Mary E. Miller

Rep. Miller Leads 44 Members in Letter Calling for Citizenship-Only Census Count for Congressional Apportionment

Position: The letter urges the Census Bureau to count only U.S. citizens for congressional apportionment in the 2030 Census, excluding noncitizens including green card holders and temporary visa holders. It also calls for eliminating demographic questions on race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation from the decennial Census and American Community Survey.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) led 44 Members of Congress in a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, endorsing the Census Bureau’s proposed reforms and calling for additional measures to ensure the 2030 Census counts only U.S. citizens for congressional apportionment. The letter urges the Bureau to exclude all noncitizens, including green card holders, temporary visa holders, and other foreign nationals, to prevent states with large noncitizen populations from distorting congressional representation. Additionally, the letter suggests eliminating unnecessary demographic questions relating to race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation from the decennial Census and American Community Survey. These questions have advanced ideological bias rather than fulfilling the Census's constitutional purpose. “Congressional representation should be determined by American citizens, not millions of foreign nationals who have no allegiance to our country,” said Congresswoman Mary Miller. “The Biden Administration allowed millions of illegal aliens to flood our streets, and Americans should not have their political representation diluted as a result. I’m leading 44 of my colleagues in supporting President Trump's efforts to restore integrity to the Census and ensure that American citizens determine the future of this country.” Read the full letter HERE. Cosigners: Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36), Rep. Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Rep. Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-04), Rep. Josh Brecheen (OK-02), Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02), Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01), Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), Rep. Michael Cloud (TX-27), Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Rep. Elijah Crane (AZ-02), Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), Rep. Troy Downing (MT-02), Rep. Randy Fine (FL-06), Rep. Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Rep. Clay Fuller (GA-14), Rep. Brandon Gill (TX-26), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Rep. Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Rep. Mike Haridopolos (FL-08), Rep. Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Rep. Andy Harris (MD-01), Rep. Mark Harris (NC-08), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Rep. Clay Higgins (LA-03), Rep. Brian Jack (GA-03), Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-07), Rep. Max Miller (OH-07), Rep. Cory Mills (FL-07), Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-02), Rep. Barry Moore (AL-01), Rep. Riley Moore (WV-02), Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05), Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06), Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10), Rep. John Rose (TN-06), Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21), Rep. Michael Rulli (OH-06), Rep. Keith Self (TX-03), Rep. Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07), and Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14). Supporting Organizations: Heritage Action, Immigration Accountability Project, Federation for American Immigration Reform, and NumbersUSA.

Rep. Miller Welcomed SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler to Quincy, Highlights Trump Administration’s Historic Economic Achievements

Position: The release praises the Trump Administration's manufacturing and small business policies, including tax cuts, regulatory rollbacks, and fair trade, and describes the Working Families Tax Cuts as making the 20% small business tax deduction permanent.

QUINCY, IL — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) welcomed U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler to Quincy for a series of visits highlighting the Trump Administration’s accomplishments in strengthening American manufacturing and supporting local small businesses across IL-15. During the visit, Rep. Miller and Administrator Loeffler met with local business owners and employees, including Quincy Metal Fabricators and Thyme Square Bakery & Cafe, to discuss the importance of expanding domestic production, supporting skilled American workers, and creating new economic opportunities in rural Illinois. “It was a special privilege to welcome Administrator Loeffler back to her home state of Illinois and showcase the hardworking Americans who keep our communities thriving,” said Congresswoman Mary Miller. “Thanks to President Trump and his remarkable administration, we are cutting taxes, eliminating burdensome regulations, and putting American workers and small businesses first. I will continue fighting alongside this administration to ensure our local manufacturers and Main Street businesses have every opportunity to succeed.” “It was a privilege to join Congresswoman Mary Miller in Quincy and to meet with the hardworking small business owners and manufacturers who are the backbone of its economy,” said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. “From the factory floor to rural America and Main Street, Illinois’ entrepreneurs are hiring and growing again thanks to President Trump’s America First agenda that rewards hard work. Through historic Working Families Tax Cuts, deregulation, and fair trade, the Trump SBA is proud to work with leaders like Congresswoman Miller to put American workers and job creators first.” Background: SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler is a former U.S. Senator and businesswoman who grew up working on her family's farm in Bloomington, Illinois. She now leads the SBA, which supports approximately 36 million small businesses nationwide. The Working Families Tax Cuts passed by Republicans made the 20% small business tax deduction permanent, providing long-term tax certainty for Main Street businesses and encouraging investment, expansion, and job creation.

Rep. Miller, Chairman Steil Demand Accountability Over Champaign County Election Failures

Position: Representatives Miller and Steil are demanding accountability and an explanation from the Champaign County Clerk and Recorder regarding suspended early voting and ballot printing errors, and are requesting corrective measures to prevent future disruptions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) joined House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) in demanding answers from the Champaign County Clerk and Recorder following the abrupt suspension of early voting and serious ballot printing errors affecting nearly 600 ballots. These failures come amid a history of election administration problems in Champaign County. “Champaign County has faced repeated election problems of their own making, and the Clerk’s office has consistently failed to get the basics right,” said Congresswoman Mary Miller. “This can no longer be brushed off as an isolated mistake. Voters deserve accountability and proof the Clerk’s office can run a reliable election in November.” In their letter, Rep. Miller and Chairman Steil are demanding an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the ballot printing errors and suspension of early voting, including what corrective measures are being taken to prevent further disruptions. Read the full letter HERE. Background: The Committee on House Administration has broad oversight of federal elections. Chairman Steil and Rep. Miller have asked the county to respond no later than October 23.

Rep. Mary Miller Takes Action to Protect Families from Radical Gender Policies

Position: The release supports the Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act, which would bar federally funded state child-welfare systems from removing children from parents or denying foster or adoptive placement solely because the parent or caregiver affirms the child's biological sex. The release also states that doing so is not child abuse.

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced theYaeli Martinez Child Protection Act to protect parents from being punished by state child-welfare systems for affirming their child’s biological sex or shielding them from irreversible medical procedures. “Raising your son as a boy or your daughter as a girl is fundamental to parenthood, not child abuse,” said Congresswoman Mary Miller. “The Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act defends the constitutional rights of mothers and fathers and stops bureaucrats from using taxpayer-funded child-welfare systems to tear children away from loving families.” The legislation is named in honor of Yaeli Martinez, a California teenager who was separated from her mother amid a dispute over her gender identity and spent years in the state’s child-welfare system before dying by suicide at age 19 in 2019. The Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act would: Protect parents from wrongful abuse allegations by clarifying that affirming a child’s biological sex does not constitute child abuse. Safeguard parental custody by barring federally funded state child-welfare systems from removing children from fit parents simply because those parents affirm their child’s biological sex. Ensure foster and adoptive families cannot be denied placement solely because they affirm a child’s biological sex. Amend the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act to prevent states from wrongfully asserting custody over a child. Hold states accountable through federal funding consequences and a private right of action for violations of the Act. Original Cosponsors: Reps. Josh Brecheen (OK-02), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Barry Moore (AL-01), Randy Fine (FL-06), John Rose (TN-06), Mark Alford (MO-04), Rich McCormick (GA-07), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), Mark Harris (NC-08), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), and Erin Houchin (IN-09). Supporting Organizations: Do No Harm, Concerned Women for America, Child and Parental Rights Campaign, American Principles Project, Moms for America, Changed Movement, Moms for Liberty, Live Action, Our Duty, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Independent Women’s Forum, Kansas Family Voice, Child Welfare and Justice Transformation, Colorado Parent Advocacy Network, Parents United Colorado, Parents Defending Education, The Family Foundation of Virginia, American Association of Christian Schools, CatholicVote, America First Works, The Heritage Foundation, Lifeline Children’s Services, Genspect USA, Women Are Real, Partners for Ethical Care, California Family Council, Californians United for Sex-Based Evidence in Law and Policy, Frederick Douglass Foundation of California, and Awake Illinois. "It is not child abuse for a parent or caregiver to affirm a child's sex. In fact, doing so is acting in the best interest of the child by protecting them from falling into a false and dangerous ideology. But far too many families have been wrongly investigated and punished by the state for doing that very thing. Far too many foster parents have been barred from caring for children in need because they refuse to use false pronouns. We are grateful to Rep. Miller for introducing legislation that will protect families who rightly teach their children that each one is created uniquely, lovingly, by God, male and female," said Penny Nance, CEO and President of CWALAC. “This bill honors Yaeli Martinez, a teenager who committed suicide in 2019 after her removal from her mother’s custody by the California child welfare system for her mother’s failure to treat her as a boy. Yaeli’s gender transition was nurtured by peers, school staff, and the state of California, who provided her with testosterone, housed her in institutions that affirmed her rejection of her sex, and isolated her from her family. Sadly, she never overcame the trauma of that separation or the physical harm inflicted by years of cross-sex hormone treatments. The Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act is an urgently needed legislative intervention to ensure that politically and ideologically motivated bureaucrats and public employees can no longer remove children from their parents' homes when those parents act in the best interest of their child. The Supreme Court has ruled that the child is “not the mere creature of the state” and that parents retain the constitutional authority to direct their children’s medical care. California’s usurpation of parental authority is nothing short of breathtaking, and its brazen use–and the use of states like it–of federal tax dollars to turn public service entities into ideological Gestapos that punish parents who question gender identity is positively Orwellian. Life-altering healthcare decisions for minors must be reserved to those who know their children best: that child’s parent or guardian. We applaud Senator Schmitt and Representative Miller for introducing this critical bill, and we look forward to the day that the machinery of child welfare systems cannot be weaponized against loving, caring parents who recognize the principles of basic biology and simply want the best for their child,” said Sarah Parshall Perry, Legal Director and Vice President, Parents Defending Education Action. "Child and Parental Rights Campaign is pleased to endorse the Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act and wishes to express our gratitude to Representative Mary Miller for her leadership in sponsoring this bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. Our organization represents or knows many of the families who have been impacted by the harms this bill seeks to address and prevent. This includes Abigail Martinez, the mother of Yaeli Martinez. As a key collaborator and contributor in the effort to protect these children and families, we look forward to the advancement and passage of this legislation," said Vernadette Broyles, Esq., President and Chief Counsel, Child and Parental Rights Campaign. “I applaud Senator Schmitt and Representative Miller for standing with parents, protecting children from harmful sex-rejecting interventions, and recognizing biological reality. It is not child abuse for parents to raise a child as a girl or a boy in accord with the child’s sex. The Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act will help ensure that no parent loses custody of a child for affirming the child’s sex—something that is sadly happening across the country and why this Act is urgently needed,” said Rachel Morrison, Fellow and Director, Administrative State Accountability Project, The Ethics and Public Policy Center. "The Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act will protect the fundamental American understanding that parents have the right to direct the upbringing of their children. Affirming a child's actual sex is not abuse, and federal funds must not be used to punish parents as if it were. If anything, gender-confused children need their loving parents more than ever, not a state system that takes them away and exposes them to irreversible harm,” said Kurt Miceli, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Do No Harm. “Raising a girl as a girl or a boy as a boy is not child abuse, and no parent should fear losing custody of a child for refusing to deny biological reality or consent to life-altering medical interventions. Government has a role in protecting children from genuine abuse and neglect, but it should never be used to override the judgment of fit parents simply because state officials disagree with how they are raising their child. This legislation protects the fundamental right of parents to direct the care, upbringing, and medical decisions of their children, and Independent Women applauds Congresswoman Miller and is proud to support it,” said Beth Parlato, Independent Women Senior Legal Counsel.

Miller, Lee Introduce Bill To Protect Student Data From Far-Left Voter Operations

Position: The release supports the Student Voter Data Protection Act, which would amend FERPA to bar sharing student data for voter registration without consent and require opt-in rather than opt-out disclosure.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced the Student Voter Data Protection Act to protect college students’ personal information from being shared without their consent for partisan voter registration efforts. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading the legislation in the Senate. The bill amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to explicitly prohibit private student data from being shared for voter registration efforts without the student’s consent and establishes an opt-in standard for such disclosures. “The Student Voter Data Protection Act puts a hard stop to Left-wing data harvesting, making student data strictly opt-in and cutting off the pipeline to non-consensual personal information,” said Congresswoman Miller. “I am proud to lead this effort in the House alongside Senator Mike Lee to stand up for our students' basic privacy rights.” "Partisan organizations should not have access to college students' personal data under the guise of civic engagement," said Senator Lee. "Our bill closes the loopholes that allow institutions to disregard the consent of their students. If leftist groups want a student’s info for electioneering, they can do it the old fashioned way: standing on campus with a clipboard." The Student Voter Data Protection Act would: Amend FERPA to explicitly prevent private student data from being shared without consent for voter registration drives. Require student participation in such data sharing to be opt-in rather than opt-out, ensuring students control whether their personal information is disclosed.

House Passes Rep. Miller’s SCREEN Act as Part of Child Online Safety Package

Position: The release supports passage of the KIDS Act, including the SCREEN Act, which would require national age verification for commercial websites distributing obscene material online to protect children from explicit content.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, a comprehensive legislative package to strengthen online protections for children. The package includes Congresswoman Mary Miller's Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act. The SCREEN Act establishes a national age-verification requirement for commercial websites that distribute obscene material online. "Today's internet has made explicit sexual content more accessible than ever before, and the House took an important step today to protect America's children," said Congresswoman Miller. "This is a major victory for parents and families across America. I'm grateful to Chairman Guthrie for advancing my legislation as part of the KIDS Act and for taking a stand to restore accountability online." Nearly 80 percent of American children are exposed to pornography before reaching adulthood, with research linking early exposure to anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, distorted views of relationships, and other harmful developmental outcomes. The legislation follows the Supreme Court's decision upholding Texas' age-verification law, affirming that protecting children from online obscene material with age-verification requirements is constitutional. Background: Congresswoman Miller first introduced the House version of the SCREEN Act in the 118th Congress, with Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) leading the companion Senate bill. Both reintroduced the legislation in the 119th Congress, where it has now passed the House as part of the KIDS Act and heads to the Senate.

House Passes Rep. Miller’s Bill to End Child Care Fraud

Position: The release supports H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026, which would require HHS to withhold federal child care funds from states that repeatedly fail to address fraud and make penalty enforcement mandatory rather than discretionary.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Mary Miller’s (IL-15) H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026. This legislative package advanced out of the House Education and Workforce Committee includes key provisions aimed to strengthen federal oversight of the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. "Criminals have exploited government assistance programs for years, stealing millions of taxpayer dollars and diverting resources away from vulnerable children and working families," said Congresswoman Mary Miller. "The House's passage of my Stop Child Care Scams Act ensures that fraud will no longer be met with inaction. “I am grateful to Chairman Walberg for his leadership and my colleagues for moving this bill through the Education and Workforce Committee and helping House Republicans deliver on our promise to root out waste, fraud, and abuse throughout the federal government,” Congresswoman Miller added. “Americans work too hard to watch their tax dollars disappear into fraud, waste, and government incompetence,” House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) said. “For years, Democrats looked the other way while programs meant to help families became targets for abuse. House Republicans are restoring accountability and making sure these programs serve the people they were created for, not fraudsters looking for an easy payday.” The federal government loses an estimated $600 million annually to improper payments in childcare programs. The Stop Child Care Scams Act: Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to withhold federal funds from states that repeatedly fail to address fraud, abuse, and serious program violations. Establishes mandatory enforcement by replacing the word “may” with “shall” in federal law, ensuring that penalties for violations are applied consistently and not left to administrative discretion. Safeguards assistance for eligible families by helping ensure childcare resources are directed to low-income children and working families rather than diverted through fraudulent activity. Watch Congresswoman Miller's remarks at the House GOP Leadership press conference.

Rep. Mary Miller Introduces “In God We Trust Act” in Commemoration of America 250

Position: Introduces House companion legislation requiring the General Services Administration to display or inscribe the national motto 'In God We Trust' in federal buildings within one year. The release states support for permanently displaying the national motto.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced the House companion bill to Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) In God We Trust Act, which requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to display or inscribe the national motto of the United States on all federal buildings. The legislation comes ahead of Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving, taking place on May 17, 2026. “For nearly 70 years, our national motto, ‘In God We Trust,’ has served as a declaration of faith that has guided our nation,” said Congresswoman Miller. “As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, I’m proud to introduce the House companion to Senator Hawley’s In God We Trust Act to permanently display our national motto in every federal building across this country. We will never apologize for being one nation that places its trust in Almighty God.” If enacted, the legislation would require the GSA to display or inscribe the national motto of the United States in a prominent location within all federal buildings within one year. “In God We Trust” was first minted on U.S. coins in 1864, during the Civil War. In 1956, it was designated as the national motto after the bill was passed unanimously by Congress and signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Click here to read the full bill text. Click here to read more about the legislation on the Christian Post. Cosponsors: Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Chuck Flieschmann (TN-03), Burgess Owens (UT-04), Mike Kelly (PA-16), John Rose (TN-06), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Barry Moore (AL-01), Rick Allen (GA-12), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), and Ben Cline (VA-06). Supporting Organizations: Family Research Council, Moms for America, Changed Movement, Project Pathfinder, American Family Project, Seven Weeks Coffee, American Association of Christian Schools, and Advance USA.

Rep. Mary Miller Votes to Advance Farm Bill, Delivering Certainty for Illinois Farmers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, voted to pass H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, out of the U.S. House of Representatives. After years of short-term extensions, this legislation locks in key priorities and provides the long-term stability that farmers, producers, and rural communities across Illinois’ 15th District depend on. “Today, I proudly voted to advance a Farm Bill that delivers the certainty farmers, producers, and rural communities across IL-15 deserve,” said Congresswoman Mary Miller. “Our agriculture community is the backbone of our economy, and this legislation ensures they have the tools to manage risk, stay competitive, and continue feeding and fueling not only our nation, but the world.” The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 reauthorizes critical USDA programs while modernizing farm policy to meet the challenges facing producers. This legislation strengthens risk management tools for farmers and ranchers, invests in the long-term vitality of rural communities, and takes decisive steps to safeguard American agricultural land from foreign adversaries.

Rep. Mary Miller Introduces Legislation to End Dangerous, Unethical Practices by Abortion Pill Providers

Position: Rep. Miller introduced legislation to prohibit chemical abortions conducted without a healthcare provider's physical presence and to establish medical waste disposal requirements, framing the measure as addressing environmental and safety concerns related to abortion pill use.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced the Clean Water for All Life Act. This legislation seeks to crack down on the dangerous and unethical practices associated with chemical abortion pills and to protect both human dignity and America’s water systems. This legislation amends Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit chemical abortions conducted without the physical presence of a healthcare provider and establishes safeguards to ensure proper medical oversight and responsible disposal of abortion-related medical waste. "The murder-for-profit abortion industry has completely ignored the dangerous and unethical disposal of pre-born baby remains and toxic chemical waste produced by abortion pills,” said Congresswoman Mary Miller. “I introduced the Clean Water for All Life Act to put an end to their reckless and inhumane practices.” “The loss of human life from Chemical Abortion Pills every day sickens so many Americans, but very little thought is given to what happens after a Chemical Abortion. Heroic efforts to confront these deadly drugs are underway on a lot of fronts, but Students for Life has been unique in adding environmental concerns to the reasons to scrap the current FDA policy. We are proud and grateful to Rep. Miller and her unapologetic leadership in this innovative bill. Babies deserve better, and many of us are being exposed to abortion water pollution in our drinking water,” said Kristan Hawkins, President, Students for Life of America. Chemical abortion pills are now the most common method of abortion in the United States. According to analysis from Students for Life Action, more than 50 tons of chemically tainted medical waste—including blood, placental tissue, and human remains—are flushed into U.S. water systems each year as a result of these drugs. Studies indicate that the active components of these drugs are not fully filtered out by wastewater treatment facilities, raising serious concerns about environmental contamination and public health exposure. At the same time, the Biden Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rolled back key safety regulations, removing critical medical oversight while failing to address environmental risks. The Clean Water for All Life Act would prohibit chemical abortions conducted: Without the physical presence of a healthcare provider. Without a medical examination of the patient. Without providing a medical waste “catch kit” and red bag disposal system, along with instructions for returning the waste to a healthcare provider for proper handling. Read more about Rep. Miller’s legislation in the Daily Wire. Cosponsors: Reps. Michael Cloud (TX-27), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), John McGuire (VA-05), Greg Steube (FL-17), Lauren Boebert (CO-04), Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Kat Cammack (FL-03), Andy Ogles (TN-05), John Rose (TN-06) and Ralph Norman (SC-05), and Tim Burchett (TN-02). Supporting Organizations: Students for Life Action, National Pro-Life Alliance, American Principles Project, Family Research Council, Concerned Women for America, Family Policy Alliance and Liberty Counsel Action.