Gus M. Bilirakis

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Bilirakis discussed a $6,000 tax exemption for taxpayers age 65 and older that took effect as part of the Working Families Tax Cut Act, noted that he visited a tax preparation site in Pasco County, Florida where constituents confirmed the provision was helping them, and stated his support for legislation to fully exempt Social Security income from Federal taxation.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1767, the Awning Safety Act of 2025, which requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard for retractable awnings within 18 months of enactment.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1082, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act, which requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct an education campaign regarding risks and benefits of human cell and tissue product transplants and establishes civil penalties for violations of regulations governing such products.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2269, the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act, which requires certain products to be labeled with "Do Not Flush" labeling.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1664, the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025, which directs the Secretary of Commerce to promote United States competitiveness related to blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology deployment and use.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2481, the Romance Scam Prevention Act, which requires online dating service providers to notify members when they have received messages from banned members.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1520, the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of organ transplants.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1679, the Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025, which directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of ways to increase the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1737, a bill directing the Secretary of Commerce to submit a report assessing the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 859, the Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act, which requires manufacturers to disclose whether internet-connected devices contain cameras or microphones prior to purchase.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 906, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act, which directs the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities holding FCC authorizations or licenses that have certain foreign ownership.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 866, the ROUTERS Act, which directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study of national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and combined modem-router devices designed or supplied by persons owned or controlled by covered countries.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1721, the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act, which directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing critical infrastructure products in the United States.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2480, the Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025, which requires SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2449, the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, which directs the Federal Communications Commission to establish a 6G Task Force.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2399, the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025, which would require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a vetting process for prospective applicants for high-cost universal service program funding.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2482, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act of 2025.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2444, the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025, which establishes a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1442, the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, which bans the sale of consumer products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 973, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, which would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish consumer safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in light electric vehicles, eBikes, and personal e-mobility devices.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2458, the Secure Space Act of 2025, which would amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting satellite licenses or market access to entities that produce covered communications equipment or their affiliates.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1479, the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025, which prohibits unfair and deceptive advertising of hotel room prices by requiring covered entities to display total prices clearly and disclose all taxes and fees prior to final purchase.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass S. 146, the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which requires covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions and creates criminal prohibitions on intentional disclosure of such depictions.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1402, the Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act, which would require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees.

Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 617, the American Music Tourism Act of 2025, which amends the Visit America Act to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to identify and promote locations and events important to music tourism in the United States.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.