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October was filled with many exciting events, hearings, markups, votes, and visits with so many constituents, families, and advocates. Great things are happening in Florida's 12th district and I look forward to continuing my efforts to help our families, Veterans, and communities. Here are some highlights from October:
This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held hearings to examine the initial economic impact of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Net Neutrality rules, and to review proposals to improve broadband deployment. Through these hearings, members worked to ensure our laws keep pace with advances in technology and changes in the market, and ensure that our regulations do not hinder economic development.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the House vote to advance H.R. 1314 and increase the debt limit:
Today, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Health held a roundtable to discuss ways to enhance the VA's use of emerging technologies to improve Veteran function, mobility, and care. Members and stakeholders discussed new technology designed to better support Veterans, how the VA and legislation impacts these innovative companies, and ways to remove any barriers in the process for developing new technologies.
On Friday, at a U.S. House Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., highlighted fraud targeting seniors.
Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing to examine ways to better protect seniors from harmful hackers, scams, and fraudulent activity.
With the growing amount of online activity, cyber security has become paramount. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to identity theft and financial scams. Members and witnesses discussed steps to ensure data is safe from bad actors.
Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to review recent reports regarding issues in the Medicaid program and exchange eligibility for the president's health care law.
Recent reports unveiled significant shortcomings in the implementation of the law. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is not adequately detecting errors in the system leading to duplicate coverage and payments and high potential for fraud.
Time and time again we hear the complaints regarding politics in Washington. The President himself has expressed frustrations with the partisan atmosphere in our nation's capital and has asked that Congress work together on issues important to our country.
The President asked and we answered.
Last week, we sent the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the President's desk for signature. This crucial legislation will authorize necessary funds for the Department of Defense to provide our military with the tools they need to defend our country.
Yesterday, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to review opportunities to improve Medicare for our nation's seniors.
Yesterday, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing to examine proposals to keep families safe on the road. Members reviewed legislation to improve recall awareness, increase privacy and security protections for motorists, modernize the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and incentivize vehicle technologies that can improve roadway safety and fuel efficiency.