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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.
Two members of the Florida delegation--Republican U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Democrat U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch--were original co-sponsors of U.S. Rep. Chris Smith's, R-NJ, resolution. Smith and the two Florida representatives are co-chairs of the Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating Anti-Semitism.
Yesterday, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee held a follow up hearing to continue its examination of the inappropriate use of position and the misuse of the relocation program and incentives at the VA.
This hearing builds on the discussion during a hearing on October 21 in which Deputy Inspector General Linda Halladay provided disturbing testimony of malfeasance at the VA.
Today, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health continued work to improve Medicare and Medicaid.
Members discussed proposals to improve Medicare and Medicaid for the most vulnerable, and ensure government operates as effectively and efficiently as possible. The following bills were discussed:
Today, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade and Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a joint hearing to discuss the status of EU Safe Harbor negotiations and the impact of transatlantic data flows from the recent European Court of Justice decision.
Witnesses from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, The Brookings Institute, the Business Software Alliance, and the Electronic Privacy Information Center discussed the next steps for the Safe Harbor agreement which allows for the secure transfer of consumer data between the U.S. and the EU.
Bilirakis Applauds Passage of two House Resolutions regarding concern over anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incitement within the Palestinian Authority and the safety and security of Jewish communities throughout Europe
Last week, President Obama used his veto power for the fifth time since taking office to reject legislation that would help our military, their families and our country as a whole.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a crucial piece of legislation that will authorize necessary funds for the Department of Defense to provide our military with the tools they need to defend our country.
This bill represents a remarkable and, unfortunately, rare, display of bicameral bipartisanship.
This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held hearings to examine the initial economic impact of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Net Neutrality rules, and to review proposals to improve broadband deployment. Through these hearings, members worked to ensure our laws keep pace with advances in technology and changes in the market, and ensure that our regulations do not hinder economic development.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the House vote to advance H.R. 1314 and increase the debt limit:
Today, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Health held a roundtable to discuss ways to enhance the VA's use of emerging technologies to improve Veteran function, mobility, and care. Members and stakeholders discussed new technology designed to better support Veterans, how the VA and legislation impacts these innovative companies, and ways to remove any barriers in the process for developing new technologies.