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On Friday, the Air Force Times posted an article about the introduction of the American Heroes' Homeownership Assistance Act.
From The Times...
Two Republican lawmakers are proposing a novel benefit for combat veterans that would provide a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying a home.
The fair will take place June 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the CARES Hudson-Bayonet Point Enrichment Center in Hudson, Fla.
One day after he brought together state legislators and local elderly and Alzheimer's advocates to discuss the urgent need for a Silver Alert system in Florida, Gus gained the support of every member of Florida's congressional delegation for his own Silver Alert bill (H.R. 5898).
The Silver Alert Grant Program Act, H.R. 5898, would provide U.S. states and territories with the means to implement an Amber Alert-like notification system to help families, friends and authorities locate missing older adults suffering from dementia-related illnesses. The bipartisan measure currently has 76 co-sponsors hailing from all ends of the political spectrum, including all of Florida's Congressional delegation.
The American Heroes' Homeownership Assistance Act would provide current and former service members who were deployed to a combat zone since 2001, including spouses of soldiers killed in action, with a one-time tax credit toward the purchase of a primary residence up to 10 percent of the purchase price, or $7,500.
Bilirakis and Putnam introduced the legislation in an effort to make homeownership more affordable for soldiers and their families who have suffered through the hardship of their combat service, regardless of income.
On Friday, the Chicago Tribune posted an article about the growing need for the implementation of a Silver Alert system. Gus's bill was highlighted as a possible solution.
From The Tribune...
Below is some of the media coverage from the event.
The press conference will be held on June 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Village located on 2655 Nebraska Avenue in Palm Harbor, Fla.
Although Florida has more people 65 and older than any other state, it has yet to implement a Silver Alert System. Florida State Representatives Tom Anderson (R-Dunedin) and Kurt Kelly (R-Ocala) will discuss planned efforts to introduce legislation for a Silver Alert system in Florida.
Tomorrow, Gus will present the Distinguished Flying Cross to former Safety Harbor City Commission member and WWII veteran airman George Costage.
From August 1944 to March 1945, Staff Sergeant George Costage fought gallantly during thirty-five combat missions as a gunner in a B-24 bomber over occupied Continental Europe. Congressman Bilirakis worked with Costage to have his service record corrected to reflect his achievements in aerial combat over occupied Continental Europe during World War II.