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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · FLORIDA · 12TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · FL-12 · REP
Gus M. Bilirakis
Gus M. Bilirakis has represented Florida in the U.S. House since 2007. Chair of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
A lawyer, Bilirakis served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006 before entering Congress in 2007.
Bilirakis attended St. Petersburg College in 1983, earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida in 1986, and received a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1989. A lawyer, Bilirakis served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006 and entered Congress in 2007.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2007
- Age
- 63
- Committees
- 2 · 1 chair
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2007
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 63
Photo: Official portrait, 2022 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
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Gus M. Bilirakis at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 7 PTS IN 30 DAYS+60
▲ 69 GOOD LOOK86 VOTES17 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 9 STORIES
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NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSDemocrats look to flip Gus Bilirakis' seat; state elections chair talks… WFLA · Sep 23STATED POSITIONS
2026 FL U.S. House district 12 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Gus M. Bilirakis’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 98%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 16 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 98%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- Level with the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 66%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 9%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 3 of 32 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUL 21Amendment: Amendment sought to conduct a study to explore mechanisms by which federal aut…NAY
JUL 21Amendment: Amendment strikes section 518, relating to the pilot program on modernization…YEA
MAY 15Amendment: Amendment sought to redirect $481,832,000 from the NATO Security Investment Pr…YEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSGus M. Bilirakis’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Gus M. Bilirakis in the 119th Congress
32Sponsored
3Out of cmte
2Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored32
Out of committee3
Passed House2
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 979 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Passed House | 317 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1402 | TICKET ActCOMMERCE | Passed House | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4312 | SCORE ActSPORTS AND RECREATION | Out of committee | 22 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10532 | Beagle Liberation Act of 2026 | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10359 | Priority for Pediatric Cures ActHEALTH | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10185 | Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| 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.SPORTS AND RECREATION | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9978 | Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act of 2026TAXATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9541 | FIREWALL ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9422 | Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 9 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9089 | Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2026SOCIAL WELFARE | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7027 | Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2026ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
Plus 345 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Gus M. Bilirakis’s committee assignments
Energy and Commerce
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESCommerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (Chair)Communications and TechnologyHealth
SUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Gus M. Bilirakis’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1998 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Florida House of Representatives 1998–06U.S. House · FL-9/12 2007–
- 2007 – NOWU.S. House · FL-9/12
- 1998 – 06Florida House of Representatives
- BORN
- February 8, 1963 · Gainesville, Florida
- EDUCATION
- St. Petersburg College, 1983 · Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida, 1986 · Juris Doctor, Stetson University College of Law, 1989
2026 election: Florida’s 12th District
NEXT ELECTION · FL-12
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+42.1ON THE BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · FL-1271.0%
2022U.S. House · FL-1270.4%
2020U.S. House · FL-1262.9%
2018U.S. House · FL-1258.1%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 FL-12 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 FL U.S. House district 12 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Gus M. Bilirakis’s stated positions and sources
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Gus M. Bilirakis’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $1.6M
- CASH ON HAND
- $554K
- SPENT
- $1.2M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $659K · 44.3%
- PACs
- $829K · 55.7%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $38K
- Earmarked gifts · 39 donors
- $28K
- From the PAC itself
- $10K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $72K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Bhatt, AryanRedwood Research · MEMBER OF TECHNICAL STAFF$7K
Grove, Jeffrey S.Self · OSTEOPATHIC FAMILY PHYSICIAN$7K
Daly, RichardCatalyst Pharmaceuticals, INC. · CEO$7K
Psaros, MichaelKps Capital Partners, Lp · EQUITY FUND MANAGER$7K
Kimbell, JeffreySelf · HEALTH CARE CONSULTANT$7K
Marinakis, Markos K.Marinakis Catering · OWNER$7K
Demos, George GUc Davis Law School · PROFESSOR$7K
Wenk, ChristaThe Patient'S Law Firm · ATTORNEY$7K
Tsunis, George J.Chartwell Hotels · CEO$7K
Tsakopoulos, SofiaN/A · HOMEMAKER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $159K
- OPPOSING
- $0
Affordable Florida$159K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$542K
Contributions$163K
Advertising$88K
Travel$6K
Materials$5K
How to contact Gus M. Bilirakis
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2306 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-0912(202) 225-5755Call (202) 225-5755NEW PORT RICHEY
8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 135New Port Richey, FL 34654(727) 232-2921Call (727) 232-2921ONLINE
Websitebilirakis.house.gov
Instagram@gusbilirakis
YouTubeRepGusBilirakis
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