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Hill Policy
FL · DISTRICT 12

Gus M. Bilirakis

RepublicanFloridaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 4

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Expand newborn screening for rare diseases

AI-assisted summary

Bilirakis supports expanding the federal newborn-screening panel to add conditions that can be identified at birth. He says early screening can help children with rare diseases avoid delays in diagnosis.

Context: The passage notes that HHS added two conditions this year but does not identify them or specify further additions.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established

Study flooding in the Anclote River Basin

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Bilirakis says he is fighting for an Anclote River Basin study to address flooding that contributes to repeated-loss insurance premiums.

Context: The passage does not specify the study’s scope or a timeline.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established

Deduction for homeowners insurance premiums

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Bilirakis filed the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act, which would allow an above-the-line deduction of up to $10,000 for homeowners insurance premiums on a primary residence. The proposal is intended to help address rising insurance costs for homeowners.

Context: The deduction is described as a filed bill, not an enacted policy; it applies to insurance for a primary residence.

Campaign position · Original date not established

End taxation of Social Security benefits

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Bilirakis supports ending taxation on Social Security benefits as part of his affordability agenda for seniors and other beneficiaries.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.