On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (FL) - District 12
Post Office Box 606
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
8731 Citizens Drive
Suite 135
New Port Richey, FL 34654
15 N Main Street, Suite B
Brooksville, FL 34601
212 W Main Street, Suite 208A
Inverness, FL 34450
2306 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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
JD, Stetson University, 1989
BA, Political Science, University of Florida, 1986
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 12, 2013-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 12, 2024
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 12, 2024
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 12, 2022
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 9, 2007-2013
Senior Freshman Whip, Unites States House of Representatives, 2006-2008
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1999-2006
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
Former Member, Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Senior Member, Energy and Commerce Committee
Senior Member, Health Subcommittee
Chairman, Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee
Former Member, Republican Whip Team
Former Member, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, United States House of Representatives
Former Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
Former Member, Tea Party Caucus
Former Member, Veterans' Affairs Committee, United States House of Representatives
Senior member, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee
Senior Partner, Bilirakis Law Group
Former Staff Member, Congressman Don Sundquist, United States House of Representatives
Adjunct Professor, Government, Saint Petersburg Junior College
Former Intern, National Republican Congressional Committee
Former Intern, President Ronald Reagan
Instructor, Saint Petersburg College
Professor, University of South Florida
Chair, Republican Policy Committee Veterans' Affairs Task Force, present
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
Chair, Bob Dole Presidential Campaign, Pinellas County, 1996
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, International Foodservice Distributors Association
Upper Tampa Bay Cup Award, Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce
Father's Name:
Michael Bilirakis
Father's Occupation:
Representative, Florida's Ninth Congressional District 1983-2006.