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Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) recently joined Bay News 9 to discuss a big bipartisan legislative victory to address opioid addiction and abuse. Last month, the President signed into law the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act to bring about meaningful reforms in the mental health care system and address the nation's opioid epidemic.
Many local patients and families have discussed their health care struggles with me. Too many individuals, families, and businesses in our state are facing high premiums and deductible costs under the administration’s health care law. (Just this week we’ve learned Aetna will no longer be insuring Floridians further confounding folks who need health coverage). That is why I am working to give control back to patients.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced more than $16 million in new Zika funding for 40 states and territories. Florida will receive $720,000 to address the virus statewide. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) released the following statement:
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) recently issued a document for investors clearly stating that the group is open to reviewing proposals for projects in Greece. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), joined by his co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), released a letter last year encouraging OPIC to make such changes.
Now more than ever before, we need to work together to ensure the safety, security and long term success of our nation. I am proud to join my colleagues in the House in an effort to prioritize the things that truly matter. We are tackling the issues together to keep us safe, boost our economy, reform our health care, improve our tax code, fight poverty, and get back to our founding fathers' vision.
This month, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and the entire Greater Tampa Congressional Delegation wrote a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers supporting funding for the Anclote River dredging project.
Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), recently announced two upcoming town hall meetings.
“I always enjoy meeting with my constituents and discussing the issues important to them. Many of my legislative initiatives come directly from their ideas and input, and I am so grateful to each and every one of them for sharing with me. I look forward to these events and the meaningful discussions to follow.”
Last week, the President signed into law the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act to bring about meaningful reforms in the mental health care system. This legislation is the product of a bipartisan House and Senate conference committee, of which Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) was a member, and passed the House with a vote of 407-5 and the Senate 92-2.
Congressman Bilirakis released the following statement:
Last week, we held an important event to honor our nation's brave military dogs. As co-chair of the Congressional Humane Bond Caucus, and Vice Chair of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, I understand the important bond between our military dogs and our Veterans.
The Energy and Commerce Committee today advanced legislation to help encourage innovation and modernize our health care system, communications world, and the Federal Trade Commission for the 21st Century.
The Committee approved eight bipartisan solutions, including legislation Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) worked on: