• 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
07/17/2008 H.Con.Res.295 Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces. 07/17/2008 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.  (All Actions)
07/15/2008 H.R.5898 Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008 07/15/2008 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
06/26/2008 H.Res.1308 Condemning the broadcasting of incitement to violence against Americans and the United States in media based in the Middle East, and for other purposes. 06/26/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
06/12/2008 H.R.1197 Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 06/12/2008 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
06/04/2008 H.R.6181 American Heroes' Homeownership Assistance Act of 2008 06/04/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
02/29/2008 H.R.5481 Military Pay Improvement Act of 2008 02/29/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
01/14/2008 H.R.4577 Student Visa Security Improvement Act 01/14/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.  (All Actions)
10/17/2007 H.Res.549 Recognizing the importance of America's Waterway Watch program, and for other purposes. 10/17/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/09/2007 H.Res.405 Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for implementation of the July 8, 2006, United Nations-brokered agreement between President of the Republic of Cyprus Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relating to the reunification of Cyprus. 10/09/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/02/2007 H.Res.705 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Chinese Communist Party should be condemned for engaging in coercive abortion practices, and for other purposes. 10/02/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/25/2007 H.R.3653 Iran Human Rights Act of 2007 09/25/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/19/2007 H.R.2704 Gulf Coast All-Hazard Readiness Act of 2007 09/19/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
09/06/2007 H.Res.638 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations should forthwith take the procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations to establish India as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. 09/06/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
08/04/2007 H.Res.627 Supporting the removal of Turkish occupation troops from the Republic of Cyprus. 08/04/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
06/28/2007 H.R.2319 TRICARE Mail-Order Pharmacy Pilot Program Act 06/28/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
06/28/2007 H.R.2027 Military Pay Improvement Act of 2007 06/28/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
06/19/2007 H.R.704 To amend title 38, United States Code, to reduce from age 57 to age 55 the age after which the remarriage of the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran shall not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation otherwise payable to that surviving spouse. 06/19/2007 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
06/07/2007 H.R.913 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 06/07/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
05/18/2007 H.R.722 Increasing Access to Higher Education Act 05/18/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.  (All Actions)
04/25/2007 H.R.1912 Medicare Hearing Enhancement and Auditory Rehabilitation (HEAR) Act of 2007 04/25/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (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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