Elected to Congress in 2008, Suzanne Kosmas, a former State Representative and small business owner, has served her community for over 30 years. Kosmas was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1996 and was re-elected three times, serving four consecutive terms before being term-limited. In the state legislature, she earned praise for her moderate, common-sense approach to government.
As the State Representative for District 28, Kosmas successfully fought for children's issues, including more money for local schools and helped improve health care for senior citizens. A fiscal conservative, Kosmas also voted to eliminate taxes on investments and joined successful efforts to quash a proposed tax on services.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal wrote in an editorial that "Kosmas has been instrumental in focusing both Republicans and Democrats on building consensus on issues like education and child safety."
Kosmas has been active in her community for over 30 years, and served as Chair of the Board for the United Way of Volusia County. She has served on the executive board of many local organizations including: the United Way Women's Initiative, the Atlantic Center for the Arts, Friends of Spruce Creek Preserve, and Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity. She was Vice President of the Volusia/Flagler Boys & Girls Club and served for many years on Volusia County's Planning and Zoning Board as well as the Cultural Arts Advisory Board.
Kosmas is a member of Coronado Methodist Church, where she recently served on a mission team assisting in construction of a pre-school in Guatemala. Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity recently recognized Kosmas for leadership in initiating the first "women build" home in New Smyrna Beach, constructed for a single mother with children.
Congresswoman Kosmas sits on the House Committee on Financial Services and the House Committee on Science & Technology.