Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1983-2007

Experience, Biomedical Research Caucus

Co Chair, Caucus on Community Health Centers

Co Chair, Co Founder, Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues

Co Chair, Co Founder, Military Veterans Caucus

Co Chair, Congressional Coalition on Adoption

Experience, Congressional Diabetes Caucus

Experience, Congressional Disabilities Caucus

Experience, Congressional Fire Services caucus

Experience, Congressional Human Rights Caucus

Experience, Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus

Experience, Congressional Steel Caucus

Experience, Congressional Task Force on POW/MIAs

Experience, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus

Co Chair, Minor League Baseball League Caucus

Experience, National Guard and Reserve Component Caucus

Experience, National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization

Experience, Older Americans Caucus

Experience, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus

Chair, Task Force on the Elderly

Experience, Aerospace Contract Administrator

Experience, Attorney

Experience, Judge

Geophysical Engineer, Offshore Oil Exploration

Experience, Petroleum Engineer

Experience, Small Businessman

Experience, Steelworker

United States Air Force, 1951-1955

Experience, American Bar Association

Experience, American Judicature Society

Experience, Florida Bar Association

Experience, West Pasco Bar Association

Astrological Sign:

Cancer

Awards:

-Congressional Award, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2004
-L. Mendel Rivers Award of Excellence, Air Force Sergeants Association
-Silver Helmet Award, AMVETS
-Inspirational Leadership Award, Military Order of the Purple Heart