U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL.) and Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) are celebrating the unanimous passing of their National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act out of the Energy and Commerce Committee. The legislation aims to unite experts in a public-private partnership to advance a national project focused on preventing, treating, and ultimately curing Parkinson’s disease. With nearly 90,000 new cases diagnosed every year, Parkinson's is the second most common and fastest-growing neurological disease globally.The bipartisan effort seeks to address the financial and health...
In this week's Energy & Commerce Committee markup, members passed a total of 44 bills, several of which were authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis. These bills aim to improve patient outcomes and provide enhanced consumer protections for all Americans.One of the bills, the Cutting Copays Act, seeks to lower the cost of prescription drugs for vulnerable seniors in Medicare Part D's Low Income Subsidy Program. Congressman Gus Bilirakis explains, "Record inflation has caused spikes in the costs of basic goods and services which have hurt those on a fixed income the most....
Washington, DC - The College Football Playoff Selection Committee recently faced backlash for excluding an undefeated, Power Five Conference Champion from the College Football Playoff (CFP). The committee's decision to drop the Florida State University (FSU) Seminoles from their previous 4th place ranking to 5th place prevented them from competing for the CFP National Championship.In response to this controversial move, Chairman Gus Bilirakis of the Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives expressed his concerns. Chairman Bilirakis,...
Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Chris Pappas, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, have sent a letter to the British Prime Minister, urging Great Britain to resume negotiations with Greece regarding the return of the Parthenon Marbles. These marbles, created by the renowned sculptor Pheidias, were part of a frieze that adorned the Temple of Athena in Athens.The Marbles were removed from Greece more than 200 years ago by Thomas Bruce, the seventh Earl of Elgin, and taken to Great Britain. In 1816, the British Parliament voted to purchase the Marbles,...
Washington, DC: U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis is urging federal officials to take immediate action to investigate a suspected fuel spill near Miller’s Bayou in Port Richey. The spill has caused concern among residents and poses a threat to the region's water quality and economy. Bilirakis, who serves on the House Energy & Commerce Committee and Co-Chairs the Travel & Tourism Caucus, understands the importance of preserving the area's pristine natural resources.In a statement, Bilirakis emphasized the significance of the waterways in the region, stating, "Countless people...