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Wesley Chapel, FL: In 2021, more than 30 Tampa Bay residents died from an opioid overdose. That is double the number who died in the same region in 2019. "Addiction has ravaged our community for many years. This epidemic and its consequences have touched every community, every demographic, and every single one of us in some way," said U.S.
New Port Richey, FL: Earlier today Congressman Bilirakis had the pleasure of hosting the Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee, Mr. Rodney Davis, to discuss the paramount issue of election integrity and the work Republicans on the Committee are doing to strengthen confidence in the sanctity of elections throughout the country as part of the Faith in Elections Project and with filing of the American Confidence in Elections (ACE Act).
Tarpon Springs: Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who serves as a Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Communications & Technology Subcommittee, visited an Emergency Services' Communications Tower in Pinellas County. During the site visit, Congressman Bilirakis learned more about the daily work being done to develop, maintain and deploy wireless/broadband infrastructure to support emergency communications for first responders, law enforcement and fire department personnel. Also, Mr.
New Port Richey: Last night, Congressman Gus Bilirakis met with a group of small business owners and business leaders in Pasco County. He provided the group with a brief legislative update on the work he is doing to help Veterans, seniors and rare disease patients while fixing our nation's broken mental health system. He also shared his support of concrete legislative solutions to address the record high inflation, surge in gas prices, and supply chain issues that have been plaguing Americans.
New Port Richey, FL: Earlier today Congressman Gus Bilirakis joined Gail Ryder, Vice President of BayCare Behavioral Health, to learn more about two critical youth mental health programs in Pasco County. The Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program, which Congressman Bilirakis visited today, serves children from ages 11- 18 who need an intensive setting for mental health treatment.
Washington, DC: Last night,the Senate passed long-overdue legislation to expand Veterans' benefits to those who have been exposed to toxins during their service to our nation. The PACT Act, which has already passed the House and is now headed to President Biden's desk to become law, includes several key provisions originally authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis and inspired by local heroes who have lost their lives as a result of toxic exposure.
Washington, DC: Earlier today, the House passed the "Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web Attacks and Ransomware from Enemies Act" or the "RANSOMWARE Act" authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis. This critical bill willstrengthen the federal government's efforts to respond to recent ransomware and other cyber-attacks from foreign adversaries, such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, which is coauthored by Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Jennifer Wexton, Peter Welch and Tom Cole passed the U.S. House of Representatives last night. This vital legislation will reauthorize the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (Kids First) and Data Resource Center for the next five years.
Washington, DC: Earlier today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed two important bills led by Congressman Gus Bilirakis. H.R. 4551, the "Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web Attacks and Ransomware from Enemies Act" or the "RANSOMWARE Act" willstrengthen the federal government's efforts to respond to recent ransomware and other cyber-attacks from foreign adversaries, such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.