Gus Bilirakis

U.S. Representative - Florida's 12th Congressional District

Republican

Federal

Since January 2025 — January 2027

⚡ Up for Re-Election — Aug 18 2026

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Promise Score

75%

2 kept · 2 partial · 1 pending

Voting Attendance

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The Bottom Line

Mixed Record — 75% Promise Score

75%

Out of 4 scored promises, Gus Bilirakis has 2 promises kept, 2 partial, 1 pending. The record shows partial follow-through — some promises kept, others not delivered. 1 additional promise is still being tracked.

2 Kept 2 Partial 1 Pending

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Restoring Fiscal Responsibility Through Spending Restraint

Economy & Taxes

◐ Partial

The Promise

"Our country faces an unsustainable national debt. We must work in a fiscally responsible manner — I will continue to fight for common sense reforms in the best interest of the people of Florida's 12th District."

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The Record

Bilirakis has consistently opposed spending increases through floor speeches and constituent forums, voting against a prior debt-ceiling increase (H.R. 1314) and publicly calling for 'common sense reforms for a more fiscally responsible budget.' In January 2026, he supported the FY2026 Appropriations package, which included $5.5 million in local community projects he sponsored — a tension with his fiscal restraint rhetoric. As of May 27, 2026, no specific legislation authored solely by Bilirakis that directly curtails federal spending has been enacted into law, leaving his commitment partially fulfilled through rhetoric and select votes but not transformative legislative action.

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Advancing Bipartisan Healthcare and Consumer Legislation

Government Reform

◐ Partial

The Promise

"Congress must make serious fiscal reforms to ensure our financial stability — I have developed solid relationships with colleagues on both sides of the aisle and I always work to reach consensus on issues that will improve the lives of my constituents."

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The Record

Bilirakis has a documented record of bipartisan legislative activity. Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey records him claiming 11 authored bills signed into law since 2019, and a 2024 House press release referenced 47 total bills signed since 2015. In the 119th Congress (2025–2026), he introduced multiple bipartisan bills including H.R. 8095 (Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act, introduced March 26, 2026) and H.R. 8000 (END 7-OH Act, introduced March 19, 2026), both referred to committee. He also co-authored eight health care policy measures included in the FY2026 Appropriations package passed by the House in January 2026. As of May 27, 2026, no 119th Congress bills he sponsored have been enacted into law.

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Protecting Veterans Through PACT Act and VA Funding

Economy & Taxes

✓ Kept

The Promise

"I am most passionate about ensuring our nation's heroes receive the care and benefits they have earned through their service and sacrifice."

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The Record

Bilirakis voted in favor of the Honoring our PACT Act (H.R. 3967) on March 3, 2022 (Roll Call Vote 57), which passed 256-174. He was also a co-sponsor on related PACT Act provisions and authored key burn pit presumption provisions included in the final bill, inspired by constituent Lauren Price. In 2026, Bilirakis supported the FY26 budget, which included a record-high $4.8 billion in VA non-recurring maintenance funding. These actions represent a sustained, documented record of legislative support for toxic-exposed veterans consistent with his stated commitment.

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Advancing Diabetes Prevention and Care Legislation

Healthcare

○ Pending

The Promise

"I remain committed to results-driven leadership and strong constituent service [in advancing diabetes prevention and care legislation]."

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The Record

Bilirakis serves as co-chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus alongside Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO). In the 119th Congress (2025–2026), he co-sponsored multiple diabetes-related bills: the PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523, introduced February 24, 2025) to expand virtual access to the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program; the Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 5461) to extend Type 1 diabetes research funding; and the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act (H.R. 3826, June 2025). He also co-sponsored H.R. 9000 (introduced May 21, 2026 by Rep. Schrier), a bill to establish a public awareness campaign for Type 1 diabetes screening. As of May 27, 2026, none of these bills have been enacted into law.

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Taxpayer Protection Pledge — Opposition to Tax Increases

Economy & Taxes

✓ Kept

The Promise

"I am a proud signer of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, committing to oppose any and all tax increases."

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The Record

Bilirakis is a documented signer of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge administered by Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), committing to oppose any net income tax increases on individuals and businesses. His name appears in ATR's federal pledge signers list (FL-09, subsequently representing FL-12). He voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and against the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, citing opposition to spending and tax burdens. His public statements at constituent forums and on the House floor consistently reinforce anti-tax-increase rhetoric. As of May 27, 2026, no vote in violation of this pledge has been documented.

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Gus M. Bilirakis is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 12th Congressional District, a Republican who was first elected to Congress on November 7, 2006, and has served in his current district configuration since January 3, 2013. Before serving in Congress, Bilirakis operated a law practice and served in the Florida House of Representatives, following in the footsteps of his father, former U.S. Representative Michael Bilirakis. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Florida in 1986 and a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1989. During his congressional tenure, he has served as a Senior Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and has been a consistent advocate for veterans' affairs, healthcare policy, and fiscal conservatism. He has authored and championed legislation related to veterans' benefits and consumer protection, earning recognition from numerous veterans' service organizations. His current priorities include representing the constituents of Citrus, Hernando, and most of Pasco counties, and he has declared his candidacy for re-election in 2026.

Others from Federal Government

U.S. Representative is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the federal legislative branch, serving a two-year term. The role carries responsibility for drafting and voting on federal legislation, representing the interests of constituents within the congressional district, and conducting oversight of the executive branch.

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Office Phone

(202) 225-5755

Office Address

2354 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515

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