Jeff Miller
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| Assumed office October 16, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Joe Scarborough |
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| Born | June 27, 1959 St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Vicki Miller |
| Residence | Chumuckla, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupation | real estate broker |
| Religion | Methodist |
Jefferson B. "Jeff" Miller (born June 27, 1959), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 2001, representing Florida's 1st congressional district. His district includes all of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, and Washington Counties.
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[edit] Early life and education
Miller was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. After graduating from high school, he went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism[1] from the University of Florida in 1984.[2] He was a real estate broker and a deputy sheriff before taking public office.[3]
Miller lives in the small town of Chumuckla, Florida (Native American word for "Healing Waters"), which is located about 20 miles northeast of Pensacola, Florida. He and his wife Vicki have two children and two grandchildren and are members of Elizabeth United Methodist Church.
[edit] Political career
[edit] Florida House of Representatives
Miller was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1998 to 2001.[2] During his three years there, he was a member of the committees on Utilities & Telecommunications, Congressional Redistricting, Council for Ready Infrastructure, and Rules, Ethics & Elections. During his second term in the state house, Miller was chairman of the Utilities of Telecommunications Committee. He also oversaw a board in charge of community development in Escambia County.
[edit] United States House of Representatives
Miller entered the House in a special election to replace Joe Scarborough in 2001.
During the 107th Congress, he served on the House Armed Services Committee (Subcommittee on Total Force[4] and the Subcommittee on Military Research and Development[4]) and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.[3]
During the 108th Congress, he served on the House Armed Services Committee (Subcommittee on Readiness[5] and the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities[5]) and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.[6]
During the 109th Congress, he served on the House Armed Services Committee (Subcommittee on Readiness[7] the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities,[7] and the Subcommittee on Projection Forces[7]), the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the United States Select Bipartisan Committee on Hurricane Katrina Preparation/Response Investigation.[8]
[edit] Current committee assignments
- Committee on Armed Services
- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
[edit] Issues
Jeff Miller typically votes with the Republican bloc. Here are specific issues:
[edit] Security
- Anti-Dubai Port Deal[9]
- Pro-defense spending[10]
- Pro-increased veterans' benefits[11]
- Supports continued U.S. military involvement in Iraq[12]
- Supports creation of useable "mini-nukes"
[edit] Economics
- Pro-making President Bush's tax cuts permanent[13]
- Pro-Social Security reform/privitization[14] (see Social Security debate (United States))
- Pro-media diversification[15]
- On the fence regarding Internet radio and webcasting[16]
- Anti-"A la carte" cable television[17]
- Anti-farm subsidies — Voted against the farm bill[18]
- Pro-free trade[19]
[edit] Military Commissions Act
- Pro-military tribunals for detainees[20]
[edit] Science and Education
- Pro-education vouchers[21]
- Anti-human embryonic stem cell research[22]
[edit] Energy and the Environment
- Pro-business
- Pro-drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge[23]
- Anti-offshore drilling in Gulf of Mexico[24]
[edit] Foreign Policy
- Anti-United Nations[25]
[edit] Social Policy
- Pro-life[26]
- Anti-church and state separation[27]
- Pro-Immigration reform (i.e., reducing illegal immigration)[28]
- Pro-NRA / Anti-gun control[29]
[edit] Politics and Law
- Anti-house ethics rules[30]
- Anti-lobbying reform[31]
- Pro-cutting congressmembers' pay[32]
- Pro-medical malpractice reform[33]
[edit] Electoral History
- 2001 Special House Election — Florida 1st District
- Jeff Miller (R) 66%
- Steve Briese (D) 28%
- John G. Ralls, Jr. (NPA) 6%
- 2002 Race for U.S. House of Representatives — Florida 1st District
- Jeff Miller (R) (inc.), 74%
- Bert Oram (D), 26%
- 2004 Race for U.S. House of Representatives — Florida 1st District
- Jeff Miller (R) (inc.), 76%
- Mark Coutu (D), 24%
- 2006 Race for U.S. House of Representatives — Florida 1st District
- Jeff Miller (R) (inc.), 69%
- Joe Roberts (D), 30%
- 2008 Race for U.S. House of Representatives — Florida 1st District
- Jeff Miller (R) (inc.), 70%
- Jim Bryan (D), 29%
[edit] Position on 2008 "Bailout"
On September 29, 2008, Miller voted against the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008[34]
[edit] References
- ^ "Jeff Miller at NNDB". http://www.nndb.com/people/061/000039941/.
- ^ a b "Jeff Miller's Florida House of Representatives Profile". http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4152&SessionId=51.
- ^ a b "Jeff Miller's Profile". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Bio.Home.
- ^ a b House Armed Services Subcomittee membership list, 107th Congress
- ^ a b "House Armed Services Subcomittee membership list, 108th Congress". http://web.archive.org/web/20040603230108/armedservices.house.gov/about/subcommittees.html.
- ^ "Jeff Miller's Committee Membership". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Legislation.Committees.
- ^ a b c "House Armed Services Subcomittee membership list". http://armedservices.house.gov/about/subcommittees.html.
- ^ "Vote Smart info on Hurricane Katrina Preparation/Response Investigation Committee". http://www.vote-smart.org/committee.php?comm_id=73.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Dubai Port Deal". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?Fuseaction=Articles.Detail&Editorial_id=50.
- ^ Jeff Miller on Defense (That region of the Gulf Coast has several military bases)
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Veterans' Benefits". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=7.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on War & Peace". ontheissues.org. http://www.ontheissues.org/FL/Jeff_Miller_War_+_Peace.htm.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Taxes". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=5.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Social Security". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=16.
- ^ Jeff Miller on Telecommunications states that he supported H.R. 2052: Preservation of Localism, Program Diversity, and Competition in Television Broadcast Service Act
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Internet Radio". http://www.elscottharrell.com/2007/05/congressman_jef.html.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Telecommunications". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=28.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Agriculture". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=19.
- ^ Voted Aye on DR-CAFTA: H.R. 3045: Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
- ^ Voted Aye on S. 3930: Military Commissions Act of 2006
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Education". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=8.
- ^ Voted Nay on H.R. 810: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005
- ^ "Jeff Miller on the Environment". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=4.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Offshore Drilling". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=15.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on the United Nations". http://www.gulf1.com/elected/miller/0222a.htm.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Abortion". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=11.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on the Judiciary". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=13.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Immigration". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=18.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on 2nd Amendment Rights". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=29.
- ^ Just how tangled up in the GOP Culture of Corruption is Jeff Miller?
- ^ Voted Nay on H. Res. 648: To eliminate floor privileges and access to Member exercise facilities for registered lobbyists...
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Government Reform". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?Fuseaction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=137.
- ^ "Jeff Miller on Healthcare". http://jeffmiller.house.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Issues.Detail&Issue_id=9.
- ^ "Bailout Roll Call". 2008-09-29. http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/09/29/bailout.rollcall.0929.pdf. Retrieved on September 29, 2008
[edit] External links
- Congressman Jeff Miller official U.S. House site
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- Congressional profile at GovTrack.us
- Profile at SourceWatch Congresspedia
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Joe Scarborough |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 1st congressional district 2001–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
