WASHINGTON, D.C. – Below are highlights of U.S. Congressman Max Miller’s (OH-07) schedule the week of May 6. The Congressman was in Washington, D.C. and Ohio. 

MONDAY, May 6 

• Congressman Miller participated in the annual Celebration of Agriculture on the National Mall hosted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. This year, the theme was “The Future of Food and Farming” which is especially timely with the Farm Bill scheduled for mark up in the House Agriculture Committee next week. Over 20 of America’s equipment manufacturers, farmers, ranchers, and innovators showcased their products and how they are producing more with less of an environmental impact. Congressman Miller visited exhibits by: John Deere, Growth Energy, Lindsay, American Seed Trade Association, and BlueWhite. Pictures from the Congressman’s visit can be found here.  

TUESDAY, May 7 

• Congressman Miller participated in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s National Days of Remembrance Ceremony at the United States Capitol. The Congressman, Congressman joined several of his colleagues in the honor of escorting Holocaust survivors and their families during the event. A post about the event can be found here.  

WEDNESDAY, May 8 

• Congressman Miller introduced the American Workforce Act to overhaul workforce education. The legislation provides high school graduates with a $9,000 workforce training voucher to participate in education programs designed by employers and taught by validated trade associations, community colleges, high-schools, non-profits, or labor unions. Co-sponsors of the legislation are Rep. Derrick Van Order (WI-03) and Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04). Senator Tom Cotton (Arkansas) introduced the Senate companion legislation with Senator JD Vance (Ohio) as an original co-sponsor of the bill. Text of the legislation is available here. 

• Congressman Miller voted to table the Motion to Vacate Speaker Mike Johnson.  The Congressman believes that removing the Speaker would throw Congress into chaos yet again and prevent important work for the American people from being accomplished. Congressman Miller joined CNN to discuss his thoughts on the Motion to Vacate last weekend. You can find a clip of the interview here.  

• Congressman Miller voted in favor of the Equal Representation Act which passed the House by a vote of 206 – 202. The Congressman’s statement about the vote can be found here. 

SATURDAY, May 11 

• Congressman Miller visited the Farmers Market of Medina County, which hosts over 25 local vendors. Their mission remains the same as it has been for years: to connect local farms and freshly made foods created with thought and respect for local customers and community. Congressman Miller met with local farmers and vendors, tasted locally made kettle corn and baked good, and purchased Ohio-raised beef and pork. Pictures from the Congressman’s visit can be found here.  

• Congressman Miller attended the ribbon cutting for the Wadsworth Safety Town Village as part of a community open house at the new Wadsworth Fire Station #1.  He was joined by Wadsworth Mayor Robin Laubaugh, Fire Chief Robert Lindner, and Director of Public Safety Matthew Hiscock. Pictures from the Congressman’s visit can be found here.  

Editor’s note regarding Congressman Miller: 

Congressman Max Miller represents Ohio’s Seventh District which includes Medina and Wayne counties as well as parts of Cuyahoga and Holmes counties. Miller serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for which he is also Chairman of the Environment Subcommittee. The Republican freshman members selected Miller as their representative to the Republican Steering Committee.  He is a member of the Republican Study Committee, Main Street Caucus, and the Congressional Jewish Caucus. Before joining Congress, Miller spent six years in the Marine Corps Reserves and served in several senior positions for President Donald Trump. Please visit http://maxmiller.house.gov for more information. 

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