Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R) — U.S. Representative for Florida's 12th District

Gus M. Bilirakis is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 12th District (FL-12).

District Geography

District covers all of Citrus County and Hernando County and part of Pasco County, including New Port Richey, Brooksville, Inverness, Dade City, and Crystal River.

District boundaries: 119th Congress · U.S. Census Bureau relationship files.

On the Record 98 tracked votes

Yea 90Nay 8

Biography

Gus Michael Bilirakis 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.

Wikipedia

Floor Statements

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025OPPOSE

“Every year, thousands of Americans battling leukemia, lymphoma, sickle cell disease, and other blood disorders rely on the C.W. Bill Young program to help find a compatible donor. For many patients, that match is their only chance at survival, Mr. Speaker. This legislation reauthorizes the program, modernizes the National Cord Blood Inventory, and strengthens our Nation's transplant system to help ensure patients continue to have access to these lifesaving transplants.”

Jul 20, 2026

KIDS ActSUPPORT

“I rise today to speak in strong in support of H.R. 7757, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, or the KIDS Act. This package will finally give parents real tools to protect their kids online. A key provision in the KIDS Act is my Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA. I have been working on KOSA, Mr. Speaker, for 3 years, and I am proud to see it finally reach the House floor. The need for action has never been clearer.”

March 3, 2026

Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance ActSUPPORT

“I am rising in strong support of H.R. 1262, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act, led by my friend, the gentleman from Texas, Congressman McCaul. This piece of legislation is comprised of bipartisan solutions to increase access to innovative treatments for those living with rare diseases, particularly children and adolescents. Ten years ago, Mr. Speaker, the idea that we would be able to not just treat but cure sickle cell disease sounded like a dream that was too far out of reach. Today, we are curing sickle cell disease.”

December 2, 2025

American Music Tourism Act of 2025OPPOSE

“let me tell you, the speaker on the floor of the House of Representatives in the great State of Florida used to begin his speeches by saying, ``I am fired up.'' I am fired up, Mr. Speaker, because we are going to pass a great bill that promotes America. With the previous bill honoring the 1980 USA Gold Medal hockey team, this is a great day in D.C. and all over the United States of America.”

April 29, 2025

Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025SUPPORT

“I commend Representative Houchin and Representative Kelly on this bipartisan bill. It is necessary that we pass this.”

March 27, 2025

Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025OPPOSE

“I urge a ``yes'' vote. Again, let's get this done as soon as possible.”

February 21, 2025

Voting Record

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027H.R. 8800

YeaJuly 22, 2026

Stop Insider Trading ActH.R. 7008

YeaJuly 22, 2026