Biography
Cory Mills, born on July 13, 1980, in Winter Haven, Florida, is a Republican politician and businessman serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 7th Congressional District since January 3, 2023. Raised in Auburndale, Florida, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1999, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division and Joint Special Operations Command. During his military service, Mills was deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Pakistan, and Somalia, earning a Bronze Star for his actions in Iraq.
After his military career, Mills co-founded PACEM Solutions International LLC in 2014 and later acquired Amtec Less-Lethal Systems, Inc. in 2018, focusing on defense and security solutions. In December 2020, he was appointed to the Defense Business Board by President Donald Trump, serving until February 2021.
In 2022, Mills was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, succeeding Stephanie Murphy. He was re-elected in 2024 and continues to represent Florida's 7th District.
Education
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Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Florida State College at Jacksonville, 2005
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Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: American Military University, 2010
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Master of Arts in International Relations and Conflict Resolution: American Military University, 2020
Political Experience
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U.S. Representative for Florida's 7th Congressional District: 2023–present
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Committee Assignments:
- House Armed Services Committee
- Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations
- Subcommittee on Military Personnel
- House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Subcommittee on Africa
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability
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Defense Business Board Member: 2020–2021
Notable Achievements
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Evacuations:
- In September 2021, before taking office, Mills coordinated the evacuation of an American family from Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal.
- In October 2023, as a sitting congressman, he traveled to Israel to assist in evacuating 77 Americans following the Hamas attack.
- In March 2024, Mills facilitated the airlift of 10 American volunteers from Haiti amid escalating violence.
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Constituent Services:
- Recovered over $60 million from federal agencies on behalf of Florida's 7th District residents as of March 2025.
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Legislative Actions:
- Co-sponsored resolutions to impeach President Joe Biden and other officials over handling of border security and other issues.
- Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, aligning with 70 other Republicans.
Mills continues to serve his constituents with a focus on national security, veterans' affairs, and fiscal responsibility.
