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On Wednesday afternoon, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) led bipartisan committee members in a conference call with top government health officials to discuss the ongoing Zika threat. The officials provided an update regarding efforts currently being taken and the members had an opportunity to have pressing questions answered regarding the federal response to the virus.
Participants on the call included:
America is the land of opportunity. Yet after decades of programs in which trillions of dollars have been spent, some people are still stuck in the cycle of poverty. In order to fix the problem, we need to think differently. I am working to help Americans pursue the careers they want and contribute to our thriving nation. I am working to help people get back on their feet.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) this week held two town hall meetings in Florida's twelfth congressional district to discuss legislative issues with constituents. The Congressman provided the local community with an update on the work he has been doing in Congress.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), along with Congressmen Dennis Ross (FL-15) and David Jolly (FL-13), recently sent a letter to bipartisan leaders of Congress requesting additional funding and resources to address the Zika virus.
Last week, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) visited with patients, families, and staff of St. Joseph's Children's Hospital to discuss the bipartisan ACE Kids Act. As the Tampa Dispatch writes, "By coordinating and improving access to care, the ACE Kids Act would help streamline services and reduce the hardships our nation's sickest children and their families must go through."
It's no wonder Americans pay tens of millions of dollars a year for tax preparers to wade through 70,000 pages worth of tax law. The tax code is confusing, and sends too much money to Washington and too many jobs overseas. I am working towards a simpler, fairer, and flatter tax code, so that it will be easier for small business owners, families, and individuals to do taxes and have peace of mind. Simplifying our tax code will lead to more jobs, better wages, and more opportunities for all Americans.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) along with fellow Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), recently sent a letter to NBC Universal CEO Stephen B. Burke regarding inaccurate reporting on Macedonian history during NBC’s coverage of the Opening Ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olymics.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) today visited with patients and families of St. Joseph’s Children’s Chronic-Complex to update the progress of the ACE Kids Act in Congress and build momentum on getting it passed this year.
The ACE Kids Act is modeled after the “medical home” concept that originated with St. Joseph’s Children’s Chronic-Complex Clinic.
The President recently signed into law Congressman Bilirakis’s legislation to designate the Elfer’s post office as the “Private First Class Felton Roger Fussell Memorial Post Office.” Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement:
“I am proud to help honor this Marine, and his family, with this legislation. Private Fussell served our great nation with honor. It is clearly fitting to designate his hometown post office in Elfers, Florida in his honor.”
Many of my constituents, local businesses, and organizations are struggling in today's economy. Although our state brings in many tourists and our local businesses continue working hard to help our communities thrive, our government is not encouraging and embracing growth as best it could. We need to cut red tape to allow more growth, our laws need to be updated, and we need to reform the economic system to get our nation back on top.