Gus Bilirakis

I thank Mr. Dunn, my fellow Floridian, a great Member of Congress, and also my good friend Mr. Walz, who has done an outstanding job over the years supporting our veterans. I also thank Mr. Walz for his service. Mr. Speaker, I rise today…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, I appreciate it very much.

What an honor it is, an honor and a privilege, to serve with Mr. Sam Johnson, a true American hero. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 2372, the VA MISSION Act, which will provide significant reforms and improvements to the…

Our constituents should not have to deal with this. They should have the right to enjoy the privacy in their own home.

And my original bill had a 'shall' as opposed to the 'may.' Why do you think it is so important to--if that is your position as well, because I agree it should be a 'shall.'

This program is important for me not only because I authored the provision, but also because addiction is a serious problem that cuts across age, gender, and income.

Work on those tools as soon as possible, please.

We have an epidemic here with regard to the opioids. I think we are owed a clear answer.

I think that at this point it should be, and then schools should be working with their broader communities.

H.R. 4830 would give the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) the ability to disapprove any course of education unless the educational institutions providing the course permit individuals to attend or participate in courses pending payment…

We were pleased when Representative Gus Bilirakis approached us to express his interest in sponsoring this important legislation.

As these brave men and women fought on our behalf, we have a responsibility to do the same.

Our veterans, they don't need this added stress.

It is not the fault of the veteran.

I also thank the VSOs for their input. In order to give the best opportunities to our Nation's heroes, we must be prepared to address new needs as they are identified.

I am proud of the work that this Committee has done to ensure that we, as a Nation, take care of our true American heroes, our veterans, when they return home.

Named in memory of a hardworking and honorable man, the RAY BAUM'S Act reauthorizes the Federal Communications Commission for the first time in 28 years. This bill is the result of a wholly bipartisan process that includes important…

My friend, David Peluso, was born with pulmonary stenosis, a condition where the pulmonary valve will not open properly. He had surgery, again, emergency open-heart surgery, at 2 days old, another corrective surgery at age 10, and many…

I thank the chairman for doing an outstanding job this year passing all 12 appropriations bills. Mr. Speaker, I support passage of this CR which includes three provisions of mine. It will reauthorize the Community Health Center program…

I have heard from stakeholders in my district that there are still inconsistencies in communication and process with regard to the clear eligibility requirements.

We have got to do better. Again, you know, time is of the essence.

The veterans should have a choice, but if they don't have the caregiver available, a qualified caregiver, I don't want to see them in a nursing home, you know.

I want to thank Chairman Walden and Chairman Burgess for all of the hard work they put into reauthorizing CHIP. This is a 6-year reauthorization of the CHIP program, the longest CHIP reauthorization Congress has ever passed. The House…

I thank the chairman, my good friend John Katko, and also the ranking member, my good friend Filo Vela, and also the chairman, the full chairman of the committee, Mr. McCaul, for their great work. I really appreciate it. Mr. Speaker, I…

Congratulations, sir. Thank you, Mr. Hubbard, for your continued service to our country and semper fi.