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As your elected official, my job is to help YOU. This year, my staff and I worked diligently to assist the residents of Florida's 12th district in a variety of ways.
As the year comes to a close, we are taking a look back at our collective work to see how we've done. I am proud of my staff and their efforts to help my constituents. We were able to address constituent concerns, successfully complete casework, and enhance constituent visits to our nation's capital.
Check out our 2015 record:
On Thursday, the House advanced H.R. 2029, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act. This legislation makes permanent over 20 tax relief provisions and extends a number of other tax relief provisions that expired in 2014.
"This legislation delivers certainty to taxpayers in my district and across the country," said Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). "This bill prevents tax increases which would have been harmful to our economy and will help strengthen the integrity of tax credit programs to prevent fraud and abuse. This bill is a win for taxpayers."
Helping people is why I came to Congress. It is the motivation behind everything I do. This year, I am honored to have been a part of many legislative initiatives that will truly help my constituents and families across the nation.
Yesterday, I had the honor of meeting with Connie Pilallis, the Grand President, and Elena Saviolakis, the Executive Director of the Daughters of Penelope in my Washington, DC office.
This week, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee continued work to help our nation's Veterans and hold the VA accountable.
On Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to review legislation to improve the Veterans' Benefits Programs, increase transparency at the VA, and support Veterans and their families.
"These important bills will help us to address the shortcomings in the VA and hold this agency accountable," said Vice Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). "It is our duty to ensure our Veterans receive the care and support they deserve."
This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health continued efforts to improve health care and treatment. Members discussed bipartisan legislation to address shortcomings in the current health care system to better serve our patients, athletes, families, and communities.
"These bills will bring about necessary reforms to our health care system," said Congressman Gus Biliriaks (R-FL). "Thanks to the input of experts, stakeholders, and patients, we have created bipartisan legislation to truly help people across the country."
As Secretary of State John Kerry prepares for his trip to Cyprus and Greece this week, Hellenic Caucus Co-Chairs Carolyn Maloney and Gus M. Bilirakis sent a letter highlighting pertinent policy priorities for the visit:
The United States House of Representatives today advanced legislation to improve our nation's energy policies, maximize our energy potential, and protect consumers and families across the nation. The House passed H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and resolutions to counteract EPA overreach.
This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology continued efforts to bring our laws up to speed with advances in technology and the evolving market.
On Tuesday, the Subcommittee advanced H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Act and a legislative package to improve broadband infrastructure. These bipartisan bills will help boost broadband deployment and increase spectrum availability for communities across the nation.
November was a wonderful month, reminding us to be grateful for the many privileges we have. It is truly an honor to serve Florida's twelfth district. My many meetings with constituents, local businesses, Veterans, advocates, and families served as a reminder of how lucky I am. Here are some highlights from November: