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Gus Bilirakis

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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.

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Jul 27, 2021

I am eager to learn how you will continue leading on its important work--especially in the protection of our constituents from fraud and scams.

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Jul 20, 2021

Today I rise for this Special Order to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus by Turkey, and to further call attention and demand action on the continued Turkish settlement of Varosha. On July 20, 1974, a very sad day…

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Jul 20, 2021

I urge a ``no'' vote on the underlying bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jun 30, 2021

I thank my friend from Pennsylvania, a great member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. I want to express my disappointment with the inclusion of a partisan auto safety title in this legislation before us today. I hope the Senate is…

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Jun 29, 2021

Crime rates spike when you give in to leftist demands and defund the police. It is as simple as that. Sadly, we are seeing this play out in major cities across the country. The New York Times reports a sample of 37 U.S. cities saw an 18…

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Jun 29, 2021

If users are unwittingly sharing information with our adversaries through their devices, we are not closing the loopholes, in my opinion.

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Jun 29, 2021

These concerns from TikTok whistleblowers proves the point we need a literacy campaign to educate the public on cybersecurity risks.

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Jun 29, 2021

A foreign power with this much individualized access is a scary thing, indeed, in my opinion.

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Jun 24, 2021

We know that more than 600,000 Americans and 3.8 million people worldwide have died as a result of COVID-19. A recent study found that cases could have been significantly reduced around the globe if interventions in China could have been…

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Jun 22, 2021

I thank Chairwoman Schakowsky for championing this very important bill. The best ideas come from the people, from our constituents. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this bill swiftly, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jun 22, 2021

I have no additional speakers. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this very important bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jun 22, 2021

I have no other speakers. Mr. Speaker, this is a very important bill. We have to get it past the finish line this time. I urge all of my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jun 12, 2021

I believe that Anthony's bill, along with Emanuel Cleaver, strikes the right balance.

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Jun 7, 2021

As mentioned in my opening statement, the travel and tourism industry in the United States needs to--they need help to recover from the pandemic, and I believe Brand USA has a significant role to play.

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Jun 7, 2021

I believe this hearing is a step in the right direction, and I appreciate the chairperson holding this hearing.

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Jun 7, 2021

My fear is Brand USA won't be able to lead our country through international travel recovery because of the absence of matching funds from the private sector.

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May 17, 2021

It will be such a shame if we miss the opportunity to pass bipartisan legislation that can be included in broader efforts moving us--moving forward.

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May 17, 2021

This bill will look at ways to most effectively communicate about the capabilities and limitations of advanced driver assistance systems.

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May 17, 2021

It has the potential to transform the lives of seniors and those living with disabilities in my district in Florida and around the Nation.

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May 17, 2021

The sad context here is that nearly 40,000 people die each year in traffic accidents, and in almost every case the denominator is the same: human error.

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May 17, 2021

The U.S. must seek that--the highest form of autonomy, so we can reap all those benefits.

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May 17, 2021

Driverless vehicles now are still in a very early testing stages, and still have a long way to go.

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May 17, 2021

The goals set by our space program and its partnership with innovative businesses has had a transformational impact on our economy and our daily lives.

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May 12, 2021

I thank Ranking Member Bost and Chairman Takano for their leadership. This bill is very important. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Protecting Moms Who Served Act, which I co-lead with my colleague and friend, Lauren…

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May 11, 2021

This is a real problem in this country. We have a mental health crisis, and, collectively, these bills address that. So I thank the chairman and the ranking member for bringing these bills to the floor. Let's get them through today, and…

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