Mary Miller addresses DHS shutdown and immigration policy in recent tweets

Mary E. Miller, U.S. Representative of Illinois's 15th congressional district
Mary E. Miller, U.S. Representative of Illinois's 15th congressional district
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U.S. Representative Mary Miller, who serves Illinois’s 15th district in Congress, posted a series of tweets on March 19, 2026, addressing issues ranging from government shutdowns to agricultural policy and immigration.

In her first post at 17:07 UTC, Miller criticized Democratic lawmakers for what she described as stalling negotiations: “Democrats continue to delay negotiations with dangerous demands to protect illegals. Over 100,000 American families have missed paychecks, and millions of travelers across the country face disruptions. The Democrat DHS Shutdown must END.”

Later that day at 18:49 UTC, Miller highlighted her meeting with AgriSompo regarding agricultural policies and support for local farmers: “It was a pleasure meeting with AgriSompo to discuss key wins for Illinois farmers under the Working Family Tax Cuts, as well as the importance of a strong, reliable crop insurance industry as producers head into the planting season. Illinois farmers are the backbone of our”

At 20:20 UTC on March 19, Miller addressed federal benefits for undocumented immigrants: “Illegal aliens shouldn’t get a single penny of taxpayer-funded benefits. End the handouts, and they will self-deport.”

Mary Miller has represented Illinois’s 15th district in Congress since replacing John Shimkus in 2021. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois in 1959 and currently resides in Oakland. Miller holds a BA from Eastern Illinois University. In previous elections, she won against Paul Lange in 2022 with over 71% of the vote and Erika Weaver in 2020 with more than 73% support.



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