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February 28, 2017
In honor of Rare Disease Day today, U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced the Orphan Product Extensions Now Accelerating Cures and Treatments Act, or the OPEN Act (H.R. 1223), to help open the door to potentially hundreds of new treatments for rare diseases.
February 27, 2017
U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) joined over 150 bipartisan colleagues in a letter urging the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to take swift action to address the over 60 anti-Semitic threats made against Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) nationwide.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
February 22, 2017
U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement after his health care reform listening session in Wesley Chapel, Florida, the third public meeting he has held this month. Tonight's event ran for over two and a half hours as Bilirakis fielded questions and listened to constituents.
February 21, 2017
U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced he will be hosting his 9th annual career expo and employment fair tomorrow in Tarpon Springs.
February 20, 2017
U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced today he will be holding a third public listening session on health care reform in Wesley Chapel this week.
February 17, 2017
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, announced he has co-sponsored legislation to ensure people with pre-existing conditions have access to the health care of their choosing.
February 15, 2017
U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement on Humana’s decision to exit the exchanges from the Affordable Care Act in 2018. The decision will leave Pasco County residents with only two choices for health insurance, and Pinellas and Hillsborough county residents with three.
February 9, 2017
U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Vice Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, recently introduced the Special Priority on Aircrafts and Coverage Equity Act (SPACE-A), H.R. 936, to allow Veterans who have a service connected disability to utilize a travel benefit currently extended to retired military members.
February 6, 2017
U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today introduced legislation to ensure accountability and transparency when it comes to calculating flood insurance rates.
Issues:Flood Insurance
January 31, 2017
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today unanimously passed the Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act (H.R. 437) authored by Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) to support first responders and public safety. The legislation secures reliable grant funding for the stockpiling of medical kits and equipment for first responders across the country, ensuring our communities are prepared for any type of emergency.
Issues:Homeland Security