U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis Florida's 12th District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis Florida's 12th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Gus Bilirakis, a current U.S. Congressman from Florida's 12th district, has recently shared insights through a series of tweets addressing significant legislative actions and national issues. Bilirakis, who has been serving in Congress since 2007, previously represented Florida's 12th District in the state's House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006.
On April 10th, 2025, Bilirakis detailed a meeting among the Florida Congressional Delegation and senior officials from FEMA. The meeting focused on hurricane recovery and resilience. He emphasized that many constituents continue to face challenges, underscoring the need for improved coordination between federal, state, and local authorities.
On the following day, April 11th, 2025, Gus Bilirakis tweeted about discussions held at the Energy and Commerce hearing. The conversation centered on the future of AI technology and its potential to bolster American global competitiveness, as well as its role in ushering growth and prosperity.
In another tweet on April 11th, 2025, Bilirakis shared that the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act had been passed by the House. The legislation he supported aims to ensure that American citizens exclusively determine U.S. election outcomes by mandating individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Gus Bilirakis, born in Gainesville, Florida, in 1963 and currently residing in Palm Harbor, earned a BA from the University of Florida in 1986 and a JD from Stetson University in 1989.