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April 7, 2015
Bilirakis Blog

Why should people care about the repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula?

Seniors will have more access to their physicians

March 27, 2015

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., was honored by the U.S. Travel Association on Wednesday with its "Distinguished Travel Champion Award." Bilirakis was joined by U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Prtitzker; U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.; U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill.

March 26, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, today vote in favor of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), to repeal and replace the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. The bill was passed by a vote of 392 to 37.

March 19, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, today questioned FCC Commissioners regarding the impending closing of the FCC's Tampa Bay Field Office.

March 18, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) joined Rare Disease Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Lance (R-NJ) and Congressman Garamendi (D-CA) at a bipartisan press conference with Noah Coughlan of Vacaville, California. Mr. Coughlan is currently running across America to raise awareness about rare diseases. Congressman Bilirakis and Mr.

March 18, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), today introduced H.R. 1353, the Promoting Access for Treatments Ideal in Enhancing New Therapies (PATIENT) Act, with his colleagues Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and Representative Steven Israel (D-NY).

March 3, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), released the following statement on funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the President's Executive Action on immigration:

Issues:Immigration
February 27, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), released the following statement on funding the Department of Homeland Security and the President's Executive Action on immigration:

Issues:Immigration
February 26, 2015

Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, March 14, from 11 am – 2 pm, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) will be hosting his Annual Veterans Resource Fair, which will provide important information and services for Veterans and their families in the 12th Congressional District.

February 26, 2015

The Internet is and will continue to be an indispensable part of the lives of Floridians and all Americans. As we grow more dependent on it for everyday tasks, ensuring fair and open Internet access will continue to be a priority.