Gus M. Bilirakis
Representative for Florida · Republican · United States
“Madam Speaker, AM broadcast radio is a critical public safety resource and our emergency alert system is based around those signals. AM radio is also used for communications between public safety officials and for information sharing to the public during national and local emergencies.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“If a vehicle does not have AM broadcasting abilities, it takes away the last resort of communication and leaves people vulnerable during moments when seconds matter. This is what makes the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act so very important.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding. I rise today in strong support of the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation that will save lives by ensuring continued access to stem cell, bone marrow, and cord blood transplants for patients across our Nation.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“I am grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for working together to advance this important piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, Representative Smith of New Jersey has done an outstanding job over the years. He has done a great job leading this particular bill. He works on bills, Mr.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“For far too long, medically retired servicemembers wounded in combat have been forced to forfeit a portion of the retirement pay they earned simply because they also receive VA disability compensation, and that is wrong. That is the so-called wounded veteran tax, and it is fundamentally unjust.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for his leadership and thank him for this great package that will support our veterans. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. First and foremost, this legislation delivers long-overdue justice by including key provisions of my Major Richard Star Act.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
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“Mr. Speaker, in closing, again, I commend Representative James for his great work on this particular bill. It is very necessary. Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on the bill, obviously, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. James), my good friend and a very effective Member of Congress.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“By mapping and monitoring our supply chains and mitigating future vulnerabilities, we will also secure our global leadership in the advancement and development of emerging technologies. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in voting for this particular bill, H.R. 2444, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2444, the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025, led by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. James), my good friend and a very effective Member of Congress. I thank my colleagues, Representative James, Representative Houchin, Representative Dingell, who is now the ranking member at this particular time, and Representative Kelly of Illinois for their bipartisan legislation. During the pandemic, our country saw all too well the effects that weak supply chains can have on businesses and the American people. It is important that we, as a country, better prevent and mitigate insecurities within our supply chains to better protect our economic and national security. This legislation is paramount to protecting such American security.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on this particular bill.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Bilirakis) and the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Dingell) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida. General Leave”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2444) to establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I urge a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2458, the Secure Space Act. Advancements in satellite technology have enabled broadband internet to be deployed at commercial scale. We must protect these systems from foreign adversaries. The Secure Space Act would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license for geostationary orbit and nongeostationary orbit satellite systems if they are owned or controlled by an entity that provides communications equipment that pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. That is common sense. I thank Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone for their leadership on this particular bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2458) to amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license or United States market access for a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if the license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service or an affiliate of such an entity, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I thank, again, Representative Miller- Meeks and Representative Schrier for this great piece of legislation. I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“I urge my colleagues to join me in voting for this particular bill, a very important bill, very critical, H.R. 1721, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1721, the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act, led by Representative Miller-Meeks, my good friend. She is an outstanding Representative. We are very fortunate to have her on the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. Speaker, manufacturing is vital to the United States, not only for economic stability and job creation but for maintaining our global leadership in emerging technologies. To sustain this leadership, it is crucial that we identify and address barriers to making critical products here at home. Otherwise, we risk becoming reliant on countries like China. This legislation will advance domestic manufacturing while safeguarding our economy and national security.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material in the Record on this particular bill.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1721) to direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing in the United States products for critical infrastructure sectors, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2480, the Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025, led by Representative Landsman. This legislation directs the Department of Commerce's SelectUSA program to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor- related manufacturing and production. Semiconductors are critical to our national security and economic prosperity, yet recent shortages have exposed vulnerabilities in our supply chains. By fostering investment in domestic semiconductor production, this bill aims to enhance supply chain resilience and reduce dependence on foreign sources. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of H.R.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material in the Record on this particular bill.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2480) to require SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from the State of California (Mrs. Kim), who is a very effective lawmaker.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1479, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025, led by Representative Kim. This bipartisan legislation aims to prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other short-term lodging by requiring that all mandatory fees, including resort fees, be included in the advertised price. Hidden fees can significantly inflate the cost of accommodations, leading to consumer frustration and eroding trust in the hospitality industry. By ensuring transparent pricing, we empower consumers to make informed decisions and promote fair competition among lodging providers. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of this particular bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on this particular bill.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1479) to prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I thank the President of the United States for shedding light on this particular bill at the state of the Union. I thank our great First Lady as well for her support on this particular bill. I thank Representatives Dean and Dingell, and, of course, Representative Salazar who was also the main sponsor of the bill in the House. I thank Senator Cruz who worked so very hard to get this done. This is a bipartisan accomplishment, and we will protect our kids if we pass this particular bill. It will go to the President once we pass this bill. Let's get it done. Let's pass it unanimously. Mr. Speaker, again, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie), the great chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and a good friend of mine who is doing an outstanding job, in my opinion.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Salazar), the House sponsor of this particular bill, who is my good friend and a very effective Member of Congress.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Because of this gap, law enforcement was unable to fully charge this particular individual, this sick individual, in my opinion, for the scope of the images in his possession. Had this bill been in effect, his actions would have been criminalized in full. As technology evolves, so must our laws. We need to keep pace, there is no question. We must. We must continue working hand in hand with our law enforcement partners to stay ahead of these emerging threats and safeguard our most vulnerable. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of S. 146. The House sponsor is the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Salazar). She is a great friend of mine. Let's get this done. We need to be protecting our children. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material in the Record on the bill.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 146) to require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill. Again, I commend Representatives Trahan and Carey. I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1442, the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, led by Representative Trahan. Since 2017, the United States has experienced a troubling increase in self-poisoning cases involving sodium nitrite, many of which stem from easy online access to high-concentration products. This bill aims to confront that threat by implementing a narrowly focused prohibition on the sale of consumer products containing sodium nitrite at concentrations above 10 percent. I thank Representative Trahan for her strong bipartisan leadership on this piece of legislation. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of H.R. 1442, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material in the Record on this particular bill.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Bilirakis) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida. General Leave”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1442) a bill to ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrate to individuals, and for other purposes, as amended.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote in the memory of Bill Pascrell who did such a wonderful job on this particular issue. I am glad we are getting it across the finish line. Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“They are just wonderful artists that do so much for our country, particularly our military and our veterans. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the remarks of the gentlewoman from Illinois. I just want to say it has been great working with Representative Schakowsky on a number of bills over the years. She has really been very cooperative, and we are doing good things for the American consumer. I will also say that this is a very profamily bill. We have got to get our kids out to some of these ball games and some of these concerts together as a family, but it is very difficult to budget when you don't know exactly what the price is going to be ultimately. I want to commend some of the artists such as Kid Rock. He will buy the tickets and give them to people that deserve those tickets that otherwise would not be able to afford them. My good friend Tony Orlando, as well, does this.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“This bill further prohibits the sale of tickets the seller doesn't yet have, a practice known as speculative selling. Eliminating this tactic helps level the playing field so more fans have a fair shot at attending events. They deserve that. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of this very good bill, H.R. 1402. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1402, the Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act, or the TICKET Act. I am proud to lead this bill alongside the ranking member, my good friend, Ms. Schakowsky. This legislation is about empowering consumers and ensuring fans can enjoy live events by improving ticket price transparency. H.R. 1402 requires all platforms selling event tickets to show the complete price, with all required fees, right from the start. People budget, Mr. Speaker, for these games, concerts, or what have you. They need to know up front what the price is going to be. It also guarantees customers can get their money back if an event is canceled or rescheduled. It also cracks down on misleading ticket sites. It is a great bill.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on this bill.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1402) to require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, and for other purposes.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote, and I congratulate Representative Torres and others for this great bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 973, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, led by Representative Torres. H.R. 973 requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue consumer product safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, addressing the serious fire hazards they pose. Tragically, defective batteries, particularly those imported from China, have already claimed too many lives. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues, Representative Torres, Representative Langworthy, Representative Clarke, and Representative Garbarino, for their bipartisan leadership to protect consumers and first responders. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of H.R.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on the bill.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 973) to establish consumer standards for lithium-ion batteries.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, let me tell you, the speaker on the floor of the House of Representatives in the great State of Florida used to begin his speeches by saying, ``I am fired up.'' I am fired up, Mr. Speaker, because we are going to pass a great bill that promotes America. With the previous bill honoring the 1980 USA Gold Medal hockey team, this is a great day in D.C. and all over the United States of America. In closing, I urge a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗