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Bilirakis and Rubio Lead Efforts to Protect Florida Children’s Health Insurance Program

June 21, 2017

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Senator Marco Rubio (FL) announced today they are leading efforts to help ensure Florida's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) continues providing quality, affordable insurance to children across the state. Bilirakis and Rubio sent a letter to U.S. Health & Human Services Secretary Tom Price urging him to take action on much-needed regulatory changes to allow the program to better serve Florida children and their families.

Issues:Health Care

Bilirakis: “Turning the Page to a Fresh Start for the VA”

June 13, 2017

Press Release

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, applauded today’s passage of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act.

Issues:Veterans

Bilirakis Talks Hurricane Preparedness, SHELTER Act on U.S. House Floor

June 8, 2017

Press Release

With Hurricane Season in full swing, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) took to the House floor to highlight the importance of being prepared in case disaster strikes.

Committee Advances Bilirakis Health Priorities

June 7, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, applauded the committee's passage of legislation today to reform the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and promote important public health priorities. Among the bills advanced today are Bilirakis' Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1222) and the FDA Reauthorization Act (H.R.

Issues:Health Care

Bilirakis Applauds $70 Million in Grants to Address Opioid Crisis

May 31, 2017

Press Release

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) applauded today new efforts to combat the nation’s opioid crisis with over $70 million in grant funding to help communities and health care providers prevent overdose and treat addiction.

Issues:Health Care

Bilirakis Leads Letter Demanding Justice for Americans Attacked in U.S. by Turkish President Erdogan

May 25, 2017

Press Release

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), who serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus and the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance, released a letter to the Trump Administration today demanding justice for the Americans attacked by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Bilirakis Commends Passage of Veterans Compensation COLA Act

May 23, 2017

Press Release

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today commended the bipartisan House passage of the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living-Adjustment Act (H.R. 1329).

Issues:Veterans

Bilirakis Questions Officials on Zika Virus Response

May 23, 2017

Press Release

As the summer months heat up in Florida, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) renewed the call for an improved, coordinated approach to combating the Zika virus.

Issues:Health Care

Bilirakis Praises Bill to Hold Cop Killers Accountable

May 18, 2017

Press Release

In recognition of National Police Week, the U.S. House passed the Thin Blue Line Act (H.R. 115) to toughen penalties against individuals who murder state and local law enforcement officers. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) praised the legislation in a speech on the House floor, and commemorated a fallen officer from Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Bilirakis Applauds Progress on Drug Prices, Public Health Bills

May 18, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) applauded progress made on legislation he championed to lower the price of prescription medication, and reauthorize research programs for congenital heart disease and sickle cell disease.

Issues:Health Care

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