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Press Release: Bilirakis, Ruiz and Others Introduce Bill to Track and Reduce Burn Pit Exposure

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Bipartisan lawmakers proposed burn pit oversight legislation to improve servicemember exposure tracking and veteran care.

Investivoq AI Summary

Lawmakers introduce burn pits bill: Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Raul Ruiz and Claudia Tenney, along with Senators Peter Welch and Mike Crapo, introduced the WIPE OUT Burn Pits Act. The bipartisan bill would add reporting and tracking requirements for burn pit exposure and require toxic exposure to be recorded in servicemembers’ health records.

Measure aims to reduce exposure risks: The proposal would direct the Defense Department to identify nearby burn pits, report their locations to Congress, expand use of alternative waste disposal systems where possible, and work with host nations to phase out burn pits near U.S. personnel.

Support and context: Backers say the bill builds on the 2022 PACT Act, which expanded benefits for veterans exposed to toxins. The press release says veterans groups including DAV, IAVA and TAPS endorse the legislation.

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Gus M. Bilirakis Fundraising

Gus M. Bilirakis Fundraising

Gus M. Bilirakis recently disclosed $83.4K of fundraising in a Pre-General FEC disclosure filed on October 22nd, 2026. This was the 269th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year. 58.1% came from individual donors.

Bilirakis disclosed $329.7K of spending. This was the 232nd most from all Pre-General reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Bilirakis disclosed $254.2K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 509th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Gus M. Bilirakis's fundraising on Investivoq.

Gus M. Bilirakis Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gus M. Bilirakis:

  • H.R.10840: To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to complete a study and report on retention practices with respect to non-clinical personnel at health care facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • H.R.10532: Beagle Liberation Act of 2026
  • H.R.10359: Priority for Pediatric Cures Act
  • H.R.10185: Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026
  • H.R.10121: To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor American humanitarian and star athlete Roberto Clemente of Puerto Rico.
  • H.R.9978: Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act of 2026

You can track bills proposed by Gus M. Bilirakis on Investivoq's politician page for Bilirakis.

2026 Florida's 12th Congressional District Election

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Approximately $614,826 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • AFFORDABLE FLORIDA ($404,462)
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".

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