Jeff Miller
CHAIR, VETERANS PRACTICE GROUP
PARTNER, DC
Congressman Jeff Miller represented Florida’s 1st Congressional District from October 16, 2001, to January 3, 2017, in the U.S. House of Representatives. He chaired the House Veterans Affairs Committee for three consecutive terms, spearheading critical reforms and expanding healthcare options for veterans nationwide.
During his 15 years in Congress, Jeff became a steadfast advocate for veterans and national security. His legislative legacy includes the landmark $10 billion Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act, which was negotiated with Senator Bernie Sanders and the Obama Administration. This Act expanded access to healthcare for veterans by funding community partnerships with private-sector providers, ensuring that veterans receive prompt and quality care through a broader network of healthcare options.
Jeff also served as a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, where he played a key role in national defense and intelligence oversight.
A recognized leader in veterans’ issues, Jeff served as a 2016 Trump campaign’s veterans affairs surrogate and was the principal author of Trump’s 10-point veterans policy paper, which laid the foundation for transforming veterans’ healthcare and benefits.
As an active member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Jeff traveled to over 60 countries, gaining valuable insight into global affairs, U.S. alliances, and international defense partnerships. Known for his principled leadership, he upheld a voting record focused on fiscal responsibility, national security, and tax relief for American citizens, while maintaining a collaborative, bipartisan approach to achieving results.
Before his time in Congress, Jeff served in the Florida House of Representatives, where he chaired the Utilities & Telecommunications Committee. Earlier in his career, he worked in public service as a deputy sheriff, reinforcing his lifelong commitment to serving the public. Jeff earned a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast News from the University of Florida in 1984.
Jeff and his wife, Vicki, are the proud parents of two children, grandparents to four, and great-grandparents to three, cherishing a family legacy built on service and dedication.
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