New U.S. Attorney Confirmed for Pennsylvania’s Middle District

Brian D. Miller has officially been confirmed as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. This confirmation, occurring on May 18, 2026, marks Miller’s third time stepping into a leadership role within the federal government. His appointment is intended to ensure the safety of citizens within the Middle District.

Miller’s journey to this position began with an initial 120-day appointment by United States Attorney General Pamela Bondi on October 27, 2025. Subsequently, on February 24, 2026, the District Court appointed him to serve as the United States Attorney until a presidential nominee could be confirmed. His extensive background includes prior Senate confirmations, such as his role as Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, confirmed on June 2, 2020.

Miller’s career has also encompassed positions such as Senior Associate White House Counsel, Inspector General of the United States General Services Administration (Senate confirmed July 22, 2005), Senior Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General, and Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia. He also served as Special Counsel on Health Care Fraud for the Deputy Attorney General and Counsel to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Additionally, in 2025, he held the position of Acting General Counsel of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

As a federal prosecutor, Miller’s experience includes litigating both civil and criminal cases. These cases have covered a range of serious offenses, including terrorism and terrorist financing, drug-related conspiracies and murder, and violations of the False Claims Act. In his capacity as an inspector general, Miller has been noted for his work on investigations, including one involving a significant GSA conference in Las Vegas. His professional achievements have been recognized with several awards, including 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. Miller earned his bachelor’s degree from Temple University and his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He currently resides within the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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