As Congressman for Florida’s 12th Congressional District since 2013, I represent all of Pasco and northern parts of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Prior to being elected to Congress, I served four terms as a member of the Florida House of Representatives. In Congress, I work in a bipartisan manner to control federal spending, make government smaller and smarter, strengthen homeland security,
lower taxes, improve education, increase access to quality health care, protect veterans’ benefits, and ensure the long-term viability of Social Security and Medicare. Currently, I serve as a Ranking Member of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Additionally, I serve on the Veterans Policy Advisory Committee. Some of my other leadership assignments are: Co-Chair of the Military Veterans Caucus, Co-Chair of the House Congenital Heart Caucus, Co-Chair of the House Community College Caucus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus for the Humane Bond, Co-Chair of the Travel and Tourism Caucus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Parkinson's Disease, Co-Chair of the International Religious Freedom Caucus, Co-Chair of the Hellenic-Israel Alliance, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, Co-Chair of the Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care Caucus. I reside in Palm Harbor with my wife, Eva, and our four sons.
