reform in Wesley Chapel this week.

Bilirakis: “We will protect people with pre-existing conditions”

February 17, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, announced he has co-sponsored legislation to ensure people with pre-existing conditions have access to the health care of their choosing.

Bilirakis Statement on Humana’s Exit from Obamacare Markets in Florida

February 15, 2017

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U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement on Humana’s decision to exit the exchanges from the Affordable Care Act in 2018. The decision will leave Pasco County residents with only two choices for health insurance, and Pinellas and Hillsborough county residents with three.

Bilirakis Introduces Legislation to Allow Space Available Travel Benefit for Disabled Veterans

February 9, 2017

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U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Vice Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, recently introduced the Special Priority on Aircrafts and Coverage Equity Act (SPACE-A), H.R. 936, to allow Veterans who have a service connected disability to utilize a travel benefit currently extended to retired military members.

Bilirakis Introduces Legislation to Improve Flood Insurance Maps

February 6, 2017

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U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today introduced legislation to ensure accountability and transparency when it comes to calculating flood insurance rates.

Issues:Flood Insurance

House Passes Bilirakis’ Bill to Support First Responders & Public Safety

January 31, 2017

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Issues:Homeland Security

Bilirakis, Schrader Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Drug Costs

January 30, 2017

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Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-5) introduced a bipartisan bill to lower the cost of prescription drugs by increasing competition in the market.

Issues:Seniors

Bilirakis Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Immigration

January 29, 2017

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"As the grandson of immigrants, I believe America has held, and must continue to hold, the longstanding tradition of welcoming those who are willing to work hard and contribute to our nation. I also believe we should have increased vetting of those entering our borders based on national security concerns.

Bilirakis Writes Letter to President Trump on Ridge Road Extension

January 26, 2017

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U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging the President to prioritize the completion of the Ridge Road extension project.

Bilirakis Announces Health Care Reform Listening Sessions in Pasco, Pinellas Counties

January 25, 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced he will be holding a series of public listening sessions on health care reform. During the meetings, Bilirakis will be seeking feedback and ideas from constituents on the direction of our nation’s health care system, including the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act.