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Gus Michael Bilirakis
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Currently represents District 12
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Gus Michael Bilirakis
Currently represents District 12
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Position on major issues
Position on major issues
Position on major issues
Abortion and reproductive policy
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Healthcare isn’t a luxury—it’s a right. Kimberly will work to expand access to care, lower prescription costs, and defend reproductive rights and mental health services.
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https://kimberlyoverman.com
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Agriculture and rural policy
Infrastructure Congressman Bilirakis believes infrastructure is an area where there is a real opportunity to build bipartisan consensus, but not if leaders in the House and Senate insist on using the budget reconciliation process and avoid compromise. Read full quote
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https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/environment-energy-production-and-infrastructureArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233817/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/environment-energy-production-and-infrastructure
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Artificial intelligence
Gus secured the wall to choke off the cartels driving human and drug trafficking, passed the Take It Down Act to give law enforcement new tools against AI-generated child sexual abuse material, and brought $3 million in school-safety funding to districts in the new CD 12 footprint this year.
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https://bilirakisforcongress.com/issues.htmlArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929010624/https://bilirakisforcongress.com/issues.html
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Civil rights and freedoms
As a former member of the House Committee on Foreign affairs and current member of the Caucus on International Religious Freedom, Congressman Bilirakis’ desire to support our allies, protect religious freedom, and prevent attacks from our enemies have kept him apprised of major world events.
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https://bilirakis.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233249/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues
She believes in building a Florida where LGBTQ+ residents can live, work, and raise families free from discrimination, and where their rights are protected rather than treated as a political bargaining chip.
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Criminal justice and policing
Standing with Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco's law-enforcement-first approach.
Sources
https://bilirakisforcongress.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929005012/https://bilirakisforcongress.com
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Safe communities start with smart investments. Kimberly supports balanced public safety policies that combine law enforcement with prevention, youth programs, and mental health care.
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https://kimberlyoverman.com
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Economy, jobs and wages
President Trump followed actions taken in the House and issued an executive order to repeal two regulations for each regulation an agency creates. Read full quote
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https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/economic-policyArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233448/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/economic-policy
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Kimberly knows what it’s like to juggle bills and worry about rent. In Congress, she’ll fight for real solutions to rising costs, including affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and fair wages.
Sources
https://kimberlyoverman.com
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Education
Gus secured the wall to choke off the cartels driving human and drug trafficking, passed the Take It Down Act to give law enforcement new tools against AI-generated child sexual abuse material, and brought $3 million in school-safety funding to districts in the new CD 12 footprint this year.
Sources
https://bilirakisforcongress.com/issues.htmlArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929010624/https://bilirakisforcongress.com/issues.html
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Every child deserves a strong start. Kimberly will fight for fully funded public schools, better teacher pay, and pathways to college, trade careers, and lifelong learning.
Sources
https://kimberlyoverman.com
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Elections and voting
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Official record (6)Kimberly is committed to protecting voting rights, restoring trust in government, and making sure everyday people—not lobbyists—have a seat at the table.
Sources
https://kimberlyoverman.com
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Energy
Unfortunately, this Administration is moving in the wrong direction when it comes to energy production. Read full quote
Sources
https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/environment-energy-production-and-infrastructureArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233817/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/environment-energy-production-and-infrastructure
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Environment and climate
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is the primary underwriter of flood insurance. Read full quote
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https://bilirakis.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233249/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues
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For Florida families, climate change isn’t abstract – it shows up in flooding, rising insurance costs, water quality, and extreme heat. Read full quote
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Families and social services
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Firearms policy
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Government reform
Our nation is threatened by a debt crisis that has been caused by unrestrained federal deficits that if unchecked, will threaten economic prosperity and job growth. Read full quote
Sources
https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/economic-policyArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233448/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/economic-policy
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Healthcare
Representative Bilirakis strongly believes that Congress must make serious fiscal reforms to ensure our financial stability while still ensuring that we uphold the commitments we have made to our seniors. Read full quote
Sources
https://bilirakis.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233249/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues
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Healthcare isn’t a luxury—it’s a right. Kimberly will work to expand access to care, lower prescription costs, and defend reproductive rights and mental health services.
Sources
https://kimberlyoverman.com
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Housing
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is the primary underwriter of flood insurance. Read full quote
Sources
https://bilirakis.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233249/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues
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Kimberly knows what it’s like to juggle bills and worry about rent. In Congress, she’ll fight for real solutions to rising costs, including affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and fair wages.
Sources
https://kimberlyoverman.com
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Immigration
Congressman Bilirakis strongly opposes illegal immigration but, as a grandchild of Greek immigrants, he recognizes the cultural, intellectual, and economic benefit of legal, law-abiding immigrants.
Sources
https://bilirakis.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233249/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues
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Infrastructure and transportation
Gus secured $585 million in federal disaster-recovery funding for Pasco County, usable for direct hurricane relief and for the long-term infrastructure work needed to fortify the county against the next storm.
Sources
https://bilirakisforcongress.com/issues.htmlArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929010624/https://bilirakisforcongress.com/issues.html
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Kimberly knows what it’s like to juggle bills and worry about rent. In Congress, she’ll fight for real solutions to rising costs, including affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and fair wages.
Sources
https://kimberlyoverman.com
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Local control
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National security and foreign policy
Despite the budgetary and fiscal climate, it is imperative the security and long-term success of the country is not sacrificed through arbitrary cuts to the military's budget. Read full quote
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https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/defenseArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233718/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/defense
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Social Security and retirement
Representative Bilirakis strongly believes that Congress must make serious fiscal reforms to ensure our financial stability while still ensuring that we uphold the commitments we have made to our seniors. Read full quote
Sources
https://bilirakis.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233249/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues
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Taxes and government spending
Congressman Bilirakis supports reforming the tax code, which will eliminate a barrier to economic growth for everyone.
Sources
https://bilirakis.house.gov/issuesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233249/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues
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Technology and privacy
Gus secured the wall to choke off the cartels driving human and drug trafficking, passed the Take It Down Act to give law enforcement new tools against AI-generated child sexual abuse material, and brought $3 million in school-safety funding to districts in the new CD 12 footprint this year.
Sources
https://bilirakisforcongress.com/issues.htmlArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260929010624/https://bilirakisforcongress.com/issues.html
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Veterans
We’ve made real progress on affordability through policies like no tax on tips and overtime, and a new senior tax deduction, but there is still more work ahead to expand opportunity and ease the burden on workers, families, seniors, and small businesses. Read full quote
Sources
https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-plans-seek-re-election-us-house-representativesArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233219/https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-plans-seek-re-election-us-house-representatives
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Florida’s 12th is home to thousands of veterans. Kimberly will ensure they receive the benefits, healthcare, and respect they’ve earned.
Sources
https://kimberlyoverman.com
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Emergency management
Infrastructure Congressman Bilirakis believes infrastructure is an area where there is a real opportunity to build bipartisan consensus, but not if leaders in the House and Senate insist on using the budget reconciliation process and avoid compromise. Read full quote
Sources
https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/environment-energy-production-and-infrastructureArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260926233817/https://bilirakis.house.gov/issues/environment-energy-production-and-infrastructure
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Gus Michael Bilirakis
Currently represents District 12
Gus Michael Bilirakis
Kimberly Overman
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Gus Michael Bilirakis
Currently represents District 12
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