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August 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis applauds Governor Rick Scott’s announcement that he has requested that the President issue a federal disaster declaration for multiple counties in Florida, including Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough.
August 20, 2015

Washington, D.C. – There are many issues facing our families, communities and country. Please join Congressman Bilirakis, State Senator Wilton Simpson and State Representative Danny Burgess to share with us the issues that are most important to you and your family.

August 7, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, Congressman Bilirakis issued the following update to constituents in Congressional District 12 regarding the availability of flooding relief:

July 30, 2015

The U.S. House voted 256 – 170 on Wednesday in a favor of a bill giving the VA secretary more room to fire underperforming employees. The measure was championed by the two Florida Republicans in charge of the House Veterans Affairs Committee: Chairman Jeff Miller and Vice-Chairman Gus Bilirakis.

July 30, 2015

The House of Representatives has passed legislation that could pave the way for more treatment options for people who are ill, and the bill's bipartisan support bodes well for its passage in the Senate, said Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who has taken a leadership role on this issue.

The 21st Century Cures Act passed the House by a vote of 344-77 on July 10.

July 30, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bilirakis (R-FL), today introduced legislation to ensure accountability and transparency at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

July 29, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, voted in passage of H.R. 1994, the VA Accountability Act, and H.R. 3236, the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act.

July 22, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis, Vice-Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, today lauded passage of H.R. 2256, the Veterans Information Modernization Act. This legislation included a provision based on legislation introduced by Congressman Bilirakis, titled the Creating Options for Veterans' Expedited Recovery (COVER) Act.

July 16, 2015

"These kinds of practices are not only abhorrent and unacceptable in a civilized society, but truly heartbreaking. I am pleased with Chairman Upton's announcement that the Energy and Commerce Committee has launched an investigation into this matter. As a member of the Committee, I look forward to holding Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers accountable."

July 16, 2015

"After reading the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the agreement is not in the best interest of our country and is a gross reversal of a quarter century of nonproliferation policy regarding Iran. I will vote against the agreement, and I encourage my colleagues to do the same.