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April 4, 2017
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During a key hearing today, House Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee Vice Chairman Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) questioned VA officials about ongoing concerns at the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), the suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline for Veterans and their loved ones.
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April 4, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) took to the House floor today in support of legislation he recently introduced, the VA GORDIAN KNOT Act (H.R. 1771).
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March 30, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced today that he is accepting entries for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition, an annual event for artistically-gifted local high school students to showcase their art on a national stage.
March 29, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), a member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today released the following statement after President Trump took executive action to convene a commission that will review ways to combat the nation’s opioid crisis and better assist those affected.
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March 29, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, a member of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, joined a hearing today to examine the nation’s transition to “Next Generation” 911 services.
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March 29, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today introduced the VA Guidance for Organizational Reform and Data Integrity for Accountability Needs Key for Necessary and Optimal Transformation (GORDIAN KNOT) Act to solve the puzzle of reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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March 28, 2017
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Today, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced the Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations (VET CARE) Act, to require the Veterans Administration (VA) to put in place a four-year pilot program providing dental care for Veterans.
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March 28, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing this morning on preparing the innovative technology of self-driving cars for commercial deployment. Specifically, Bilirakis examined how this technology could help elderly and disabled individuals in the Tampa Bay area.
March 24, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis released the following statement after the American Health Care Act was pulled from consideration.
March 23, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis applauded progress on the Ridge Road extension project today after Governor Rick Scott joined in sending a letter to the Trump Administration.