Press Releases
Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) appointed 21 House Republican lawmakers to serve on a bipartisan conference committee charged with producing final legislation to fight the nation's opioid epidemic. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has been appointed to represent the House on the conference committee on issues within the jurisdiction of the Veterans Affairs Committee.
This week, the United States House of Representatives passed several bills to address drug abuse and addiction in the U.S.
The House Veterans' Affairs Committee today held a hearing to address the issue of Veteran suicide. Members and witnesses from the Department of Veterans' Affairs reviewed current prevention efforts to evaluate effectiveness and determine steps to reform current programs and resources.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the federal court ruling in House v. Burwell:
Molly P. is 30 years old and the mother of a little girl who just celebrated her first birthday. A former gymnast, she had her first knee surgery at 15. Her first painkiller followed immediately afterward.
Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) met with Florida Governor Rick Scott, along with Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), to discuss the Zika virus.
NEW PORT RICHEY — More Americans die from substance abuse than car accidents each year, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis emphasized during the drug control panel discussion he convened last week.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today introduced legislation to promote transparency and accountability at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and help protect elderly consumers against fraud.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the Corporation for National and Community Service OIG report:
Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), today announced he will be partnering with CARES to hold a Senior Health Fair in Elfers. Through this event, seniors will have access to valuable local resources.