Rep. Nancy Mace Drops Letter To Speaker Johnson Calling For Cory Mills’ Removal From Committees
Warns Speaker Johnson, allegations against Mills are dangerous and render him unfit for national-security committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 19, 2025) — Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) today sent a formal letter to Speaker Mike Johnson urging the immediate removal of Rep. Cory Mills (FL-07) from the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs following a series of alarming ethical, legal, and personal misconduct allegations.
"We write with grave concern regarding the fitness of one of our colleagues, Mr. Cory Mills of Florida's 7th Congressional district, to serve on the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs," Rep. Mace wrote in her letter to Speaker Johnson.
“The severity of these allegations, when combined with the national-security implications and the credibility required for service on these committees, leaves no room for hesitation,” Mace stated. “We cannot afford to look the other way.”
Personal Conduct Allegations
The letter addresses serious allegations regarding Mills' personal conduct: "This year, Mr. Mills, a married man, has also faced multiple, credible accusations of having committed crimes against women whom he had romantic relationships with, including allegedly physically assaulting a woman and allegedly threatening to release intimate photographs and videos of another."
Rep. Mace stands firmly with survivors and will not tolerate abusive, coercive, or threatening behavior toward women, especially from a sitting Member of Congress.
“I will not sit quietly while women come forward with credible accusations of abuse. Survivors deserve a voice, and they have one in me,” added Rep. Mace.
Federal Contracting and Conflicts of Interest
Prior to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mills founded Pacem Solutions International LLC and Pacem Defense LLC, and acquired AMTEC Corporation (now renamed as ALS, Inc.), companies which engage in security and military contracting with the U.S. government as well as foreign governments. Mills retains an ownership interest in these entities.
In 2024, the Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) found "from January 2023 to present, Pacem Defense/ALS, has been actively contracting with the federal government, securing close to $1,000,000 in federal contracts for munitions and weapons, distributed to prisons across the country. Specifically, since January 9, 2024, 94 contracts have been awarded to entities owned by Rep. Mills."
The report concluded "there is substantial reason to believe that Rep. Mills may have entered into, held, or enjoyed contracts with federal agencies while he was a Member of Congress in violation of House rules, standards of conduct, and federal law."
International Arms Dealing Concerns
The Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) report also noted, "According to its website, Pacem Solutions is currently registered and/or partnered with trusted local firms to work in the following countries: United States, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, UAE, Australia, Kenya, Malaysia and Kuwait."
Public reports also indicate Mills has either sought, or entered into contracts to sell munitions to foreign nations, including Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and Colombia.
Rep. Mace stated in the letter: "This represents a clear conflict of interest given he serves on the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs."
Military Service Misrepresentations
The letter details credible accusations including Mills’ misrepresentation of his military record. Mills claimed elite service in the 75th Ranger Regiment and attendance at the U.S. Army Sniper School, including on his employment application to DynCorp International. However, none of these claims are supported or corroborated by his Official Military Personnel File, DD214, or any portion of his military records.
Questions Surrounding Bronze Star Award
There have also been credible reports calling into question the Bronze Star awarded to Mills in 2021. When questioned about his Bronze Star, Mills produced a DA Form 638 recommending him for the award, which included a signature from then-Army Brigade Commander Arnold N. Gordon-Bray.
However, retired Brigadier General Bray disputes having written, read or signed such a recommendation for Mills.
Rep. Mace's letter states: "We actually spoke to General Bray who acknowledged he did not physically sign the form, nor did he read it prior to his signature being affixed on the DA Form 638. And he never wrote it either."
Furthermore, numerous individuals who served with Mills have disputed his assertions he was involved in their rescue or provided aid to them of any kind.
"This type of purported stolen valor dishonors the sacrifices of all warfighters who bravely defend our nation and undermines public trust in our armed forces and the House," Rep. Mace wrote.
Call for Immediate Action
"Given the gravity of these allegations against Mr. Mills, the clear conflicts of interest and potential illegality presented by his business dealings, and the potential implications on U.S. national security and foreign policy, we urge you to take action to remove Mr. Mills from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs," Rep. Mace wrote to Speaker Johnson.
“Every man and woman who served this country, who earned their stories, their scars, and their medals, deserves our utmost respect,” Congresswoman Mace stated. “Cory Mills has no business serving on the House Armed Services Committee and he is an insult to every veteran who paid the price for their service. Ethics complaints this serious, combined with national-security concerns and credible allegations involving women, demand immediate attention. Ignoring them is not an option.”
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