Biography
William Gregory "Greg" Steube, born on May 19, 1978, in Bradenton, Florida, is a fifth-generation Floridian dedicated to public service. He currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 17th Congressional District, a position he has held since January 3, 2019. Prior to his tenure in Congress, Steube served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016 and the Florida State Senate from 2016 to 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he is known for his strong conservative stance on various issues, including immigration policy, veterans' affairs, and faith-based values.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Beef Cattle Sciences, University of Florida, 2000
- Juris Doctor, University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2003
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Military Service:
- Commissioned as an Airborne Infantry Officer, U.S. Army
- Served as a Captain in the Judge Advocate General's Corps , 25th Infantry Division, including deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
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Political Experience:
- Florida House of Representatives, District 73, 2010–2016
- Florida State Senate, District 23, 2016–2018
- U.S. House of Representatives, Florida's 17th District, 2019–present
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means
- Subcommittee on Oversight
- Subcommittee on Social Security
- Subcommittee on Trade
- Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Introduced H.R. 28: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, aiming to restrict athletes assigned male at birth from participating in federally funded women's and girls' sports programs.
- Proposed legislation to name the exclusive economic zone of the United States as the "Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States."
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Advocacy:
- Strong proponent of conservative immigration policies.
- Advocate for veterans' rights and services.
- Supporter of faith-based values in legislation.
Steube resides in Sarasota, Florida, with his wife, Jennifer, and their son, Ethan.
