Press Releases
Washington, DC: Congressman Bilirakis is leading the charge to advance his priority Veteran legislation before the end of this term. The Major Richard Star Act, which is jointly authored by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA), has garnered widespread bipartisan support, as evidenced by its 326 cosponsors in the House and 73 in the Senate. This critical legislation would rectify the issue of concurrent receipt for over 50,000 medically retired combat Veterans. The letter to House leadershi
Washington, DC – The Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 authored by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Buddy Carter (R-GA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) in the House, along with Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Todd Young (R-IN) in the Senate, has been signed into law.
Washington, DC: Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Laurel Lee (FL-15) are urging federal officials from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to grant additional flexibility that would allow local small business owners more time to file for federal aid. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the residents and businesses of Florida’s west coast have been working diligently to rebuild their lives and livelihoods as quickly as possible. However, the SBA requires physical damage reporting by local governments in order for the impacted
Washington, DC: U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis issued the following statement in support of President-Elect Trump’s announcement appointing Members of the Florida Delegation to key Administration positions.
Washington, DC: U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis released the following statement after President-Elect Donald J. Trump announced that Florida’s U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will serve as Secretary of State.
Washington, DC: U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis released the following statement after President-Elect Donald J. Trump announced that Florida’s U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will serve as Secretary of State.
Washington, DC: Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Doris Matsui (D-CA) have filed the Scientific External Process for Educated Review of Therapeutics (EXPERT) Act. This bill requires the FDA to establish externally-led science-focused drug development meetings targeting rare diseases. Over 90% of rare diseases have no FDA-approved treatment.
Washinton, DC: Earlier this month, U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis spearheaded a letter to President Biden asking FEMA to provide as much flexibility as possible to hardest hit communities in Florida that would enable expedited debris removal by local governments.
New Port Richey, FL: In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, several local governments in Florida have experienced significant hardship as they seek to respond to the diverse needs of constituents who are struggling. Given the unique nature of the back-to-back emergencies and the sheer volume of damage, it is more important than ever for federal agencies to coordinate their response and provide as much flexibility as possible to enable an expedited full recovery process.