Washington, D.C. (January 09, 2009) - House Armed Service Committee Ranking Member John McHugh (R-NY-23) today announced that U.S. Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL-01) has been appointed ranking member of the Terrorism and Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee. Designation as Ranking Member means Miller is the top Republican on the Subcommittee.
The Terrorism and Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee has jurisdiction over Special Operations Command – policy, readiness, personnel, and acquisition; International terrorism; Homeland defense and consequence management programs; Information Technology programs and policy, to include cyberwarfare and cybersecurity; Defense Research and Development; Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction, including Defense Threat Reduction Agency; Chemical, Biological, and radiological defense; and Select force protection issues.
“It is certainly a great honor to have the opportunity to serve as ranking member of an important subcommittee that is so critical to our nation,” said Miller. “I’m eager to work hard in this new capacity for our men and women in uniform.”
Since being elected to Congress in 2001, Miller has quickly established himself nationally as a strong advocate for national defense issues. The First Congressional District of Florida is home to NAS Pensacola, NAS Whiting Field, Hurlburt Field, Duke Field, and Eglin AFB.
“I am honored to have Jeff Miller as an integral part of the Republican leadership team for the House Armed Services Committee. His detailed knowledge of today’s threat environment—and his understanding of what tools are needed to counter those threats—make him a natural choice to lead the Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee. In his new role, he will ensure the men and women of America’s Special Operations Command, including those stationed at the Air Force Special Operations Command in Florida, have the necessary tools and support to achieve their missions,” said Congressman John McHugh.
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