Gus Bilirakis
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 […]
By Rep. Gus Bilirakis My constituents are hurting as a result of the choices that have been made by one-party rule in Washington. Inflation is a tax on all Americans, and it surged to 9.1% last week. This is the highest rate of inflation we’ve seen in more than 40 years. A new study showed […]
By Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R) At a time when Americans are facing extreme difficulty grappling with the highest rates of inflation in more than 40 years, gas that exceeds $5 per gallon, workforce, formula and food shortages, skyrocketing crime, and unprecedented illegal border crossings, House Democrats continue to ignore these urgent matters and instead only […]
After this week’s financial report showed that inflation continues to hammer Americans, reaching 8.3% in April, I am compelled to once again sound the alarm about the impact the economic crisis is having on my constituents. Record high inflation coupled with workforce shortages and supply chain disruptions, have hurt all Americans and have been catastrophic for small businesses, with every...
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) from Florida's 12th District recently launched a new campaign ad for the upcoming election cycle. Within the video, Rep. Bilirakis touts his endorsement from Former President Donald Trump (R), using Trump’s own words for him. “Gus has been a tremendously effective lawmaker and has my complete and total endorsement!” Also within […]
During a Health Subcommittee hearing, Bilirakis questioned Becerra over a number of topics, which included Becerra’s “failure to uphold the existing federal partial birth abortion ban.”
For the last two years, the U.S. has grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns, shutdowns, mandates, and public health orders. In Florida, we’re fortunate to have Governor DeSantis leading the way to keep Florida free and open, fighting back against the orders to which blue cities and states have become accustomed.
By Rep. Gus Bilirakis During his State of the Union Address, President Biden said, “We need to secure the border and fix the immigration system. It is not only the right thing to do, it’s the economically smart thing to do.” However, President Biden’s actions have not matched his words on this important subject. He […]