West Virginia
CD

Carol D. Miller

R

U.S. Representative · West Virginia

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

948

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

948

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

17 actions

Miller demonstrates consistent support for electoral integrity measures centered on citizenship verification, ballot tracking transparency, and congressional oversight of elections, while opposing provisions that would expand non-citizen voting access or alter representation based on citizenship status.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Miller demonstrates a pro-criminal justice orientation characterized by support for enhanced law enforcement powers, stricter criminal penalties including immigration consequences for various offenses, tougher sentencing frameworks for juveniles, and expanded victim protection programs, while opposing measures that would restrict police tactics or accountability mechanisms.

Fiscal policy

87 actions

Miller demonstrates a pro-fiscal policy orientation through support for measures that increase government revenue, establish spending frameworks, and maintain federal appropriations authority.

Healthcare

35 actions

Miller demonstrates consistent support for targeted healthcare expansions focused on disease research, occupational health monitoring for at-risk populations including firefighters and veterans, rural healthcare infrastructure, maternal and child health outcomes, cost transparency in Medicare and Medicaid, and addiction treatment services.

Education

26 actions

Miller demonstrates strong support for education initiatives that emphasize career and technical training, veteran education programs, educational accountability and oversight, and ideological curriculum content, while opposing federal student debt relief and rural education funding expansions.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Miller demonstrates a pro-growth economic ideology focused on expanding capital access and competitive advantages for American businesses and entrepreneurs while opposing regulatory constraints and labor protections that she views as impediments to economic efficiency.

Environment and energy

167 actions

Miller demonstrates opposition to expansive federal environmental regulation and research mandates, favoring streamlined energy infrastructure development and localized environmental management while supporting selective protective measures that align with resource development priorities.

Immigration

53 actions

Miller consistently opposes expansive immigration policies and supports restrictive enforcement measures including stricter deportation criteria, enhanced border security protocols, and limitations on asylum access, while opposing provisions that would expand legal immigration pathways or provide protected status to foreign nationals.

National security and foreign policy

185 actions

Miller demonstrates consistent support for robust national security measures, particularly regarding sanctions and financial restrictions on adversarial regimes like Iran and China, counterterrorism financing safeguards, and strengthened domestic infrastructure protection.

Civil rights and liberties

45 actions

Miller demonstrates a consistent pro-civil rights orientation by supporting measures that protect religious freedom, combat discrimination and political violence, affirm Second Amendment rights, and recognize historically marginalized communities, while opposing restrictions on legislative speech that would compromise fundamental democratic freedoms.

Social policy

24 actions

Miller demonstrates support for social policies that honor veterans and protect vulnerable populations, particularly children and families, while opposing measures that expand broad-based government entitlements or increase benefit payments to existing programs.

Technology and data

35 actions

Miller supports a balanced approach to technology policy that promotes innovation and infrastructure development while establishing consumer protections, data security standards, and regulatory oversight of emerging digital technologies.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Miller demonstrates support for constraining government authority over speech and information by favoring transparency measures and restrictions on federal censorship advocacy.

Government accountability and transparency

137 actions

Miller demonstrates strong support for government accountability and transparency by consistently voting to expand congressional oversight of executive agencies, increase public disclosure of ethics investigations and regulatory impacts, and strengthen legislative checks on presidential power through impeachment and regulatory review mechanisms.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Miller demonstrates strong support for federal investment in large-scale infrastructure projects including parks, utilities, broadband, and space exploration, while opposing measures that prioritize affordability and efficiency improvements in existing public systems.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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