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Bilirakis Statement on Selection of Dr. David Shulkin for VA Secretary

January 11, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement after the announcement from President-Elect Donald Trump selecting Dr. David Shulkin for Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bilirakis Named to Key House Health Care Panel

January 11, 2017

Press Release

U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) announced today that he has been appointed to serve on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, a key congressional panel with jurisdiction over the repeal and replacement of Obamacare, as well as medical research and public health issues.

Bilirakis: “Families in Florida are Feeling the Burden of Obamacare”

January 10, 2017

Press Release

U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) took to the House floor today to speak on the failures of Obamacare in Florida, where premiums have increased by double-digits and the number of insurers statewide has dwindled.

Bilirakis: “It’s time to rebuild our relationship with Israel”

January 5, 2017

Press Release

U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement today regarding the passage of bipartisan legislation condemning the recent anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Bilirakis Introduces Bill to Compensate Veterans Fairly

January 5, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced the Retired Pay Restoration Act (H.R. 303), legislation allowing Veterans to receive both military retired pay and VA disability compensation.

Bilirakis Outlines VA Priorities for 2017

January 5, 2017

Press Release

U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) gave his first speech of the 115th Congress today outlining his vision for reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and improving care for Veterans.

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January 3, 2017

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Getting Things Done for Florida and America

December 30, 2016

Bilirakis Blog

Looking back on 2016, a turbulent year for sure in politics, we often saw the biggest rivalries and the loudest pundits take center stage. All along, my main focus was always working hard on behalf of Florida's 12^th District. We accomplished some important legislative wins for our communities, with 16 initiatives I wrote being signed into law this year.

While there's still much work to be done, a unified Republican government come January will give us a strong foundation to solve the largest problems facing Florida and the entire country.

Issues:SeniorsForeign Affairs

Bilirakis Demands Answers from VA on Bay Pines Incident

December 14, 2016

Press Release

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) has written a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald demanding further details on the termination of Bay Pines VA staff members responsible for leaving the body of a Veteran in a shower room for over nine hours then attempting to cover it up.

Bilirakis: “21st Century Cures is about the patients”

December 13, 2016

Press Release

A major bipartisan medical research bill, the 21st Century Cures Act, has been signed into law today by the President. U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), a strong supporter of 21st Century Cures, worked with local patients, doctors, and advocates from Florida to ensure their input is reflected in the final version of the legislation.

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