Greg Steube Bio
William Gregory Steube (born May 19, 1978) is an American attorney, military officer, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida’s 17th congressional district since 2019. A Republican, he represents a Sarasota-based district and is known for his conservative positions on healthcare, technology policy, and national security. Before arriving in Congress, he served three terms in the Florida House of Representatives and one term in the Florida Senate, representing the Sarasota–Manatee area.
Steube earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida, served as a captain in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump and has built a national profile through his work on conservative legislative priorities.
Early Life and Background
William Gregory Steube was born on May 19, 1978, in Bradenton, Florida. He is the son of Brad Steube, who served as Sheriff of Manatee County. Growing up in a law-enforcement family in southwest Florida shaped his early interest in public service and the legal profession.
Steube graduated from Southeast High School in 1996. He went on to attend the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2000. At the university, he became a brother of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, an agricultural social organization.
After completing his bachelor’s degree, Steube remained at the University of Florida to attend the Fredric G. Levin College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2003. His academic background in both agriculture and law provided a foundation for his later work in policy and governance.
Path to US Politics
Following law school, Steube joined the United States Army and attended the JAG School at the University of Virginia. He then entered the U.S. Army JAG Corps, serving as a Captain from 2004 to 2008. During his military service, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, gaining experience in military law and leadership.
After leaving active duty, Steube returned to Florida and built a career as an attorney. His military background, legal training, and ties to the Sarasota–Manatee region prepared him to enter state-level politics. In 2010, he successfully ran for the Florida House of Representatives, beginning a steady rise through the state’s legislative ranks.
Greg Steube Career
Early Career (2010–2016)
Steube launched his political career in 2010 when he ran for the Florida House of Representatives in the 67th District, which covered southern Hillsborough County, eastern Manatee County, and northern Sarasota County. He won the Republican primary with 53 percent of the vote and went on to win the general election with 68 percent.
After district lines were redrawn in 2012, Steube represented the 73rd district. He was reelected twice more without serious challenge, winning his second term with 74 percent of the vote in 2012 and running unopposed in 2014. His three terms in the Florida House established him as a reliable conservative voice in Tallahassee.
Florida Senate Breakthrough (2016–2018)
In 2016, Steube ran for the Florida Senate seat in District 23, vacated by term-limited Senator Nancy Detert. He won a crowded Republican primary with 31 percent of the vote and went on to defeat Democrat Frank Alcock in the general election, 59 percent to 41 percent.
During his two years in the Florida Senate, Steube represented Sarasota County and the western portion of Charlotte County. His Senate tenure broadened his legislative experience and raised his profile within the state Republican Party, setting the stage for a run for federal office.
U.S. House of Representatives Era (2019–Present)
Steube ran for the U.S. House in 2018 after Representative Tom Rooney announced he would not seek reelection in Florida’s 17th Congressional District. He won the Republican primary and defeated Democrat Allen Ellison in the general election. He was reelected in 2020 with 64.6 percent of the vote and won a third term after the district was redrawn following the 2020 census.
In Congress, Steube has been a vocal advocate for repealing the Affordable Care Act and has supported restrictions on technology platforms’ ability to suspend conservative users. He voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election results and against the second impeachment of President Donald Trump. He has also introduced legislation related to disaster relief, transgender athletes in sports, and renaming geographic and institutional landmarks in honor of conservative causes.
Notable Events and Milestones
On January 18, 2023, Steube fell approximately 25 feet from a ladder while trimming tree limbs at his Sarasota home. He suffered a punctured lung, fractured pelvis, and torn neck ligaments, and was hospitalized for several days. The Amazon delivery driver who discovered him was later invited by Steube to attend the 2023 State of the Union address. In May 2024, Steube successfully led a complete discharge petition to bring a disaster-relief bill to the House floor, a rare procedural achievement.
Greg Steube Family
Family Background and Public Service Lineage
Steube is the son of Brad Steube, who served as Sheriff of Manatee County. Growing up in a family rooted in Florida law enforcement influenced his decision to pursue a legal career and ultimately public office. His father’s long career in local government provided Steube with early exposure to civic leadership in the Sarasota–Manatee region.
Personal Life
Steube and his wife, Jennifer, have one son. The family resides in Sarasota, Florida. Steube is a Methodist. He and his family have remained in the Sarasota area throughout his career in state and federal politics.
Greg Steube Upcoming Projects (2025)
In January 2025, Steube reintroduced the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which passed the House but did not advance in the Senate. In May 2025, he introduced a bill to rename the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access, a symbolic proposal with no substantive policy changes. Steube is expected to continue advocating for conservative priorities in healthcare, technology, and national security during the 119th Congress.