Press Releases
Last year, it was reported that Medicaid programs in four states, including Florida, were paying nearly $10 million for 200 deceased individuals.
The Veterans' Affairs Committee today reviewed the Department of Veterans' Affairs Budget request for Fiscal Year 2017. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice Chair of the Committee, questioned Secretary McDonald on the budget priorities and requests.
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement following President Obama's budget proposal for FY 2017:
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General report on patient scheduling issues at VA Medical Center in Tampa:
The Veterans' Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Health yesterday held an important hearing to improve the Choice program for Veterans.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the recent passing of U.S. Veteran Barry Coates:
The Supreme Court of the United States recently announced it will take up a case challenging President Obama's executive actions on immigration. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement:
The House Veterans' Affairs Committee today continued efforts to address issues at the VA. The committee held a hearing entitled "1988 to 2016: VETSNET to VBMS; Billions Spent, Backlog Grinds On" to further address the significant backlog issues our nation's Veterans are facing at the VA.
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement following the President's State of the Union Address:
"The President, once again, delivered his laundry list of empty goals and failed policies during his final address to the American people tonight.
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement following the President's veto of the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act: