The U.S. House passed the bipartisan Sinkhole Mapping Act, directing studies on sinkhole formation causes and risk zone mapping.
Quiver AI Summary
On July 21, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 900, the Sinkhole Mapping Act, a bipartisan initiative led by Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Darren Soto. The legislation mandates the U.S. Geological Survey to study factors leading to sinkhole formation and create a public database to aid community planners and first responders.
Rep. Bilirakis expressed the need for improved public safety and consumer protection regarding sinkholes, stating, "To improve public safety...we need to study the causes and remedies of sinkholes." Similarly, Rep. Soto emphasized that a comprehensive mapping system is crucial for addressing the sinkhole issue affecting Florida.
The Sinkhole Mapping Act now moves to the Senate for consideration. It has garnered support from other representatives, highlighting the significance of having accessible data on risk zones, which aims to enhance community resilience and safety.
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Gus M. Bilirakis Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gus M. Bilirakis:
- H.R.4312: SCORE Act
- H.R.3577: END CELLS Act
- H.R.2817: Coastal Broadband Deployment Act
- H.R.2757: Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025
- H.R.2589: Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act of 2025
- H.R.2102: Major Richard Star Act
You can track bills proposed by Gus M. Bilirakis on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bilirakis.
Gus M. Bilirakis Fundraising
Gus M. Bilirakis recently disclosed $141.8K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 14th, 2025. This was the 542nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 33.7% came from individual donors.
Bilirakis disclosed $120.1K of spending. This was the 444th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bilirakis disclosed $294.0K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 584th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Gus M. Bilirakis's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
