• BILIRAKIS, GUS M
Experience: House: District 12, 2007-Present
Home State: Florida
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,057,011Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Gus Michael Bilirakis
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Eva; 4 Children: Michael, Teddy, Manuel, Nicholas
    Birth Date: 02/08/1963
    Birth Place: Gainesville, FL
    Home City: Palm Harbor, FL
    Religion: Greek Orthodox

Education

    JD, Stetson University, 1989
    BA, Political Science, University of Florida, 1986

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 12, 2006-present
    Senior Freshman Whip, Unites States House of Representatives, 2006-2008
    Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1999-2006

Current Legislative Committees

    Energy and Commerce, Member
    Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, Member
    Subcommittee on Health (Energy and Commerce), Member
    Subcommittee on Health (Veterans' Affairs), Member
    Veterans' Affairs, Vice Chair

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, present
    Member, Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Hellenic-Israel Alliance, present
    Co-Chair, House Community College Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, House Congenital Heart Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Military Veterans' Caucus, present
    Chair, Republican Policy Committee Veterans' Affairs Task Force, present
    Former Member, Republican Whip Team
    Former Member, Tea Party Caucus

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, present
    Member, Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Hellenic-Israel Alliance, present
    Co-Chair, House Community College Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, House Congenital Heart Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Military Veterans' Caucus, present
    Chair, Republican Policy Committee Veterans' Affairs Task Force, present
    Former Member, Republican Whip Team
    Former Member, Tea Party Caucus

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, American Hellenic Education Progressive Association
    Member, Clearwater Bar Association
    Board Member, Congressional Award
    Member, Elks Club
    Member, Freemasons
    Former Board Member, Hospice of Pasco/Hernando
    Former Member, Levendia Dance and Culture Troupe
    Member, Moose Lodge
    Member, Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce
    Member, Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee
    Member, Tampa Bay Advisory Board, Greek Studies Program, University of Florida
    Member, Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce
    Member, Tarpon Springs Rotary Club
    Member, West Pasco Chamber of Commerce

Additional Information

Awards:

113th Congress (2013)

    ACU Conservative Award, The American Conservative Union
    Legislator of the Year Award, Florida VFW

112th Congress (2011-2012)

    Community Spirit Award, Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force
    "Epiros" Olympias Honorary Award, Society of Epirotes of Florida
    Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business
    Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award for the State of Florida, Air Force Association
    Pancyprian Association of Florida Annual Award, Pancyprian Association of Florida
    Pericles Award, Order of AEHPA

11th Congress (2009-2010)

    ACU Conservative Award, The American Conservative Union
    Conservative Award, American Conservative Union
    Distinguished Community Health Superhero Award, National Association of Community Health Centers
    Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business
    Legislative Leadership Award, BayCare Behavioral Health
    L. Mendel Rivers Award of Excellence, Air Force Sergeants Association
    Man of the Year Award, United Hellenic Voters of America
    Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
    Tax Fighter Award, National Tax Limitation Committee

110th Congress (2007-2008)

    "A in English" Award, U.S. English, Inc.
    "Buck" Gillispie Congressional Award, Blinded American Veterans Foundation
    Champion of National Security, Center for Security Policy
    Friend of the Shareholder, American Shareholders Association
    Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business
    Guardian of Worker Freedom, Alliance for Worker Freedom
    Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform
    Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
    The Livanos Award, The National Coordinated Effort of Hellenes
    Thomas Jefferson Award, Internation Foodservice Distributors Association
    Upper Tampa Bay Cup Award, Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

No Opinion
Total: 148
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
02/20/2015 H.R.971 Orphan Product Extensions Now Accelerating Cures and Treatments Act of 2015 02/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/03/2015 H.R.361 Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act 02/03/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
01/07/2015 H.R.192 SHUT Act of 2015 01/07/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
12/10/2014 H.R.5750 Orphan Product Extensions Now Accelerating Cures and Treatments Act of 2014 12/10/2014 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
04/01/2014 H.R.4352 Flood Insurance Integrity Act of 2014 04/01/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
11/19/2013 H.Res.188 Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay. 11/19/2013 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .  (All Actions)
07/31/2014 H.R.4450 Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014 07/31/2014 Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.  (All Actions)
07/07/2014 H.R.4977 COVER Act 07/07/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
04/30/2014 H.R.3283 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2013 04/30/2014 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
03/25/2014 H.R.4151 Veterans Education Survey Act of 2014 03/25/2014 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
02/04/2014 H.R.1791 Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act 02/04/2014 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
01/24/2014 H.R.3794 To repeal the annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62, and for other purposes. 01/24/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
12/20/2013 H.R.3795 OH No Act of 2013 12/20/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
12/13/2013 H.R.3730 Public Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2013 12/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
11/01/2013 H.R.3392 Medicare Part D Patient Safety and Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2013 11/01/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
10/23/2013 H.R.3312 Homeowners Flood Insurance Relief Act of 2013 10/23/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
09/10/2013 H.Res.338 Recognizing the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois, and the contributions of Hellenism to the United States and celebrating Greek and American democracy. 09/10/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
08/02/2013 H.R.2927 No Taxation Without Verification Act of 2013 08/02/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/26/2013 H.R.2828 MAP Act of 2013 07/26/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/23/2013 H.R.2794 Perpetual POW/MIA Stamp Act 07/23/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
Total: 1374
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/12/2017 H.R.2372 VETERAN Act
05/19/2017 H.R.2288 Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017
05/19/2017 H.R.1329 Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.2519 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
05/18/2017 H.R.1997 Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.259 Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
05/18/2017 H.R.1918 Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.1911 Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.218 Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
05/18/2017 H.Res.188 Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.
05/11/2017 H.R.2415 Everglades FIRST Act
05/04/2017 H.R.2192 To amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the non-application of certain State waiver provisions to Members of Congress and congressional staff. Passed Yea
05/03/2017 H.R.2334 Food and Drug Administration Safety Over Sequestration Act of 2017
05/02/2017 H.Con.Res.51 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.
04/28/2017 H.R.2232 Promoting Equality and Accountability at the United Nations Act of 2017
04/26/2017 H.R.1876 Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2017
04/25/2017 H.Res.276 Expressing the sense of the House that more should be done to instill Holocaust education in school curricula around the country.
04/25/2017 H.R.703 Apollo I Memorial Act
04/13/2017 H.J.Res.43 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients. Passed Aye
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