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Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced eight bills to help patients, families, consumers, and communities across our nation. The following bills were approved:
The recent terrorist attacks in Paris are a tragic wake up call to the growing, nefarious spread of radical Islam. Congress has gotten the message loud and clear - even if the president hasn't. Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement:
Today, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to review legislative proposals to help our nation's Veterans and their families.
"Our work to improve the lives of our Veterans continues," said Congressman Bilirakis. "These bills will help provide Veterans and their families with the quality care they deserve."
Today, President Obama officially rejected construction of the Keystone Pipeline. Over the course of seven years, Congress has voted several times to allow for construction of the pipeline. Congressman Gus Biliraks (R-FL) released the following statement:
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) today introduced legislation to reauthorize the Congenital Heart Futures Act. This bipartisan legislation raises awareness of the continuing impact congenital heart defects have throughout patients' lifespans, promotes more research at NIH, and encourages the development of lifelong, specialized care for patients with a congenital heart defect.
Last night, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health advanced legislation to help patients, consumers, and families in communities across the country.
The subcommittee advanced several measures including H.R. 2017, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act and H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act.
While our Veterans deserve honor, support, and thanks each and every day, next Wednesday, we have the opportunity to pause and recognize our nation's heroes in a variety of meaningful ways
Each and every Veteran and their family have sacrificed so much for our great nation. I am forever grateful for their service and I am dedicated to helping our Veterans get the services and care they have earned. As we celebrate Veterans Day, here's a look back at some of my favorite moments with our nation's heroes:
On Tuesday, the U.S. House passed without opposition a measure condemning the rising tide of anti-Semitism in Europe and urging the federal government to work with other countries and Jewish groups to fight against it.
Two members of the Florida delegation--Republican U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Democrat U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch--were original co-sponsors of U.S. Rep. Chris Smith's, R-NJ, resolution. Smith and the two Florida representatives are co-chairs of the Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating Anti-Semitism.
Yesterday, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee held a follow up hearing to continue its examination of the inappropriate use of position and the misuse of the relocation program and incentives at the VA.
This hearing builds on the discussion during a hearing on October 21 in which Deputy Inspector General Linda Halladay provided disturbing testimony of malfeasance at the VA.
Today, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health continued work to improve Medicare and Medicaid.
Members discussed proposals to improve Medicare and Medicaid for the most vulnerable, and ensure government operates as effectively and efficiently as possible. The following bills were discussed: