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Academy Nominations

Each member of Congress, either in the House of Representatives or the Senate, is allowed a total of five appointees in each service academy. For each vacancy, I am allowed to nominate ten individuals.

Contact Information

Main and District Office Address' and Telephone Numbers as well as an online contact form.

Digital Television (DTV) Transition

The digital TV (DTV) transition is the switch from traditional analog TV to digital TV, a modern technology with many benefits. February 17, 2009 is the deadline by which traditional analog TV service will be shut off.

Business Opportunities with the Federal Government

Information gateway, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, provides guidance and online procurement procedures for doing business with the federal government.

Federal Government Resources

An informational page listing the other government Web sites in one convenient place.

Federal Education Loans and Grants

This Information Web page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, guides students through the process of locating and applying for financial aid.

Flag Requests

If you are a resident of Florida's Ninth Congressional District, you may purchase a U.S. flag from the office of Rep. Gus Bilirakis. You may also request that your new flag be flown over the Capitol. Flags may be flown for a particular person, event, or organization, and may be flown on a specific date. A certificate of recognition is included with each flag.

Federal Grants And Funding Assistance

There are thousands of federal grant programs that your organization might be eligible for and I am often asked about what is available. Following this link should answer some of your questions.

Help with a Federal Agency

If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my office might be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem.

Internship Opportunities

The office of Congressman Gus Bilirakis runs an internship program accepting college students interested in learning about the operations of a congressional office. In addition to general office support, interns assist the Congressman's staff with constituent services, Capitol tours, and light research. Interns are also encouraged to attend hearings, lectures, and seminars available in Congress and around the Hill.

Just for Kids

A collection of fun resources for Kids.

Privacy Policy

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Small Business Assistance

The Internet provides a wealth of information, data, and tools of use to small businesses. This page has few useful resources.

Tour Requests

For those constituents visiting the Washington D.C. area, I am pleased to offer this information on local tours and points of interest. As this information is subject to change throughout the year, I recommend that you call the numbers listed to ensure times and availabilities of tours.

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