The SEPTIC Act aims to exempt septic system upgrade grants from income tax, supporting homeowners and environmental health.
Quiver AI Summary
Representatives introduce SEPTIC Act: Congressman Gus Bilirakis alongside Representatives Tom Suozzi, Aaron Bean, and Greg Steube has unveiled the SEPTIC Act, aimed at ensuring that federal grants for septic system upgrades are not considered taxable income. The legislation seeks to provide financial assistance to homeowners while promoting better water quality nationwide.
Legislators emphasize environmental importance: Bilirakis stressed the bill’s role in safeguarding waterways and public health, stating that outdated septic systems threaten local ecosystems. Suozzi echoed this sentiment, underscoring the need for the government to encourage responsible upgrades without imposing additional tax burdens.
Broad bipartisan support expected: The SEPTIC Act is supported by various organizations, including Food and Water Watch, and aims to alleviate confusion around tax implications for homeowners upgrading their septic systems. The representatives hope this bipartisan effort will lead to improved infrastructure and environmental protection across the country.
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Gus M. Bilirakis Fundraising
Gus M. Bilirakis recently disclosed $291.1K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 394th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 37.0% came from individual donors.
Bilirakis disclosed $231.0K of spending. This was the 428th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bilirakis disclosed $435.3K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 660th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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Gus M. Bilirakis Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gus M. Bilirakis:
- H.R.8095: Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026
- H.R.8000: END 7-OH Act
- H.R.7863: Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act of 2026
- H.R.7027: To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the recoupment of separation pay, special separation benefits, and voluntary separation incentive payments from members of the Armed Forces who subsequently receive disability compensation under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and to impose limitations on the authority of the Secretary of Defense to recoup such pay from members who subsequently receive military retired or retainer pay.
- H.R.6840: ARMENIA Security Partnership Act
- H.R.6484: Kids Online Safety Act
You can track bills proposed by Gus M. Bilirakis on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bilirakis.
2026 Florida's 12th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $1,912,080 of spending in Florida's 12th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $92,529 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- VETERANS AID PAC ($51,725)
- UNITED VETERANS ALLIANCE OF AMERICA PAC ($40,803)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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