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Federal · 2026 Candidate

Gus M Bilirakis

Running for U.S. House District 12, District 12
Party: RepublicanIncumbentStatus: QualifiedFiled: Jan 3, 2005
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What to know

Bilirakis has held this seat since 2007 and succeeded his father, who held it for 24 years before him — the family has represented this part of the Tampa Bay coast in Congress since 1983. He campaigns on federal money delivered to Pasco after Helene and Milton rather than on national issues.

How Gus Has Actually Voted

Gus M Bilirakis currently serves as U.S. Representative, so there is a record — not just campaign statements. 645 recorded votes across the 119th Congress.

Yea
370
Nay
105
Other
170
Most recent votes
H CON RES 892026-07-23NAY
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed
H R 88842026-07-23YEA
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed
H R 88002026-07-22AYE
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed to
H R 88002026-07-22AYE
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Failed
H R 88002026-07-22AYE
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed to
H R 88002026-07-22AYE
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Failed
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U.S. House and Senate roll calls for the 119th Congress, from the Office of the Clerk and senate.gov. Votes in the Florida Legislature are listed separately where they exist.

Who's Funding This Campaign

Federal Election Commission filings for the 2026 cycle, through July 29, 2026. That is the most recent full report the FEC requires — anything raised since is not public yet. The October Quarterly report covers through September 30, 2026 and is due October 15, 2026.

Raised
$1,588,538
Spent
$1,155,885
Cash on hand
$554,070
PACs that gave directly — $828,700

Contributions from registered political committees straight to the campaign.

Charter Communications PAC$10,000
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC (AIPAC)$10,000
US Sugar Corp. Emp. Stock Ownership PAC$10,000
American Academy of Dermatology Assoc. PAC$10,000
Aicpa PAC$10,000
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings PAC$10,000
Space Exploration Technologies Corp PAC$10,000
Labpac American Clinical Laboratory Assoc$10,000
+ 256 more
Bundled through — $99,075

These groups did not give this money. Individual donors wrote these checks and the organization passed them through. It still shows who is organizing support — but it is people's money, not the group's.

WinRed· 61 donors$66,725
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC (AIPAC)· 30 donors$26,750
National Association of Broadcasters PAC (nabpac)· 8 donors$5,100
Republican Jewish Coalition PAC (rjc PAC)· 1 donor$500
Money the donor list doesn't show

$7,612 from small-dollar donors. Contributions under a $200 running total are not itemized, so federal law does not require their names to be disclosed at all.

$66,567 transferred in from joint fundraising committees the campaign itself takes part in. This is the campaign's own fundraising structure moving money, not an outside backer.

Outside spending

Spent by outside groups, not given to the campaign. By law these groups cannot coordinate with the candidate — money spent against an opponent still helps, and a candidate has no say over it.

Supporting Gus M Bilirakis
Affordable Florida$1,500

Source: Federal Election Commission. Figures cover the 2026 cycle only and are rounded to whole dollars. Principal committee: Bilirakis for Congress.

Positions on Key Issues

Sourced from campaign websites and public statements. These are the candidate's own claims as published, not independently verified by Activate Pinellas unless marked.

Housing
Gus Bilirakis is delivering real results for Tampa Bay families: taking on skyrocketing property insurance, fighting for affordable housing, and working to lower the cost of living across Pasco and Hillsborough.
Gus Bilirakis is delivering real results for Tampa Bay families: taking on skyrocketing property insurance, fighting for affordable housing, and working to lower the cost of living across Pasco and Hillsborough. Donate Now See the Record
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Education
$3M in school-safety funding for Pasco County Schools this year.
$3M in school-safety funding for Pasco County Schools this year.
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Healthcare
Standing with our veterans, delivering healthcare, housing, and job opportunities. EASE Act, extending telehealth access for seniors.
Seniors, veterans, and the kids next door. $4 million for Moffitt Cancer Center and nearly $6 million for cancer research at USF in Hillsborough County. $2M to expand mental-health services at Federally Qualified Health Centers. Magnolia Oaks Veterans Housing & Vincent House Pasco, federal dollars Gus delivered. Standing with our veterans, delivering healthcare, housing, and job opportunities. EASE Act, extending telehealth access for seniors. Longest-ever KidCare reauthorization in the program's history. Working to pass the Major Richard Star Act for combat-injured veterans.
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$4 million for Moffitt Cancer Center and nearly $6 million for cancer research at USF in Hillsborough County.
$4 million for Moffitt Cancer Center and nearly $6 million for cancer research at USF in Hillsborough County.
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Insurance
Taking on skyrocketing homeowners insurance with the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act, up to a $10,000 above-the-line deduction.
Lower costs, real tax relief, and a stronger recovery. Taking on skyrocketing homeowners insurance with the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act, up to a $10,000 above-the-line deduction. Fighting for affordable housing so families can afford to stay in the homes and neighborhoods they love. $6,000 senior tax exemption locked in under the new tax law. No tax on tips. No tax on overtime. Co-sponsored legislation to eliminate taxes on Social Security. $585M in federal disaster-recovery dollars flowing into Pasco County after Helene & Milton.
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Immigration
Securing the southern border to choke off cartels driving fentanyl into our communities.
Safer streets, safer schools, safer kids. Securing the southern border to choke off cartels driving fentanyl into our communities. Standing with Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco's law-enforcement-first approach. $3M in school-safety funding for Pasco County Schools this year. The Take It Down Act, signed into law, going after predators using AI to victimize kids. Working to empower parents with greater tools to keep kids safe online.
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Economy
Gus has worked to cut taxes for Middle Class Americans, create jobs by supporting small businesses, and secure our southern border. He has also been steadfast in opposing government intrusion in our lives, unconstitutional mandates, and reckless spending that fuels inflation. He remains committed to improving educational opportunities, providing access to quality healthcare, balancing the budget, regaining energy independence, and protecting Americans’ privacy.
A CONSERVATIVE CHAMPION BACKED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP As a second generation Greek American Gus Bilirakis is deeply committed to enforcing the rule of law, defending your freedoms and preserving the American dream for future generations. Gus has proven himself to be a visionary leader who champions the needs of seniors, Veterans and Florida’s families. Gus has worked to cut taxes for Middle Class Americans, create jobs by supporting small businesses, and secure our southern border. He has also been steadfast in opposing government intrusion in our lives, unconstitutional mandates, and reckless spending that fuels inflation. He remains committed to improving educational opportunities, providing access to quality healthcare, balancing the budget, regaining energy independence, and protecting Americans’ privacy. WE CAN COUNT ON GUS TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT TRUMP AND THE AMERICA FIRST AGENDA IN CONGRESS! READ ABOUT GUS'S CONSERVATIVE RECORD GUS IN THE NEWS
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Gus has worked to cut taxes for Middle Class Americans, create jobs by supporting small businesses, and secure our southern border. He has also been steadfast in opposing government intrusion in our lives, unconstitutional mandates, and reckless spending that fuels inflation. He remains committed to improving educational opportunities, providing access to quality healthcare, balancing the budget, regaining energy independence, and protecting Americans’ privacy.
A CONSERVATIVE CHAMPION BACKED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP As a second generation Greek American Gus Bilirakis is deeply committed to enforcing the rule of law, defending your freedoms and preserving the American dream for future generations. Gus has proven himself to be a visionary leader who champions the needs of seniors, Veterans and Florida’s families. Gus has worked to cut taxes for Middle Class Americans, create jobs by supporting small businesses, and secure our southern border. He has also been steadfast in opposing government intrusion in our lives, unconstitutional mandates, and reckless spending that fuels inflation. He remains committed to improving educational opportunities, providing access to quality healthcare, balancing the budget, regaining energy independence, and protecting Americans’ privacy. WE CAN COUNT ON GUS TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT TRUMP AND THE AMERICA FIRST AGENDA IN CONGRESS! READ ABOUT GUS'S CONSERVATIVE RECORD GUS IN THE NEWS
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Frequently Asked

Who is Gus M Bilirakis?
Gus M Bilirakis is a 2026 Republican candidate for U.S. House District 12, 12 and is the current incumbent. Gus M Bilirakis has stated positions on 8 key issues.
What office is Gus M Bilirakis running for?
Gus M Bilirakis is running for U.S. House District 12, 12. Filed: January 3, 2005.
How can I learn more about Gus M Bilirakis's positions?
Gus M Bilirakis's stated positions cover: Housing, Education, Healthcare, Insurance, Immigration, Economy. See full positions below.

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