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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.
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.
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). The PATIENT Act would incentivize drug manufacturers by allowing for an additional 24 months of market exclusivity for a medication, if they are able to improve a medication to create FDA-approved new therapeutic entities.
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:
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:
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.
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.