Nov 17, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to shine a light on the millions of Americans impacted by deadly diseases that currently have no cure. We know that better treatments and cures for diseases like cancer, ALS, Alzheimer's, and the 7,000 rare…
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.
Congressional Record · 2016-11-17
Sep 28, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of a local hero in my district, Mr. Austin Curry, who passed away on September 18 at the age of 86. Friends remember him as a ``young soul who spent days in prayer or sharing his sunny demeanor and…
Sep 27, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues in the Senate to act on mental health reform legislation. Back in July, the House passed H.R. 2646, Representative Murphy's bill, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, with strong…
Sep 21, 2016
Modernizing the 1991 TCPA statute has long been a goal of mine, and I am glad the subcommittee is holding this informational hearing today.
Sep 20, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stress the importance of supporting our allies in the region buckling under the weight of radicalization and a refugee crisis. The current surge of Syrian refugees sweeping across Europe is challenging the…
Sep 15, 2016
Mr. Speaker, yesterday I introduced the pregnancy and infant Zika registry. This bill will establish a CDC registry program for pregnant women and will track infants up to the age of 5 so that researchers can get a better understanding of…
Sep 13, 2016
Does CMS have a legal obligation to recoup advanced premium tax credits or cost sharing reductions that were improperly claimed or paid?
Sep 13, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 5620, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act, and I thank the chairman for filing the bill. H.R. 5620 provides additional resources and flexibility to the Secretary to remove…
Sep 8, 2016
Madam Speaker, I agree with Representative Graham that we must fund this and we must fund a clean bill. Whatever it takes, Madam Speaker, we have to get this done as soon as possible. I have been focused on the growing problem of Zika…
Sep 8, 2016
Mr. Speaker, this past week, the Tampa Bay Area was impacted by the flooding as a result of Hurricane Hermine. I personally visited the flooded areas in my district throughout the weekend, and I saw families and properties that were…
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