Press Releases

"The President repeatedly promised the American people that if they liked their health care plans, they would be able to keep them under Obamacare," said Bilirakis. "As millions of hardworking Americans receive notices that their health care plans have been cancelled due to the new health care law, this legislation will give them the peace of mind they deserve."

In Florida alone, 300,000 individuals have received notices that their health plans have been cancelled due to Obamacare.

"While the President repeatedly promised the American people they would be able to keep their current health care plans under Obamacare, millions of people across the country are unfortunately realizing this is not the case," said Bilirakis. "Now, my constituents are paying the price for the Administration's inability to uphold its promises. The Keep Your Health Plan Act will provide the peace of mind they deserve by providing these hardworking Americans the option to keep their current coverage if they so choose."

"Experts have repeatedly noted that the threat of a WMD attack is real," said Bilirakis. "We must take steps now to ensure the necessary plans, medication and equipment are available to protect the public, especially emergency response providers, in the event of an attack. The legislation passed by the Committee today recognizes the continued importance of ensuring medical preparedness activities remain allowable grant uses. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House to get this bill signed into law."

"Tonight, Florida and the Tampa Bay area lost a great leader and an even better friend," said Bilirakis. "Chairman Young, who I always referred to as ‘Chairman' because of the respect he commanded, was a mentor and someone I admired greatly for his wisdom and humility. I am extremely thankful that I was able to express my gratitude and admiration to him two nights ago when I visited with him at his bedside. I know he will be remembered for his pure and honest leadership on behalf of all Tampa Bay residents, especially its veterans and members of the armed services.

"Tonight, Florida and the Tampa Bay area lost a great leader and an even better friend," said Bilirakis. "Chairman Young, who I always referred to as ‘Chairman' because of the respect he commanded, was a mentor and someone I admired greatly for his wisdom and humility. I am extremely thankful that I was able to express my gratitude and admiration to him two nights ago when I visited with him at his bedside. I know he will be remembered for his pure and honest leadership on behalf of all Tampa Bay residents, especially its veterans and members of the armed services.

"I have worked tirelessly with my House colleagues passing legislation to protect this country and put its people above partisan politics – legislation which the Senate has failed to act on," said Bilirakis. "Therefore, tonight, I voted to avoid a national default, end the government shutdown, and provide certainty to all hardworking Americans, especially our veterans, active military personnel and seniors.

Community organizations will also be onsite, providing information about the health and wellness services available in Florida's 12^th Congressional District. These include, but are not limited to nutritional guidance, preventative health care, home healthcare services, long-term care and safety tips.