Gus Bilirakis

House Republicans are demanding Democrats, including the Biden Administration, issue apologies for claiming the recently-passed Limit, Save, and Grow Act would cut veterans' benefits. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) summarized on Twitter, "The VA Secretary and some of my Democrat Congressional colleagues are spreading false information and fear-mongering to make up for their lack of viable […]

A Pasco County man was recently murdered and dismembered by an associate of the El Salvadorean gang MS-13. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R), whose Congressional District covers much of Pasco, offered his condolences and reminded constituents that incidents such as these are precisely why border security should be a priority, criticizing the Biden Administration for allowing […]

US Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has brought home yet another reward after being named Florida's most effective law maker in Congress. The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), a joint partnership between the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia and the College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt University, […]

With fentanyl continually being smuggled over the southern border, Americans continue to suffer its effects. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) called this "a chemical attack" in a recent tweet, saying that "in less than 6 months, enough fentanyl to kill 1.9 BILLION people has been seized at the southern border." "In less than 6 months, enough […]

  The crisis of illegal immigration at the southern border has been ongoing for nearly two years, and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is highly critical of the Biden administration's handling of the situation. According to Bilirakis, illegal crossings have continued with no end in sight, and in January alone, there were more than 150k migrants […]

Algae blooms can frequently harm ecosystems, and Florida has plenty of wetlands worthy of preservation. This is why Rep. Byron Donalds (R) introduces the bipartisan Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act. In its simplest form, this bill amends Section 102 of the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand its definition of […]

The new U.S. House of Representatives full Energy and Commerce Committee has made history with its first female Chair of the subcommittee since its inception 227 years ago.  The committee recently tasked Florida's US Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) with assisting in protecting privacy, Consumers, and Children While Advancing Innovation and Global Competitiveness. Congressman Bilirakis has previously […]

America celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Florida representatives on both sides of the aisle take to Twitter to do their part in honoring the civil rights leader. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) reminds followers that "as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, we […]

Republican legislators asked for a Christmas gift from President Joe Biden (D) and his administration. Their goal? To have the President classify the incredibly fatal drug fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD). Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) were at the top of the signatures of the letter. While most […]

With Christmas behind us and the holiday season is beginning to wrap up, chocolate candy and sweets are all around us and are a staple in our (not necessarily great during the holidays) diets. Because of this, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is reminding us that chocolate can be lethal to dogs and at the least […]

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2023. Since its passage in the House of Representatives, Florida legislators such as Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have rationalized their differing opinions. Rep. Waltz supported the bill and Rep. Bilirakis did not. However, Rep. Daniel Webster […]

The US House of Representatives has just passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), or the annual defense funding bill.  However, the bill was not popular with everyone.  Surprisingly Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) voted against the measure, citing it eroded gun rights. Rep. Bilirakis has received recognition for being a solid representative for conservatives in Florida, but […]

With the rise of online retail, the government has been slow to catch up to the changing pace of the internet, which often invites a lot of problems.  US Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has applauded a recent bill that protects consumers from counterfeit, stolen products online. The Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces […]

The effects of President Biden's open border policy have long been a concern among Americans. Human and drug trafficking, especially fentanyl, claim and destroy many lives. Known or suspected terrorists have been apprehended at the border. On Wednesday, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) spoke with AM Tampa Bay about this crisis and how to solve it. […]

All of Florida's congressional delegation has opened up about the recent  FBI raid of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Republicans and conservatives have voiced immense criticism of the raid, and more continue to speak out. The Floridian has covered the reactions of Governor Ron DeSantis (R), Senator Rick Scott (R), […]

The midterms are three months away. Election integrity is an issue under the current radar that will become more apparent the closer to November. Friday, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) met with Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee Rodney Davis (R-IL) about the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act. This comprehensive bill would cover multiple areas […]

A recession is officially underway in the United States, and the country is uneasy. Thankfully, one small piece of good news will carry a greater impact if one specific bill becomes law. This past week, Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced a win when his cybersecurity RANSOMWARE Act passed in the House. Rep. Bilirakis states that the  […]

  By Rep. Gus Bilirakis Instead of unleashing domestic energy production to significant and sustained relief at the pump for American consumers, Democrats are continuing to double down on a radical green agenda while trying to take credit for the slight, and most likely temporary, decrease in prices we have seen in recent weeks.  As […]