Gus Bilirakis

The Spectrum Act does not allow low power television and translator stations to receive relocation funds.

I thank the chairman. I think he outdid himself on this one. This is outstanding stuff. There is no other word. It is huge. It really is. He is helping our true American heroes with this, and I am so proud to be a cosponsor of this…

Ensuring that our elderly and disabled populations retain full access to technology is very important to me.

I think we all agree that robocalls are a substantial consumer protection problem.

In light of these closures, what actions has the FCC taken to ensure that interference complaints continue to be timely addressed?

So very important that our constituents have access.

Medicare is absolutely critical for seniors in my district and across the country.

Overall this section will modernize the G.I. Bill claims processing and help streamline the system for veterans to receive their educational benefits.

We must answer the call to help our veterans in return.

The challenges our Nation's heroes face do not end on the battlefield but continue as they make their transition to civilian life.

I am proud of the work we have done this year to ensure that we as a Nation take care of our veterans when they return home.

Because of a funeral of a family member, I was not present on Friday, July 14, for votes during National Defense Authorization Act of 2017. Had I been here I would have voted in the following manner. Rollcall Vote 372--``Yea'' Rollcall…

In light of the important anti-human trafficking legislation passed by the House, I want to recognize efforts in the Tampa Bay area to combat human trafficking. I am especially proud of the joint task force formed by Pasco County Sheriff's…

I sponsored a bill to reauthorize a congenital heart program.

I have sponsored the Open Act and we are working together.

I want to give Pam Bondi, the attorney general, and others credit for this.

Last weekend, I had the honor of attending the centennial commemoration of Rose Historical Cemetery in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Rose is the oldest African-American cemetery in Pinellas County and is listed in the National Register of…

I join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in Congress to express my deep sorrow after yesterday's shooting. At the end of the day, we are not Republicans or Democrats; we are Americans. We may disagree with one another, but we cannot…

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, impacting more than 500,000 people in Florida, and 5 million Americans nationwide. It is also the only top 10 cause of…

With hurricane season underway, my constituents in Florida and all Americans living in coastal regions are susceptible to these devastating storms. Disaster can strike at any time, often with little warning. It is never too early to…

VA should be commended for their efforts to partially automate the supplemental claims through LTS.

This truly is a bipartisan committee under the able leadership of Chairman Roe and Ranking Member Walz. Again, I am proud to serve on this committee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1329, the Veterans' Compensation…

I appreciate Mrs. Walorski doing an outstanding job with this bill. The chairman and the ranking member are champions of veterans. Again, I rise today in support of H.R. 467, the VA Scheduling Accountability Act, because all veterans…

I want to continue to work with you on that, as well.

Do you believe the IG has sufficient resources to investigate the amounts of claims they receive?