"This is an example of things can get done in Washington D.C. Things can get done when you work on a bi-partisan basis," Billirakis said. Courtesy of Bay New 9 http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2008/9/30/387363.html?title=Silver%20Alert%20system%20launched%20in%20Pinellas%20%20

Author: RepGusBilirakis
Keywords: Silver Alert Gus Bilirakis Seniors Tampa Florida Largo
Added: September 30, 2008

House Passes Silver Alert Legislation to Help Find Missing Seniors National Silver Alert Act includes Bilirakis grant program WASHINGTON (16 Sept.) -- On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation (H.R. 6064) that includes key portions of a bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.) to create a federal grant program to help states establish silver alert notification systems to help find missing seniors. Todays vote is a victory in the fight to locate missing seniors, Bilirakis said. Passage of this bill brings Florida and other states without these life-saving systems one step closer to improving their ability to find missing seniors in the crucial few hours after they go missing." In April, Bilirakis introduced H.R. 5898, the Silver Alert Grant Program Act, which would create a federal grant program to help states establish and operate silver alert notification systems. This grant program is included in H.R. 6064. The entire Florida congressional delegation had cosponsored the Bilirakis silver alert grant program bill. The bill passed today expands upon the Bilirakis bill by establishing a national silver alert communications network to assist regional and local missing persons search efforts and renewing a law that provides grants to public and non-profit organizations to help find abducted adults. The bill is the product of work by Bilirakis, Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), and Congresswoman Sue Myrick (R-NC) on legislation to help locate missing persons. I am pleased that we were able to work in a bipartisan manner to pass this legislation, Bilirakis said, while highlighting the efforts of Clearwaters Mary Lallucci for bringing the issue of silver alerts to national prominence. Lalluccis mother disappeared from her care-giving facility earlier this year and drowned after driving into the Intercoastal Waterway. Marys determined advocacy for silver alert has inspired me and serves as a loving tribute to her mothers memory, Bilirakis said. Bilirakis plans to press for passage by the Senate and enactment into law before Congress adjourns for the year.

Author: RepGusBilirakis
Keywords: Silver Alert Seniors Gus Bilirakis FL-09
Added: September 17, 2008

WASHINGTON (9 Sept.) -- A Resolution condemning certain Middle East media outlets, authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), was today agreed to by the House by a vote of 409 to 1. The Resolution condemns the broadcast of incitement to violence against the United States, Americans, Israelis and the West by media based in the Middle East and urges governments throughout the Middle East, American allies, and other responsible nations to officially and publicly repudiate purveyors of incitement to violence against Americans and the United States. In addition, the resolution calls on the President to designate certain Middle Eastern media outlets as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT). Congressman Bilirakis said, "Broadcasting terror recruitment videos, showing clips of attacks on coalition soldiers with words of praise and using cartoons to encourage children to 'eat' Jews are just a few of the many examples of illegitimate propaganda being peddled as news in the Middle Eastern media. Given the danger such incitement poses to American service and civilian personnel in the region, it is long past time for the U.S. and other responsible nations to stop this growing threat." Note: The original resolution, H. Res. 1069, was introduced by Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY). That resolution was amended completely and replaced by the language in Congressman Gus Bilirakis' H. Res. 1308 on July 16, 2008.

Author: RepGusBilirakis
Keywords: Gus Bilirakis Terrorism Arab Media Congress FL 09 Tampa
Added: September 9, 2008

(Aug. 29 - Lutz) U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) held a town hall meeting at a local gas station to discuss energy policy with constituents. Video Courtesy of Fox 13-WTVT Tampa, FL: http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7320383&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

Author: RepGusBilirakis
Keywords: Gus Bilirakis Gas Prices Energy Policy Tampa Florida
Added: September 2, 2008

LUTZ, FL (29 Aug.) -- U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) held a town hall meeting at a local gas station to discuss energy policy with constituents. Video Courtesy of Fox 13-WTVT Tampa, FL: http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7320383&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

Author: RepGusBilirakis
Keywords: Gus Bilirakis Gas Prices Energy Policy Tampa Florida
Added: September 2, 2008

(Aug. 29 - Lutz) U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) held a town hall meeting at a local gas station to discuss energy policy with constituents. Video Courtesy of Fox 13-WTVT Tampa, FL.

Author: RepGusBilirakis
Keywords: Gus Bilirakis Gas Prices Energy Policy Tampa Florida Fox WTVT
Added: August 30, 2008

Rep. Bilirakis speaks about his resolution, H.Con.Res. 295 - Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces.

Author: RepGusBilirakis
Keywords: Bilirakis