Ethics Resolution Censure Rep. Mills, Removes Him From Key Committees Over Contract, Assault Allegations

This resolution is straight-up disciplinary action, aimed squarely at Representative Cory Mills of Florida. It formally censures him—which means a public, formal reprimand read aloud in the House—and immediately removes him from two powerful assignments: the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution lays out a series of serious allegations concerning his conduct, arguing that these issues bring discredit upon the House and violate ethical standards.

The core of the issue involves potential conflicts of interest tied to his private businesses. The resolution notes that Mills founded and acquired companies like Pacem Solutions International and AMTEC Corporation, which deal in security and military contracting. The Office of Congressional Conduct found that since January 2023, one of his companies, Pacem Defense ALS, secured nearly $1 million in federal contracts for munitions. Holding federal contracts while serving in Congress is a violation of House rules and federal law, and the resolution flags this as a major conflict, especially since his companies reportedly sought contracts to sell munitions to foreign nations while he sat on the Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees.

The Ethics of the Side Hustle

For most people, juggling a side gig with a full-time job is tough, but when the full-time job is Congress and the side gig is selling weapons to the government and foreign countries, the lines get blurry fast. This isn’t just about paperwork; it’s about who benefits from the policy decisions made in those committees. If a representative is voting on defense or foreign policy while their company is actively trying to secure contracts in those very areas, that’s a direct conflict. The resolution also points to issues with his financial disclosure statements, suggesting he may have omitted or misrepresented required information, including potentially accepting unlawful campaign contributions.

Disputed Military Record and Personal Conduct

The resolution also details disputes regarding the veracity of his military record, specifically the account supporting his Bronze Star recommendation from 2021. Several individuals who served with him have disputed the claims made on the official recommendation form, with one calling the account a “fabrication.” Furthermore, claims on his employment application to DynCorp International regarding service in the 75th Ranger Regiment and attendance at Army Sniper School are not corroborated by his military records. While misrepresenting a military record is a serious matter of integrity, the resolution also addresses deeply troubling allegations regarding personal conduct.

Serious Allegations of Domestic Violence

Perhaps the most severe part of the resolution concerns alleged domestic incidents. It cites police reports from February 2025 regarding an alleged assault on a 27-year-old woman at his residence, where police identified Mills as the alleged perpetrator who admitted the situation escalated physically, causing bruising. Police commanders later reclassified the incident as a domestic violence assault, and probable cause was found to arrest him for misdemeanor assault. Additionally, in October 2025, a Florida Circuit Court issued a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence against Mills after a former romantic partner reported he threatened to release nude images and intimate videos of her. The court found the former partner was either a victim of dating violence or in imminent danger of becoming one. The resolution argues that these findings—coming from official police reports and court injunctions—undermine the dignity of the House.

Immediate Consequences and the Bigger Picture

If passed, this resolution requires the Speaker to publicly read the censure, and Representative Mills must immediately present himself to the well of the House for the pronouncement. The immediate removal from the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees is a significant blow to his legislative power, as these are two of the most important committees for national security and international relations. Ultimately, this resolution is the House using its internal disciplinary tools to address a member whose alleged conduct—from potential legal violations regarding business contracts to documented threats and violence against romantic partners—has been deemed unacceptable for continued service in good standing.