Pasco Reporter

Gus Bilirakis, a U.S. Congressman representing Florida's 12th district, has been actively engaging with his constituents on various issues through social media. On February 3, 2025, he shared updates on legislative efforts and public health awareness.

On the same day at 13:23 UTC, Bilirakis addressed concerns from veterans regarding the community care program. He acknowledged the "horror stories" veterans have faced in seeking treatment and announced his intention to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating these barriers. "Veterans have consistently shared horror stories about the many barriers they’ve faced when seeking treatment through the community care program. I’m working on legislation to remove those barriers."

Later that day at 17:32:39 UTC, Bilirakis discussed border security measures and recent developments following proposed tariffs. He stated that Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to its border as part of efforts to curb drug trafficking into the United States. "Our neighbors are learning we're serious about using every tool to hold border countries accountable for stopping the flow of drugs into our country. In just days since proposed tariffs were announced, Mexico has agreed to send 10k troops to the border."

At 20:45 UTC on February 3rd, Bilirakis highlighted Heart Health Month by emphasizing heart disease's status as a leading cause of death in adults across the United States. He urged individuals to recognize heart attack symptoms and seek medical attention promptly if needed. "February is Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the US, with 1 person dying every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Its important to understand the signs of a heart attack & to seek medical attention if you experience symptoms."