Local Government News
Bilirakis Meets with House Speaker Johnson on Veterans Issues
Washington, DC: As the newly appointed Advisor to the Speaker on VA Issues, U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis recently met with House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss the ongoing needs of veterans in the country. Bilirakis, who has been working closely with veterans across the nation, provided specific policy recommendations to the Speaker based on input received from various sources, including his Veterans Advisory Committee."I’m fortunate to have many dedicated Veterans serving on my local Veterans Advisory Council who are passionate about improving the circumstances...
Bilirakis, Stefanik, and Luttrell File Bill to Streamline Claims Process for Veterans
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), and Mike Bost (R-IL) have introduced the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act to address issues in the VA Board of Veterans’ Appeals and ensure timely and accurate decisions for veterans seeking benefits.Congressman Bilirakis expressed gratitude for his colleagues' leadership on the bill, highlighting its importance in rectifying performance problems within the VA Board of Veterans Appeals. He stated, "I’m grateful for Chairman Luttrell, Chairman Bost and Conference...