Mills, Cory

Cory Mills is a Republican representative from Florida's 7th congressional district who has served in the House since 2023. As chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence, Mills oversees the State Department's operations, international organizations, and foreign assistance programs. This leadership role gives him significant power to schedule hearings, direct investigations, and shape the committee's agenda on matters of foreign policy and diplomatic accountability.

Mills brings substantial military and business experience to his committee work. He served in the United States Army from 1999 to 2003, including deployments to Iraq, Kosovo, and Afghanistan, and received the Bronze Star Medal for his service. After leaving active duty, he earned degrees in health sciences and international relations from American Military University and co-founded defense and security companies. His background in military operations and defense contracting directly informs his work on armed services and foreign affairs matters.

As subcommittee chairman, Mills has held hearings focused on oversight and accountability in foreign assistance. In early 2025, he chaired a hearing titled "Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Foreign Assistance: Lessons Learned and Charting a Path Forward," highlighting systemic weaknesses in how the government awards and monitors foreign aid contracts. He has also led hearings examining what he characterizes as failures in U.S. foreign policy. Beyond committee work, Mills has sponsored legislation on veterans' issues, government accountability, and law enforcement support, reflecting his focus on military and security matters.

Mills maintains a strong voting record, missing fewer votes than the House average. He has positioned himself as a vocal advocate for military personnel and veterans' interests while emphasizing fiscal responsibility and government accountability in his legislative priorities.