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  • 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
12/08/2011 H.Con.Res.87 Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard should be provided for a memorial to honor the members of the Armed Forces who have served as divers and whose service in defense of the United States has been carried out beneath the waters of the world. 12/08/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
12/08/2011 H.R.1411 Metropolitan Medical Response System Program Act of 2011 12/08/2011 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .  (All Actions)
11/29/2011 H.R.3335 National Parks Freedom Pass Act 11/29/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.  (All Actions)
10/25/2011 H.R.3131 To direct the Secretary of State to submit a report on whether any support organization that participated in the planning or execution of the recent Gaza flotilla attempt should be designated as a foreign terrorist organization and any actions taken by the Department of State to express gratitude to the government of Greece for preventing the Gaza flotilla from setting sail in contravention of Israel's legal blockade of Gaza, and for other purposes. 10/25/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .  (All Actions)
07/22/2011 H.R.1826 To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees. 07/22/2011 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .  (All Actions)
07/21/2011 H.R.2274 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. 07/21/2011 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .  (All Actions)
06/06/2011 H.R.2001 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the payment of unemployment compensation to individuals discharged for drug or alcohol use. 06/06/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.  (All Actions)
06/01/2011 H.R.2067 Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2011 06/01/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
06/01/2011 H.R.1211 Student Visa Security Improvement Act 06/01/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.  (All Actions)
04/15/2011 H.R.1570 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the value of the service not performed during the period employees are performing service as members of the Ready Reserve or the National Guard. 04/15/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
02/25/2011 H.R.303 Retired Pay Restoration Act 02/25/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
11/18/2010 H.Res.1729 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. 11/18/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
10/20/2010 H.R.6227 Extended TRICARE Coverage for Military Families Now Act 10/20/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
09/28/2010 H.Res.1631 Calling for the protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom. 09/28/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/02/2010 H.R.5648 To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees. 07/02/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
06/15/2010 H.R.5208 Student Visa Security Improvement Act 06/15/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.  (All Actions)
01/28/2010 H.R.4492 Metropolitan Medical Response System Program Act of 2009 01/28/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.  (All Actions)
12/09/2009 H.R.2278 To direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East, and for other purposes. 12/09/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
10/28/2009 H.Res.838 Welcoming to the United States and to Washington, DC, His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch on his current trip on October 20, 2009, through November 6, 2009. 10/28/2009 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/23/2009 H.R.752 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a program in the maritime environment for the mobile biometric identification of suspected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance border security. 10/23/2009 For Further Action See H.R.3619.  (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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