Gus Bilirakis
Sourced recordU.S. House - FL District 12 · Congressional District 12
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Profile Snapshot
Gus Michael Bilirakis is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 12th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, he first entered Congress in 2007, where he succeeded his father Michael Bilirakis, representing Florida's 9th congressional district until redistricting. His district includes much of the northern portion of the Tampa Bay area. Bilirakis previously served as the Florida state representative for the 48th district from 1998 to 2006. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- PartialGus Bilirakis is a candidate for U.S. House - FL District 12profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,656,751.76 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Bilirakis Makes Important Eastern Mediterranean Policy Speech in Athens
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Bilirakis Announces $13.6 Million Federal Investment to Strengthen Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport
- VerifiedPublic statement: Bilirakis, Soto Introduce Bill to Protect America's Telecommunications Networks from Foreign Adversaries
- VerifiedPublic statement: Greek American Lawmakers Raise Serious Concerns Over Proposed U.S. Military Sale to Turkey
- VerifiedPublic statement: Bilirakis, Arrington, Miller-Meeks, Cammack, Palmer, Allen, Bean and Carter Introduce Bill to Strengthen Medicaid Oversight and Protect Taxpayer Dollars
- VerifiedNews coverage: Gus Bilirakis outpaces Democrats Darren McAuley, Kimberly Overman in second quarter - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Darren McAuley takes to sky in TV ad to survey Gus Bilirakis’ policy ‘damage’ - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: After redistricting, this Democrat says he can beat GOP Rep. Gus Bilirakis - Tampa Bay Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Gus Bilirakis Announces House Passage of Sunshine Protection Act - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: 'Exceptional commitment': Pete Buttigieg endorses Darren McAuley's bid to unseat Gus Bilirakis - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democratic poll shows Darren McAuley within striking distance of Gus Bilirakis - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Gus Bilirakis, Nicole Malliotakis and colleagues raise concerns over proposed U.S. military sale to Turkey - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Gus Bilirakis Acknowledges Advancements for Veterans with Major Richard Star Act Inclusion - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Gus Bilirakis Reintroduces Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Redistricting shuffle: Darren McAuley shifts to fight Gus Bilirakis in CD 12 - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Gus Bilirakis announces bid for re-election to U.S. House, highlights tax cuts and affordability efforts - Florida’s Voice
- VerifiedNews coverage: No. 16 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Gus Bilirakis - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress - U.S. Term Limits
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-06-02: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-21: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-19: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-03-09: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2025-12-18: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Voting Record Feed
Public Statements
> Home Media Press Releases July 9, 2026 Press Release Athens, Greece – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance and one of the leading voices in Congress on U.S.-Greece relations, participated this week as a featured speaker at the 30th Annual Government Roundtable hosted by The Economist in Greece. Issues : Foreign Affairs Read More Congressman Bilirakis Announces $13.6 Million Federal Investment to Strengthen Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Air
the 30th Annual Government Roundtable hosted by The Economist in Greece. Issues : Foreign Affairs Read More July 9, 2026 Press Release BROOKSVILLE, FL — Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today announced that Hernando County has been awarded $13.6 million in federal grant funding to support critical infrastructure improvements at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport. Issues : Economic Policy Read More Bilirakis, Soto Introduce Bill to Protect America's Telecommunications Networks from
nfrastructure improvements at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport. Issues : Economic Policy Read More June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Issues : Environment, Energy Production, and Infrastructure Read More Greek American Lawmakers Raise Serious Concerns Over Proposed U.S. Military Sale to Turkey June 29, 2026 Press Release Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Mik
rong> – U.S. Issues : Environment, Energy Production, and Infrastructure Read More June 29, 2026 Press Release Earlier today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Mike Haridopolos (FL-8) and Jimmy Patronis (FL-1) issued the following statement: Issues : Foreign Affairs Read More Bilirakis, Arrington, Miller-Meeks, Cammack, Palmer, Allen, Bean and Carter Introduce Bill to Strengthen Medicaid Oversight and Protect Taxpayer Dollars June 24, 2026 Press Release <p class
akis (NY-11), Mike Haridopolos (FL-8) and Jimmy Patronis (FL-1) issued the following statement: Issues : Foreign Affairs Read More June 24, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today introduced the Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026 , bipartisan legislation to strengthen oversight of the Medicaid program, improve accountability, and better protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud, and abuse. Th
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