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Washington, D.C. During today's House Health Subcommittee Legislative Hearing, Members examined the Speeding Therapy Access Today (STAT) Act of 2021 authored by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and G. K. Butterfield (D- NC). This bipartisan, bicameral legislation was developed with the input of the rare disease community, and is aimed at improving the development of and access to therapies for the rare disease community.

Washington, DC:The President recently signed two provisions into law that were authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). The first measure, the Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act, which Bilirakis co-authored with Representative Raul Ruiz (D-CA) is part of the lawmakers' continued joint efforts to protect our nation's men and women in uniform.

Washington, DC: All ten of the community project funding requests submitted this year by Congressman Gus Bilirakis were approved. These projects will bring a total $13.79 million in federal funding to the Tampa Bay area. When this year's application process opened, Congressman Bilirakis received dozens of high-quality proposals from local governments, municipalities, and non-profit organizations throughout the state of Florida.

Washington, D.C. Earlier today, President Biden signed the bipartisan Suicide and Threat Assessment Nationally Dedicated to Universal Prevention (STANDUP) Act authored by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) into law. This critical bill is the sixth Bilirakis-bill to become law this term. It encourages schools to implement evidence-based suicide prevention training for students in grades 6 through 12.

Washington, D.C.: Understanding thatinflation is essentially a tax that hurts all Americans, especially seniors and those living on a fixed income, Congressman Gus Bilirakis spoke on the House Floor today about inflation recently hitting 7.9% year-over-year growth in February. He also discussed the impact that inflationary pressure, which is at the highest level Americans have faced in more than 40 years, is having on his constituents.

New Port Richey, FL: Congressman Gus Bilirakis is excited to be participating in the U.S. House of Representatives Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program, and looks forward to hiring the newest member of his team. The successful candidate's primary responsibility will be working to identify and address unmet challenges within the Veteran community. To learn more about the job opportunity or to apply click here.