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The House Veterans' Affairs Committee today held a hearing to address the issue of Veteran suicide. Members and witnesses from the Department of Veterans' Affairs reviewed current prevention efforts to evaluate effectiveness and determine steps to reform current programs and resources.
Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) met with Florida Governor Rick Scott, along with Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), to discuss the Zika virus.
NEW PORT RICHEY — More Americans die from substance abuse than car accidents each year, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis emphasized during the drug control panel discussion he convened last week.
"We have a broken system with too many individuals falling through the cracks, and not getting the help they need," Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, said. "This is true for our nation's heroes and for anyone suffering with substance abuse and mental illness."
Florida has some of the most dangerous roads in the country. Many lives have been lost due to car accidents, and we all have horror stories trying to navigate the hazards of a daily commute. But, did you know, there have been more deaths related to drug abuse than car accidents in the U.S.?
Our nation is battling an epidemic and our state is on the front lines. Some of us may not see opioid abuse as clearly as we see a car accident, but our communities feel the effects. We must do everything we can to address this epidemic.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today introduced legislation to promote transparency and accountability at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and help protect elderly consumers against fraud.
H.R. 5098, the FTC REPORTS Act would require the FTC to submit an annual plan to identify projected activities, including the following:
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the Corporation for National and Community Service OIG report:
Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), today announced he will be partnering with CARES to hold a Senior Health Fair in Elfers. Through this event, seniors will have access to valuable local resources.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) launched legislation to ensure that patients have access to the most cutting edge treatments on the market, and to protect medical research and development companies, small and large, from bureaucratic delays.
Last week, I held my 10th Annual Veterans' Fair to help support local Veterans and gather their ideas on issues important to them.
I am grateful to all of the participants – dozens of organizations, businesses, and individuals came out to share their products, services, and support for our heroes. The resource fair provided valuable information to help Veterans in their daily lives.
The Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health today advanced legislation to further address the opioid abuse epidemic and keep families and communities safe.
"There have been more deaths related to drug abuse than car accidents in our country," said Congressman Bilirakis. "These bills are critical to our work in addressing this epidemic. I am proud we advanced this legislation today. We must continue working with health care professionals, experts, and patients to build on this legislative package and prevent further suffering."