U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis representing Florida's 12th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis representing Florida's 12th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Gus Bilirakis, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida's 12th district, has shared several updates via social media. Known for his commitment to veteran affairs and consumer protection, Bilirakis' recent posts reflect his ongoing legislative efforts and constituent engagement.
On March 17, 2025, Bilirakis extended holiday greetings to his constituents. "Happy Saint Patrick's Day! I wish each of my constituents many blessings and a little extra luck today."
Later that day, he announced the reintroduction of a significant piece of legislation aimed at supporting veterans. "Today, I proudly reintroduced the Major Richard Star Act which will rectify the injustice of concurrent receipt for more than 50,000 medically retired combat Veterans. It has widespread bipartisan support and we will not rest until it is signed into law." This act seeks to address issues faced by medically retired combat veterans regarding their benefits.
On March 18, 2025, Bilirakis highlighted consumer protection concerns by sharing statistics on financial losses due to scams in the previous year. "Last year, Americans lost $12.9 billion to scams. Visit the @FTC website to learn more about how to protect yourself." This tweet underscores his focus on safeguarding citizens from fraudulent activities.