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The Energy and Commerce Committee today advanced legislation to address mental health issues and help individuals and families across the nation.

The Committee approved H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act to achieve meaningful, long-pursued reforms to the nation's failing mental health care system.

The Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology today reviewed the FCC's proposed privacy rules for broadband Internet service providers (ISPs).

Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice-Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, today announced an upcoming ceremony to recognize and remember those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War.

Congressman Gus Bilirakis released the following statement regarding the Orlando tragedy:

The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, today advanced a series of bills that seek to modernize the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the 21st century.

The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today advanced legislation to strengthen public health and improve insurance coverage for medical professionals traveling with athletic teams.

The Subcommittee voted to advance the following bills, co-sponsored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis:

Summer is here.

This means warmer, muggier months, especially in the Sunshine State. It means fun at the beach, swimming, grilling, and enjoying the outdoors. But it also means dealing with pesky mosquitos.

This year in particular, these annoying bugs are a major concern. This year, we are faced with the Zika virus.

Zika, in part, is still a mystery we're gradually learning about. We're gathering details about where this comes from, how it's dangerous, and what we can do to prevent an outbreak.

Last weekend, I had the honor of delivering the House Republican Weekly Address. The message was simple: Our Veterans deserve better, and the House is working to help them.

As Vice Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, I have seen the devastating shortfalls within the VA firsthand. We're working on real, meaningful reforms to fix the VA and help our nation's heroes.

Watch the address here, and check out the news coverage from across the nation: