Bio
Greg Steube has dedicated his life to service and comes from a family that has been in Florida for five generations. Greg earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida, majoring in Beef Cattle Sciences and minoring in Agricultural Law. Upon completing law school, Greg decided to enlist in the U.S. Army after the September 11th attacks.
In the Army, Greg spent one year as a commissioned Airborne Infantry Officer, and three years in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, serving as a Captain with the 25th Infantry Division in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Greg’s service continued with his election to the Florida House in 2010, the Florida Senate in 2016, and Congress in 2018. Greg has utilized his legal and military background to build a record of accomplishment as a strong defender of conservative principles and the America First agenda. He is running for re-election in Florida’s 17th Congressional district, which includes Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee counties.
Greg lives in Sarasota with his wife, Jennifer, and son, Ethan.
Members of the House are responsible for introducing and voting on federal legislation, representing the interests of their constituents, and providing oversight of the executive branch. Key powers include drafting bills, serving on committees, approving the federal budget, and voting on matters of national policy, including declarations of war and presidential impeachments.