The VA’s strained relationship with the truth By Jeff Miller The Denver Post July 9, 2016 http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/09/the-vas-strained-relationship-with-the-truth/ The Department of Veterans Affairs has had a lot to say in recent years regarding its failed attempts at building VA hospitals. But the key question is whether VA officials’ construction-related pronouncements are to be believed. When it comes to the VA’s long and troubled history with major construction projects, American ve... Read more

Miller Statement on Senate Veterans Omnibus Legislation WASHINGTON — Following reports of a deal in the Senate regarding an omnibus package of veterans legislation, Chairman Miller released the following statement: “News of this deal is a positive development. If what Sens. Isakson and Blumenthal are working on passes the Senate, I look forward to immediately engaging in conference committee negotiations in order to move a VA reform package to the president’s desk.” – Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman,... Read more

Miller Newsletter February 14, 2016 In the News Passing of Justice Antonin Scalia I was saddened to hear of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Saturday. Nominated by President Reagan in 1986, Justice Scalia was the longest serving justice on the Roberts Court and a longtime defender of the conservative Constitutional principles upon which our Nation was founded. Vicki and I extend our deepest condolences to his wife Maureen, his nine children, 28 grandchildren, and the entir... Read more

MILLER TO DISCUSS THE VA CRISIS ON FOX NEWS ---8:15 a.m. Central / 9:15 a.m. Eastern--- Washington, D.C.— Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL-01) will appear TOMORROW on Fox and Friends on Fox News Channel to discuss the VA crisis and his recent editorial in The Wall Street Journal. Miller is expected to be interviewed at approximately 8:15 a.m. Central Time / 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time. Who: Congressman Jeff Miller What: Fox and Friends When: Saturday, January 16, 2016. 8:15 a.m. C.T. (9:15 a.m. E.T.) Wh... Read more

Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL-01) issued the following statement today: “Once again, the president has shown that when he cannot gather enough support for a proposal, even from members of his own party, he will attempt to get his way by edict and executive order. This administration clearly loathes the Second Amendment, and by attempting to circumvent Congress, President Obama has revealed that he is more concerned with advancing the gun-grabbing agenda than with listening to the American people... Read more

MILLER STATEMENT ON THE RELOCATION OF SYRIAN REFUGEES TO THE U.S.M “As a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, it is abundantly clear to me that this Administration has no plan for screening Syrian refugees coming into this country through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. This creates a gaping hole in our homeland security and presents an imminent danger for Americans here at home. Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris highlight the difficulty in defending against a w... Read more

Vicki and I join the Nation as we send our heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the latest attacks carried out in Paris, France Friday night. While the investigation is ongoing into who was behind the tragic loss of more than 125 innocent people, by all accounts it was perpetrated by the hands of Islamic extremists of ISIL. The cowardly attacks must be met with justice and highlight the need for strengthened security measures both in Europe and in our own Homeland. Meanw... Read more

Chairman Miller Statement Honoring Veterans Day WASHINGTON – Chairman Jeff Miller today released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: “The debt we owe our veterans cannot be overstated. It is their courage and sacrifice – exhibited throughout our nation’s history and to this day – that has made America the greatest country on Earth. Veterans Day is a special time to reflect on everything the brave men and women who have worn America’s uniform have done to protect and preserve our wa... Read more

Washington Update 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Article I, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution directs the House to choose its Speaker, and the Speaker of the House serves as the presiding officer in charge of the administration of proceedings in the House. Since 1839, the election for Speaker has occurred on the House floor via a roll call vote, and last week the House voted to elect the 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, selecting Congressman Paul R... Read more

Washington D.C. — Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL-01) issued the following statement regarding the President’s announcement to keep U.S. Troops in Afghanistan beyond 2016. “While I feel it is appropriate for the President to consider maintaining a U.S. presence in Afghanistan, I find it hypocritical that he would make such an announcement while at the same time posturing to veto the bipartisan Defense bill that authorizes the funds for the pay and benefits for our military men and women and their ... Read more