Bilirakis, Soto, Castor Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Locality Pay Areas for Tampa and Orlando

Introduced bipartisan bill to establish separate federal locality pay areas for Tampa and Orlando.

“Our civilian federal employees care for our Veterans, support our military, and help protect our nation. Yet Tampa Bay’s outdated pay designation makes it harder to recruit and retain the skilled professionals who carry out these essential missions”

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Bilirakis Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Expand Access to Benefits for Veterans with Rare Muscle Disease

Led bipartisan effort urging VA to recognize Inclusion Body Myositis as presumptive condition.

“Our Veterans should not have to spend years fighting a devastating disease while also fighting a burdensome bureaucracy to receive the benefits they have earned”

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Bilirakis Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fix Medicare Advantage Payments in Puerto Rico

Bilirakis introduced bipartisan bill to correct Medicare Advantage payment formula in Puerto Rico.

“Seniors deserve reliable access to the high-quality health care they have earned through Medicare, regardless of where they live”

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Recognizing Ryan Valades, Wrec

Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to recognize Mr. Ryan Valade, a WH Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his exceptional service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. The Light Up Navajo initiative relies upon skilled…

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Recognizing Virgil Cook, Wrec

Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to recognize Mr. Virgil Cook, a WH Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his outstanding service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. Through Light Up Navajo, utility professionals volunteer…

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Recognizing Mike Mlynarski, Wrec

Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to recognize Mr. Mike Mlynarski, a BP Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his outstanding contribution to WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. Through Light Up Navajo, utility professionals volunteer…

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Recognizing Stephanie Wilson, Wrec

Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to recognize Ms. Stephanie Wilson of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) for her important service as a Multimedia Contact during WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. The Light Up Navajo initiative brings skilled…

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Recognizing Kevin Hays, Wrec

Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to recognize Mr. Kevin Hays, OPC Line Superintendent with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his leadership and outstanding service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. The Light Up Navajo initiative…

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Recognizing Matt Platt, Wrec

Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to recognize Mr. Matt Platt, Safety Specialist with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his outstanding service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. The work performed through Light Up Navajo is…

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Recognizing Sam Horner, Wrec

Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to recognize Mr. Sam Horner, a CR Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his outstanding service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. Through Light Up Navajo, utility professionals volunteer…

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Recognizing Ricky Gude, Wrec

Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to recognize Mr. Ricky Gude, Team Lead with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his outstanding leadership and service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. Mr. Gude joined his fellow WREC employees in…

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BILIRAKIS TO HOST HOUSE ENERGY & COMMERCE CHAIRMAN BRETT GUTHRIE FOR TAMPA BAY HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY ROUNDTABLE

Hosted House Energy and Commerce Chairman for Tampa Bay health care affordability roundtable.

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Recognizing Fred Archibald of Wrec

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Fred Archibald, an SO Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his outstanding service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. Through this initiative, skilled utility professionals volunteer their…

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Recognizing Jesse Diaz of Wrec

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jesse Diaz, a WH Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his dedicated service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. The Light Up Navajo initiative brings skilled utility professionals together…

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Recognizing Brett Towns of Wrec

Mr. Speaker, rise today to recognize Mr. Brett Towns, an OPC Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his dedicated service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. Through this important initiative, skilled utility professionals volunteer…

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Recognizing Gary Steele of Wrec

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. Gary Steele of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) for his continued dedication to the Light Up Navajo Project and his service as a Multimedia Contact during WREC's second mission supporting this worthwhile initiative. Mr. Steele previously helped…

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Recognizing Brandon Krauter of Wrec

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Brandon Krauter, a BP Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his outstanding service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. The Light Up Navajo initiative calls upon skilled utility professionals…

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Recognizing Jamen Monbarren of Wrec

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jamen Monbarren, District Manager with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his outstanding leadership and service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. Through this important initiative, utility…

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Recognizing Jay Blommel of Wrec

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jay Blommel, an OPC Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his outstanding service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. Through Light Up Navajo, skilled utility professionals volunteer their…

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Recognizing Dyllon Leab of Wrec

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Dyllon Leab, an OPC Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his exceptional service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. The Light Up Navajo initiative relies on skilled utility professionals…

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Recognizing Cole Morgan of Wrec

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Cole Morgan, a CR Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his dedicated service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. Light Up Navajo brings together skilled utility professionals who volunteer…

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Recognizing Brian Allen of Wrec

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Brian Allen, an SO Lineman with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), for his exceptional service as part of WREC's second mission supporting the Light Up Navajo Project. The Light Up Navajo initiative brings skilled utility professionals…

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Bilirakis-Backed CHANGE Act to Improve Early Alzheimer’s Detection Advances Out of Committee

Applauded committee advancement of CHANGE Act for early Alzheimer's detection.

“Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that has touched my family personally, so I understand the tremendous toll it takes not only on patients, but also on the loved ones who care for them”

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Bilirakis to Host 20th Annual Veterans Resource Fair with Senators Scott and Moody

Announced 20th annual Veterans Resource Fair with senators to connect veterans with benefits and services.

“Serving those who have served our nation is one of my highest priorities, and I’m incredibly proud that we are celebrating the 20th year of bringing this important event directly to our local Veterans and their families”

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Bilirakis Secures Major Tampa Bay and Nature Coast Water Infrastructure Priorities in House-Passed WRDA

Announced House passage of Water Resources Development Act with Florida water infrastructure priorities.

“Florida is growing rapidly, and we have to make sure our infrastructure keeps pace while protecting the natural resources that make our communities such special places to live, work and raise a family”

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