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Bilirakis, Gus M.

Bilirakis, Gus M.

RepublicanHouse·Florida, District 12

Serving since 2007 (110th–119th Congresses)

Contact

Office

2306 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0912

Campaign Finance (2026)

Raised$1.0M
Spent$707K
Cash on Hand$435K

Funding Sources

Individual$380K
PAC$580K
Small donors (≤$200)$6K
Large donors$374K

Top Industries

Miscellaneous Business$76K
Other$75K
Lawyers & Lobbyists$44K
Health Professionals$26K
Retired$11K

Source: FEC · 2026 cycle

About

Gus M. Bilirakis is a Republican Representative from Florida's 12th District who first entered Congress in 2007, succeeding his father, Michael Bilirakis, in the House.

Background

Gus Bilirakis was born on February 8, 1963. Before entering public office, he operated the Bilirakis Law Group, a legal practice specializing in probate and estate planning that he took over from his father. He also gained early political experience by helping to manage his father’s congressional campaigns.

Political career

Gus Bilirakis began his political career in the Florida House of Representatives, where he represented the 48th district from 1998 to 2006 and chaired several committees. A member of the Republican Party, he first entered Congress in 2007, succeeding his father in representing Florida's 9th congressional district. Since 2013, he has served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 12th congressional district following a period of redistricting.

Current focus

Bilirakis, Gus M. represents the 12th congressional district of FL in the U.S. House. Bilirakis, Gus M. chairs the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. They also serve on the Communications and Technology and the Health. They have sponsored 118 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8095; H.R. 8000; H.R. 7863.

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Committee Assignments

Legislative Activity

118

Bills Sponsored

10

Recent Votes

Vote history