Press Releases
The U.S. House of Representatives today advanced legislation to address the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and the issue of our national security.
The recent terrorist attacks in Paris are a tragic wake up call to the growing, nefarious spread of radical Islam. Congress has gotten the message loud and clear - even if the president hasn't. Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement:
Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced eight bills to help patients, families, consumers, and communities across our nation. The following bills were approved:
Today, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing to review the Choice program to help Veterans receive quality care in communities across the country.
The Choice program, which was enacted a year ago, was intended to ensure Veterans had better access to care through the use of community providers; however, its implementation has not fully met that intent.
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) today introduced H.R. 4063, the Promoting Responsible Opioid Management and Incorporating Scientific Expertise Act (PROMISE Act) to help Veterans by promoting safety, patient advocacy, and better access to quality care.
Today, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to review legislative proposals to help our nation's Veterans and their families.
"Our work to improve the lives of our Veterans continues," said Congressman Bilirakis. "These bills will help provide Veterans and their families with the quality care they deserve."
Today, President Obama officially rejected construction of the Keystone Pipeline. Over the course of seven years, Congress has voted several times to allow for construction of the pipeline. Congressman Gus Biliraks (R-FL) released the following statement:
Last night, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health advanced legislation to help patients, consumers, and families in communities across the country.
The subcommittee advanced several measures including H.R. 2017, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act and H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act.
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) today introduced legislation to reauthorize the Congenital Heart Futures Act. This bipartisan legislation raises awareness of the continuing impact congenital heart defects have throughout patients' lifespans, promotes more research at NIH, and encourages the development of lifelong, specialized care for patients with a congenital heart defect.
On Tuesday, the U.S. House passed without opposition a measure condemning the rising tide of anti-Semitism in Europe and urging the federal government to work with other countries and Jewish groups to fight against it.