Biography

Mike Collins, born on July 2, 1967, in Jackson, Georgia, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 10th Congressional District since January 3, 2023. He is the son of the late Mac Collins, who represented Georgia's 8th congressional district from 1993 to 2005. Before entering politics, Collins founded a trucking company in the early 1990s, which has grown to employ over 100 Georgians and transports freight nationwide. He has also served as chairman of one of Georgia's largest credit unions and as president of his local Chamber of Commerce.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University, 1990.

• Political Experience:

  • Unsuccessful candidate for the U.S. House in 2014.
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022, succeeding Jody Hice.
  • Reelected in 2024.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Committee Assignments:

  • Committee on Natural Resources
  • Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
  • Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
  • Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
  • Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
  • Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
  • Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

• Legislative Initiatives:

  • Introduced the Laken Riley Act, requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants charged with theft.
  • Reintroduced the Aviation Workforce Development Act to include training at FAA-certified schools as a qualified expense for 529 college savings plans.
  • Reintroduced the Security and Fairness Enhancement for America Act to end the Diversity Visa Program and limit chain migration.
  • Reintroduced the Safe Passage on Interstates Act to make intentional obstruction of interstate highways illegal.

• Caucus Memberships:

  • Member of the Freedom Caucus.

Collins resides in Jackson, Georgia, with his wife, Leigh Ann. They have three children and four grandchildren.