Strengthen homeland security.

Gus M. Bilirakis · Florida · Republican

policy impact 0.70 specificity 0.84 extraction confidence 96%

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Occurrences

He is also committed to strengthening homeland security

He commits to strengthening homeland security.

Meet Gus – Bilirakis For Congress
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future spending votes must be tied to significant border security measures

Bilirakis commits to conditioning future spending votes on significant border security measures.

Securing Our Southern Border – Bilirakis For Congress
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Evidence

04/30/2026 | 155 | S.4465 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes. 04/30/2026 | 154 | H.R.7567 | On Passage | Yea | Farm, Food, and National Security Act.

Bilirakis cast a pro-extension vote for FISA surveillance authorities and a yea vote on a bill explicitly framed as national security legislation.

partial same_term A for effort

Votes and Legislation | Congressman Gus Bilirakis
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"Semiconductors are the backbone of our modern economy and daily life - powering everything from vehicles and smartphones to household appliances and the advanced systems that underpin our national defense," said Chairman Bilirakis. "Today’s hearing reinforced that vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain pose real risks to both our economic stability and national security. That is why strong oversight and a resilient, secure semiconductor ecosystem are essential."

He used a public hearing to argue that supply-chain vulnerabilities threaten national security and called for stronger oversight and a secure ecosystem.

partial same_term A for effort

Chairman Bilirakis Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Hearing on the Semiconductor Ecosystem and Supply Chain
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Florida Congressional Delegation of Hellenic Descent Praises Pairing of Florida National Guard with Greek Military. April 7, 2026. U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Jimmy Patronis, and Mike Haridopolos issued a statement in support of the U.S. Department of State’s announcement pairing the Hellenic National Guard of Greece with the Florida National Guard under the State Partnership Program (SPP). Issues: Homeland Security, Defense, Foreign Affairs.

Bilirakis publicly backed a National Guard partnership that the office tagged as homeland security and defense related.

partial same_term A for effort

Foreign Affairs | Congressman Gus Bilirakis
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Assessments

partial same_term A for effort

Bilirakis took same-term federal actions plausibly aligned with strengthening homeland security, including voting for an extension of FISA Title VII authorities and supporting legislation framed around national security, plus using committee oversight to highlight semiconductor supply-chain risks to national security. However, the evidence shows participation, votes, and public advocacy rather than a clearly enacted homeland-security outcome primarily authored, sponsored, or materially advanced by him. That supports partial credit with an effort badge, not full delivery.

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