Gus Bilirakis

Thank you for holding this very important hearing and thanks for being so persistent along with Representative Castor on advancing this very important bill.

We would need to seek a legislative solution.

The VA was applying their claims methodology for emergency ambulance services properly.

We are in the midst of hurricane season. My constituents and all Americans in coastal regions are susceptible to these devastating storms. Disasters can strike at any time, often with little warning. Just days ago, my district was hit by…

This bill is sponsored by Congressman Joe Heck from Nevada, and I thank him for introducing this piece of legislation. Master Chief Petty Officer Jesse Dean was born on August 11, 1947, and enlisted in the United States Navy when he was…

I thank the chairman and the ranking member. I appreciate it. I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 4063, the Promoting Responsible Opioid Management and Incorporating Scientific Expertise, or the Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act. This important…

It seems to me that the people most disadvantaged by the law may be the sick patients with serious, chronic, complex medical conditions.

I mean, an age-based subsidy and a risk-based subsidy will eliminate the need to have these really odd tax consequences that we have right now that I think aren't going to be fully enforceable.

Isn't the FCC's market definition backward-looking, considering where the market is going? What do you think?

How are you getting the word out?

Can you give me some answers?

We've lost 50,000 public health employees in our States and local governments as well, and that has to be properly funded.

As February is recognized as Heart Month, I rise on behalf of the nearly 40,000 babies born each year with congenital heart defects, CHD. CHD is the most common birth defect and the number one cause of birth defect-related deaths. A few…

I thank the chairman. I rise today in support of a vote to override the President's veto of the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. With his veto, the President sent Congress and the American people a…

As a former chairman of the Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee under Homeland Security, this issue I follow very closely.

I think it is sort of a scaring assumption that, oh, all these veterans would enroll, which would increase utilization.

Let me ask you a question on dental care.

I rise, obviously, to support the rule, but I also rise in strong support of the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, a crucial piece of legislation with bicameral support. This bill continues our efforts to protect…

Today we recognize the somber 74th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. On this day in 1941, our Nation was gripped in shock and sadness. Over 2,000 lives were lost, and over 1,000 servicemembers were wounded. We honor and remember…

I rise on behalf of our true American heroes, our veterans, to highlight important legislation that will help those who need it most. Last month I introduced the PROMISE Act to continue my efforts to promote safety, patient advocacy, and…

I urge members of the committee to support the VA Billing Accountability Act to ensure a promise made is a promise kept.

We must work tirelessly to change the culture of bungled bureaucracy and mismanagement at the VA, and restore faith that our veterans will receive the health care they deserve.

I urge my colleagues to support this bill and co-sponsor the Promise Act.

With this strong list of bipartisan support, we can send a clear message to the Simcakoski family, our veterans, and those that have been affected by such tragedies that we are dedicated to ensuring similar failures will never happen again.

Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country and we have a responsibility to ensure they are receiving the quality of care they have earned and deserve.