U.S. Representative for Florida’s 12th District
Gus M. Bilirakis
Position · +0.42
- In office
- House 2007–now
19 years in CongressMore senior than 86% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 9%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Bills on
- Health
- Science, Technology, Communications
- International Affairs
- Age
- 63
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DDarren McAuley$729K
- DKimberly Overman$187K
- RShay Williams$23K
- IBranden Scrivener$8K
Bottom line
Chair of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade subcommittee (Energy and Commerce).
Where Bilirakis has influence
Roles
- Chair · Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (Energy and Commerce)
- Energy and Commerce · 4th in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 10th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 979 AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 4312 SCORE Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 1402 TICKET Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Bilirakis’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Bilirakis breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Bilirakis voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 9% · 4 of 47 party 7%
- Armed Forces & National Security 8% · 3 of 38 party 3%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Bilirakis broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Bilirakis is saying
All 10 statements and posts-
Hosted House Energy and Commerce Chairman for Tampa Bay health care affordability roundtable.
HealthAI-read
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Bilirakis-Backed CHANGE Act to Improve Early Alzheimer’s Detection Advances Out of Committee
Applauded committee advancement of CHANGE Act for early Alzheimer's detection.
“Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that has touched my family personally, so I understand the tremendous toll it takes not only on patients, but also on the loved ones who care for them.”
HealthAI-read
Mentions H.R. 6130
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Announced House passage of Water Resources Development Act with Florida water infrastructure priorities.
“Florida is growing rapidly, and we have to make sure our infrastructure keeps pace while protecting the natural resources that make our communities such special places to live, work and raise a family.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Bilirakis to Host 20th Annual Veterans Resource Fair with Senators Scott and Moody
Announced 20th annual Veterans Resource Fair with senators to connect veterans with benefits and services.
“Serving those who have served our nation is one of my highest priorities, and I’m incredibly proud that we are celebrating the 20th year of bringing this important event directly to our local Veterans and their families.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Bilirakis Celebrates House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
Applauded House passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
“Here in Florida, we know firsthand how important it is to have reliable access to emergency information before, during, and after a hurricane.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Bilirakis, Barragán, Cammack, Auchincloss, Kean & Mullin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Protect Rare Pediatric Disease Drug Development Program -Legislation Provides Long-Term Certainty to Encourage Investment in Lifesaving…
“Parents of children battling rare diseases should never have to hear that promising research was abandoned because there wasn’t enough incentive to pursue a treatment.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Bilirakis voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 172 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Bilirakis’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 32
- Action in committee 8
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
32 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 31 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 36 sponsored billsSponsored 36 (House median 25) · cosponsored 345 (median 289), 133 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Science, Technology, Communications, International Affairs.
- H.R. 10359 Priority for Pediatric Cures ActHealth · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4837 Written Informed Consent ActRequires written informed consent for military medical procedures and treatments. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10532 Beagle Liberation Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7027 Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2026Restores or modifies veterans' compensation benefits. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8000 END 7-OH ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10185 Part D Premium Protection Act of 2026Health · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- 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 Aug 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9978 Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 66 | 59% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 75% |
| Energy | 35 | 77% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 84% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Immigration | 15 | 73% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 79% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Bilirakis voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RMike KellyPA-1698%agreement
- RDavid KustoffTN-898%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Bilirakis most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Bilirakis’s campaign raised $1.6M: $659K (41%) from individuals and $829K (52%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $554K.
Through Jul 29, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Bilirakis
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 281.
- National Association of Broadcasters Trade association PAC
- American Clinical Laboratory Associaton Trade association PAC
- American College of Radiation Oncology Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Bilirakis this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBilirakis’s own leadership PAC: Giving US Security Political Action Committee. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Bilirakis’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, FL-12Republican2013–present
- U.S. House, FL-9Republican2007–2013
Seat
- State
- Florida
- District
- 12
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 63
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5755
2306 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Inverness, Brooksville, New Port Richey
- Website
- bilirakis.house.gov
- GusBilirakis
- gusbilirakis
- YouTube
- RepGusBilirakis
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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