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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.
Mr. Chair, I rise today to ask my colleagues to support increased accountability of the Army Corps of Engineers. I thank, of course, Chairman Rogers and Chairman Simpson for their work on this appropriations bill and leadership to ensure…
Reclaiming my time, thanks for giving me those assurances. This is very important for public safety purposes. Our constituents need evacuation routes in case there is a hurricane or any kind of disaster. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Posttraumatic Stress Awareness Day on Friday, June 27. Approximately one in five veterans that served in Iraq and Afghanistan has been diagnosed with PTS, with many also affected by other mental…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4631, the Autism CARES Act, of which I am an original cosponsor. I want to commend a sponsor, Mr. Smith from New Jersey, as well as a Democratic prime cosponsor, Mr. Mike Doyle from the great…
Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act, of which I am a cosponsor. This legislation will ensure that transnational pipeline construction permits are considered on their merits instead…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to ask for the collective prayers of this Chamber to help bring my constituents back home to Tarpon Springs, Florida. Robert Mayne, James Kelly Garrett, Devon Butler, Nick Cook, Steve Matanich, and Michael Mayne are the…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership on behalf of our true American heroes, and thank you for filing this bill. I also want to thank the ranking member. He does an outstanding job, as well, on behalf of our heroes. Mr. Speaker, as…
Mr. Speaker, next week is June 1, and it marks the beginning of hurricane season. My constituents and Americans across the country in coastal regions are susceptible to these devastating storms. Disasters can strike at any time, often with…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the inspiring prayer service between Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew this Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. These two spiritual leaders of 1.5 billion…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support policies that will grow our economy. The travel industry employs over 1 million Floridians. Recently, tourism to Florida has resulted in more than $70 billion of revenue, and it has generated nearly…
Why would you approve a drug with 5 times as much hydrocodone as Vicodin with no abuse-deterrent properties?
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