This week, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., tapped U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., to serve as his veterans advisor.
Bilirakis served almost a decade and a half on the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee, including as vice chairman. He also served as veterans advisor to former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
“Among his most notable accomplishments, Bilirakis has authored legislation signed into law to improve mental health options, strengthen homeless prevention programs and boost educational benefits for veterans. He has also worked to improve the transition support veterans receive when returning to civilian life and to ensure formal recognition of the damage that toxic exposure has caused our nation’s heroes which has subsequently led to these veterans receiving the benefits to which they are entitled,” the congressman’s office noted.
“Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have made it my priority to act as the voice of the men and women who serve our nation,” said Bilirakis. “I’m grateful for this newest opportunity to strengthen that voice and will continue pushing to ensure veterans issues remain at the forefront of the priorities we tackle this Congress.”
“Congressman Bilirakis is widely regarded as one of Congress’ most effective members, and he has been a strong advocate in delivering real results on behalf of America’s veterans,” said Johnson. “I am proud to have Gus continue serving as special advisor to the speaker on veterans issues.”
Bilirakis was first elected to the House in 2006.
