Press Releases

Yesterday, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing to examine proposals to keep families safe on the road.

Yesterday, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to review opportunities to improve Medicare for our nation's seniors.

Time and time again we hear the complaints regarding politics in Washington. The President himself has expressed frustrations with the partisan atmosphere in our nation's capital and has asked that Congress work together on issues important to our country.

The President asked and we answered.

Some 75 veterans had plenty to smile about after the inaugural Stars, Stripes and Smiles event.

The office of U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis and the West Pasco Dental Association set up the free dental care for soldiers at Pasco-Hernando State College West Campus. PHSC dental students gave their help as well.

Today, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the VA Office of Inspector General's report on the inappropriate use of position and the misuse of the relocation program and incentives. Of the six witnesses expected to testify, Linda Halliday, Deputy Inspector General from the Office of Inspector General, was the only witness in attendance.

Today, Speaker Boehner signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation, which will authorize necessary funds for the Department of Defense to provide our military with the tools they need to defend our country, now heads to the President's desk.

Congressman Gus Bilirakis today released the following statement in response to the recent spike in violence across Israel and the Palestinian territories:

This past Friday, the office of Congressman Gus Bilirakis in collaboration with the West Pasco Dental Association held the first ever Stars, Stripes, and Smiles event, which took place at Pasco-Hernando State College.