Gus Bilirakis

Gus Bilirakis REPRepublican

United States Representative, FL-12

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Gus BilirakisREPRepublican United States Representative, FL-12
61
Years of Age
25
Years of Experience
FLResidence (state)

Gus Michael Bilirakis (BILL-ih-RACK-iss; born February 8, 1963) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 12th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, he first entered Congress in 2007, where he succeeded his father Michael Bilirakis, representing Florida's 9th congressional district until redistricting. His district includes much of the northern portion of the Tampa Bay area. Bilirakis previously served as the Florida state representative for the 48th district from 1998 to 2006.

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Campaign Funding

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$2,021,336
Total Raised
$2,093,125
Total Spent
$19,607
Cash on Hand
Top Industries  (1 - 4 of 10) View All Industries
99%
Health Professionals$288,929
31%
Real Estate$89,872
30%
Retired$88,219
27%
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products$77,950
26%
Lawyers/Law Firms$76,100
22%
Health Services/HMOs$65,406
21%
Misc Business$61,922
18%
Insurance$51,250
17%
Electric Utilities$49,000
16%
Lodging/Tourism$48,000
Direct campaign contributions grouped by the industry industry of each donor/PAC.

Largest Contributors

Funding generally from an organization's PAC or its members/employees. Organizations did not donate directly.
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education6 - 6 of 4
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts
1986
St. Petersburg College
1981 - 1983
Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctor
1989
Tarpon Springs High School
Past Positions1 - 11 of 11
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Florida
2013 - Current
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Florida
2007 - 2013
Senior Freshman Whip
Unites States House of Representatives
2006 - 2008
Representative
Florida State House of Representatives
1999 - 2006
Senior Partner
Bilirakis Law Group
Adjunct Professor
Government, Saint Petersburg Junior College
Former Intern
President Ronald Reagan
Former Intern
National Republican Congressional Committee
Former Staff Member
Congressman Don Sundquist, United States House of Representatives
Instructor
Saint Petersburg College
Professor
University of South Florida
Other Experience1 - 33 of 33
Chair
Republican Policy Committee Veterans' Affairs Task Force
Current
Chair
Bob Dole Presidential Campaign, Pinellas County
1996
Board Member
Congressional Award
Former Board Member
Hospice of Pasco/Hernando
Former Member
Levendia Dance and Culture Troupe
Member
American Hellenic Education Progressive Association
Member
Tampa Bay Advisory Board, Greek Studies Program, University of Florida
Member
Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Member
Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce
Member
Moose Lodge
Member
Freemasons
Member
Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee
Member
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Member
Elks Club
Member
Tarpon Springs Rotary Club
Member
Clearwater Bar Association
Co-Chair
House Congenital Heart Caucus
Current
Co-Chair
Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues
Current
Co-Chair
Hellenic-Israel Alliance
Current
Co-Chair
House Community College Caucus
Current
Co-Chair
Military Veterans' Caucus
Current
Member
Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus
Current
Chairman
Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee
Former Member
Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Tea Party Caucus
Former Member
Republican Whip Team
Former Member
Veterans' Affairs Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, United States House of Representatives
Former Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
Senior Member
Energy and Commerce Committee
Senior Member
Health Subcommittee
Senior member
the Communications and Technology Subcommittee,
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