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Gus Michael Bilirakis is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Florida's 12th congressional district since January 4, 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Bilirakis has focused on issues such as healthcare, veterans' affairs, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been involved in various legislative initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for his constituents and addressing national concerns. Bilirakis has also served on several committees, contributing to discussions on critical policy matters.
Madam Speaker, for nearly 36 years, the people of Cyprus have endured an illegal occupation and massive violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms by Turkey after it invaded a sovereign nation 36 years ago tomorrow. It breaks my…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dewayne Staats, the iconic voice of the Tampa Bay Rays. Broadcasting major league baseball for over 30 years and calling games for the Rays since their inception, Dewayne will call his 5,000th major…
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 358 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________
Mr. Speaker, in an effort to engage Floridians to talk about the challenges facing our country, I hosted an America Speaking Out town hall meeting in Plant City, Florida, late last week. City Hall was packed with people who are concerned…
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 340 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________
Mr. Speaker, during these difficult economic times, families and small businesses across Florida are making sacrifices when it comes to their own budgets, yet Washington continues to spend trillions of dollars on bailouts, takeovers and…
Mr. Speaker, recent events have highlighted gaps in our student visa laws that can be exploited by terrorists who attempt to enter our country under false pretenses and then disappear as they plot to attack us. Earlier this year, the…
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 287, had I present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 212, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________
Madam Speaker, Article I, section 7 of the Constitution says that in order for a bill to become law, it shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate; yet yesterday, Speaker Pelosi endorsed the so-called Slaughter rule…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 605, which condemns the Chinese government's targeted, persistent and egregious persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. This resolution was introduced last year to commemorate the tenth…
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