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New Port Richey, Florida: Congressman Gus Bilirakis recently met with Ms. Georgie Alfano, founder of Female Veterans Unite, a local organization dedicated to meeting the needs of female Veterans throughout the Tampa Bay area. Topics of the discussion included: Veteran Suicide rates among women, gaps in services for female Veterans, and the steps that can be taken to make women Veterans feel more comfortable obtaining care through the VA.
Land O' Lakes, FL: Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis met with Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco and his senior leadership team to discuss the challenges local law enforcement faces when working to investigate cybercrimes, especially those involving children. After months of participating in Congressional hearings with executives from the Big Tech industry, it is clear that social media companies have failed to meet their obligation to protect youngest users.
Land O' Lakes, FL: Earlier today, U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis participated in a Ride Along with a Pasco County Sheriff's Office Captain. During the visit, the lawmaker got a first-hand view of the unique challenges law enforcement officers face as they work to ensure public safety. One of the main topics of discussion was the rise in overdose deaths happening throughout the state of Florida and within Pasco County. Since 2019, Pasco County has seen a 71% increase in the number of confirmed overdose deaths.
New Port Richey, FL: After meeting with a constituent from Zephyrhills this week whose son is facing imminent discharge from the United States Coast Guard due solely to his non-compliance with the Biden Administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Congressman Gus Bilirakis is renewing his objection to this example of unconstitutional government overreach which could jeopardize the nation's military readiness. Bilirakis is also once again asking Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Lloyd J.
Springhill, FL: Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis met with small business owners from throughout the Tampa Bay area whose businesses are linked to the travel and tourism industry. The Congressman specifically wanted to continue to follow the experiences our local small businesses in this sector have endured in their most trying times.
New Port Richey, Florida: Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis met local constituents who suffer with Parkinson's Disease. The patients explained the serious hardships patients and caregivers face when trying to receive an accurate diagnosis, find treatment options, and seek long-term support as they grapple with this debilitating disease. Unfortunately, as the 2nd most common and fastest-growing neurological disease globally, at least 60,000 new cases of Parkinson's are diagnosed every year.
New Port Richey, FL: Earlier today, U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis, a long-time advocate for strengthening public education, joined Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Pasco County Superintendent of Schools Kurt Browning, Senate President Wilton Simpson and other state and local leaders to highlight the urgent need to attract high quality teachers throughout the state of Florida.
Washington, DC: – Earlier today Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) secured over 290 co-sponsors of the Major Richard Star Act, enabling the bill to be added to the Consensus Calendar. According to clause 7 of House Rule XIII, the Consensus Calendar provides an alternative route to the floor for certain unreported House bills and resolutions that enjoy broad bipartisan support.
Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act. This critical legislation will, for the first time, unite the federal government in a mission to cure and prevent Parkinson's, alleviate financial and health burdens on American families, and reduce government spending over time. Unfortunately, as the 2nd most common and fastest-growing neurological disease globally, at least 60,000 new cases of Parkinson's are diagnosed every year.
Lutz, Florida: This week, Congressman Gus Bilirakis met with local medical professionals who work with Alzheimer's patients throughout Tampa Bay and other senior advocates. They explained the serious hardships patients and caregivers face when trying to receive an accurate diagnosis, find treatment options, and seek long-term support as they grapple with this debilitating disease. In 2020, there were 580,000 Floridians aged 65 and older who had an Alzheimer's diagnosis. That figure is expected to grow by 24.1% before 2025.