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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.

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding the execution of 21 Coptic Christians in Libya:

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis, member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today introduced H.R. 971, the Orphan Product Extensions Now Accelerating Cures & Treatments Act (OPEN ACT). The OPEN ACT will incentivize drug makers and innovators to "repurpose" major market drugs for life-threatening rare diseases and pediatric cancers, which opens the door to the development of hundreds of safe, effective, and affordable treatments for rare disease patients.

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, today voted in favor of H.R. 471, the Ensuring Patient Access to Effective Drug Enforcement Act. This legislation will require the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to issue timely guidance to prescription drug wholesalers. H.R. 471 passed by an overwhelming bipartisan vote.

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice-Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, today questioned Secretary McDonald about the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) budget priorities and requests.

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, today released the following statement on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Wheeler's proposal regarding the classification of broadband services:

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) today released the following statement upon passage of his bill, H.R. 361, the Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act. H.R. 361 allows existing grant funds - without authorizing new funding - to be used to enhance medical preparedness and purchase medical countermeasures.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice-Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, today introduced H.R. 643, the Veterans Education Survey Act. Representative Bilirakis' legislation would study the effectiveness of educational assistance programs for Veterans administered by the Veterans Affairs Department. This study, conducted by a third party, will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Veterans' GI benefits.