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"Our nation's servicemembers embody the American spirit that has forged a better future for our nation's children and grandchildren. We must never forget what they have given to preserve the freedom that we enjoy. Our veterans served our country honorably and nobly, and we must ensure they have access to resources to keep them healthy and provide them with training and services to pursue meaningful careers after their service."

The bipartisan bill was approved overwhelmingly with a 407-12 vote.

"When our National Guard and reservists are called to duty, it is our duty to ensure that they have the peace of mind of knowing that their jobs are secure when they return," said Bilirakis, who is Vice Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee. "This legislation is a necessary step in supporting those who sign on to protect our nation and ensure our freedoms."

"We all have a role to play in preparedness. Put together an emergency kit, develop a family plan, and encourage others to prepare. Taking those steps now can make a huge difference should disaster strike," Bilirakis said. "While NOAA predicts a 'near normal' hurricane season, there have already been two named storms before the season has even started."

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"This legislation will provide our nation's intelligence community with the resources and capabilities they need to keep our country safe. It enhances counter terrorism efforts by allocating resources to critical national security programs, including those that detect, prevent, and disrupt potential terrorist attacks against the American people, and increases oversight on the spending of domestic intelligence agencies."

"It is extremely shameful and troubling to grant a visa to an activist who represents the Communist Castro regime, and this raises concerns about the Obama administration's decision-making process when it comes to granting visas and its efforts to improve human rights. The Cuban people continue to suffer and this decision simply feeds into the hands of a corrupt and authoritarian regime."

As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Bilirakis has been instrumental in promoting democracy and the protection of human rights in Cuba and throughout the world.

"This is a historic moment and opportunity for the people of Egypt, and it is my hope that any future administration will value and protect basic human rights, especially the rights of religious minorities such as the Coptic Christians, who have suffered for so long under an oppressive Egypt."

Last year, Bilirakis successfully led a push to place conditions on the $1.3 billion in annual aid the United States provides Egypt. This money has been used by the Egyptian military to persecute and attack Coptic Christians and other religious minorities.