Beginning her third term as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Ginny has built a reputation as an independent and fearless leader with the ability and authority to get things done on behalf of her Florida constituents.  Since her arrival in 2003, Ginny has emerged as one of the most outspoken, hard-working and dynamic members of the House.

An active member of the Financial Services, Homeland Security and Veterans’ Affairs Committees in the 110th Congress, Ginny’s arduous work on these panels is a testament to her drive, tenacity and dedication to the people of the 5th District.

On the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, she serves as the Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.  This leadership position allows her to keep a watchful eye on legislation that impacts the healthcare and services we offer our nation’s veterans and heroes, many of whom reside right here in the 5th District.  In fact, Ginny represents the district with the second highest population of veterans of any Member of Congress!

On the Financial Services Committee, Ginny serves on the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises and the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.  As the House Committee that oversees our insurance and financial markets, Ginny has worked tirelessly on solutions that lower the cost of homeowner’s and business owner’s insurance throughout Florida.

A Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, Ginny serves on the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, as well as the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science, and Technology.  She looks forward to playing an active role in Committee deliberations as they shape America’s domestic preparedness and security future at home and abroad.

During her two terms in the House, Ginny has focused her legislative agenda on issues directly affecting 5th District residents.  In the 110th Congress, Ginny will continue to fight for a national catastrophic insurance fund, increased healthcare access for veterans, protecting Social Security and Medicare for current and near retirees, and helping to secure our nation’s borders.  These issues are important to the 5th District and will remain the focus of Ginny’s work in Congress.

Aside from her committee work and hefty legislative schedule, Ginny is the Co-Chair of the Unexploded Ordinances Caucus, a bi-partisan group of Members of Congress that seeks ways to clean up former military training sites like the Brooksville Gunnery Range.  Ginny looks forward to helping other communities find and clear munitions left in their neighborhoods and residential areas.

Ginny also serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, a bi-partisan caucus that helps raise awareness of adoption and foster care issues.  An adoptive parent herself, she has worked with other Members to increase the tax credits for adoption and help find legislative avenues to increase adoption rates in Florida and the United States.

Throughout her tenure in the House, Ginny has returned home every weekend and on all extended breaks from Congress’ normal legislative session.  She has said repeatedly to friends and constituents, “I’ll never fall in love with the place you sent me to work.  I work in Washington, but my home is here in Florida.”

Ginny is a native of Albany, New York and an alumna of The State College System.  She received her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Russell Sage College and holds a Labor Studies Program Certification from Cornell University.  She is a mother to three adult daughters and a grandmother to three grandsons and one granddaughter.  Her husband, Harvey, is a retired New York State trooper and together he and Ginny own an MG and are members of the Nature Coast British Car Club.  They reside in Brooksville with their Bentley - but don’t be impressed; Bentley is their dog!