- BILIRAKIS, GUS M
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- 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
Total: 148
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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05/17/2016 | H.R.5145 | To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to exclude abuse-deterrent formulations of prescription drugs from the Medicaid additional rebate requirement for new formulations of prescription drugs, and for other purposes. | 05/17/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
05/11/2016 | H.R.4063 | Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act | 05/11/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) |
04/29/2016 | H.R.5098 | FTC REPORTS Act | 04/29/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (All Actions) |
12/10/2015 | H.R.4089 | Student Visa Security Improvement Act | 12/10/2015 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
12/03/2015 | H.R.3954 | Camp Lejeune Reservist Parity Act of 2015 | 12/03/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions) |
11/06/2015 | H.R.3952 | Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2015 | 11/06/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
09/18/2015 | H.R.3558 | Perpetual POW/MIA Stamp Act | 09/18/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
08/13/2015 | H.R.2264 | To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a space-available transportation priority for veterans of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total. | 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (All Actions) |
08/13/2015 | H.R.303 | Retired Pay Restoration Act | 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) |
07/29/2015 | H.R.3317 | Flood Insurance Integrity Act of 2015 | 07/29/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (All Actions) |
06/12/2015 | H.R.2746 | SHELTER Act | 06/12/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
06/01/2015 | H.R.2299 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for site-of-service price transparency under the Medicare program. | 06/01/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
06/01/2015 | H.R.2298 | Medicare Patient Safety and Drug Abuse Prevention Act | 06/01/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
05/22/2015 | H.R.2433 | To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to enhancing combination products review. | 05/22/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
05/15/2015 | H.R.271 | COVER Act | 05/15/2015 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (All Actions) |
04/16/2015 | H.R.643 | Veterans Education Survey Act of 2015 | 04/16/2015 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (All Actions) |
03/27/2015 | H.R.1570 | Medicaid and CHIP Territory Transparency and Information Act | 03/27/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
03/20/2015 | H.R.1353 | PATIENT Act of 2015 | 03/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
03/10/2015 | H.R.1116 | Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act of 2015 | 03/10/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
02/27/2015 | H.R.556 | Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2015 | 02/27/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
Total: 1374
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