Senate Confirms Brian D. Miller as United States Attorney

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Press release of the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania, dated Tuesday, May 19, 2026, titled The Senate Confirms Brian D. Miller as United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. It states that Mr. Miller was confirmed on May 18, 2026 and that this marks a third confirmation in a leadership position. It states that Mr. Miller was originally appointed by United States Attorney General Pamela Bondi on October 27, 2025 for 120 days and was appointed by the District Court on February 24, 2026. It also states that Mr. Miller was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery on June 2, 2020, and lists prior positions.

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On May 18, 2026, Mr. Brian D. Miller was confirmed as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. This marks his third confirmation in a leadership position. Mr. Miller stated, "I appreciate the confidence the Senate and the district judges have placed in me. Most of all, I am grateful to President Trump, Acting Attorney General Blanche, and Senator McCormick for selecting me to serve as United States Attorney. It is an incredible honor, and I am privileged to work alongside so many dedicated and talented professionals. I will do my utmost to keep the citizens of the Middle District safe and to assist President Trump in making America safe again."

Mr. Miller was originally appointed by United States Attorney General Pamela Bondi on October 27, 2025, for 120 days. On February 24, 2026, the District Court appointed Mr. Miller as United States Attorney until the vacancy was filled by the President.

Previously, Mr. Miller was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery on June 2, 2020. Mr. Miller's prior positions include Senior Associate White House Counsel; Inspector General of the United States General Services Administration (Senate confirmed on July 22, 2005); Senior Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General; Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia; Special Counsel on Health Care Fraud for the Deputy Attorney General; and Counsel to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. He has also served as Acting General Counsel of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2025.

As a federal prosecutor, Mr. Miller litigated civil and criminal cases involving terrorism and terrorist financing, drug-related conspiracies and murder, and the False Claims Act. As an inspector general, Mr. Miller is known for his investigation of a lavish GSA conference in Las Vegas.

Mr. Miller was honored to receive the Attorney General's Distinguished Service Award, the EOUSA Director's Award for Superior Performance as an AUSA, and the David M. Walker Excellence in Government Performance and Accountability Award, which recognizes and honors government audit professionals who have made sustained contributions to improve government performance and accountability through their leadership in transforming government organizations.

Mr. Miller received his bachelor's degree from Temple University and his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He resides in the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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