Press Releases

Bilirakis Statement on the Death of Fidel Castro

November 28, 2016

Congressman Gus Bilirakis released the following statement on the death of Fidel Castro.

Bilirakis Announces Congressional App Challenge Winner from Pasco County

November 23, 2016

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis announced today that Nikhil Dutt, a senior at Land O’Lakes High School, has won the Congressional App Challenge for Florida’s 12th District. Nikhil’s winning app, entitled “Student Toolbox,” is a software program that helps students organize their schoolwork and connect with teachers and peers.

Issues:Education

Bilirakis Supports Efforts to Extend Sanctions on Iran

November 15, 2016

Press Release

Today, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) supported legislation in the U.S. House to extend sanctions on Iran’s energy industry and illicit weapons programs. The Iran Sanctions Extension Act (H.R. 6297) passed the House by a vote of 419-1.

Issues:Homeland Security

Bilirakis Joins House Committee to Examine Self-Driving Cars

November 15, 2016

Press Release

Today, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, joined his colleagues on the committee to examine the potential impact of self-driving cars on the economy and our entire transportation system.

Congressman Gus Bilirakis Statement on Turkish Provocation in the Aegean

October 31, 2016

Press Release

As Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Affairs and the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the rising tensions in the Aegean over recent Turkish provocation.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Bilirakis Statement on Veteran Bonuses

October 25, 2016

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement on former and current service members being forced to repay bonuses offered for their service.

Bilirakis Statement on President's Health Care Speech

October 20, 2016

Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s remarks defending his health care law.

Bilirakis announces “Stars, Stripes, and Smiles” Event to Provide Free Dental Care for Veterans

October 11, 2016

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Bilirakis Honored by NAMI Pasco County for Work to Improve Access to Mental Health Care

October 6, 2016

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Bilirakis Statement on Phoenix VA Failing Veterans

October 5, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement on a recent Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General report detailing the continued problems plaguing the Phoenix VA Health Care System.