Securing dignity for mourning military families — President George W. Bush signs the Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act, prohibiting disruptions of military funerals in national cemeteries.

Congressman Mike Rogers talks with a Detroit television crew at his news conference on legislation he introduced to help “kick start” the distribution system for ethanol fuel in the United States.

Congressman Mike Rogers listens as MSU Professor Bruce Dale explains his department’s research to develop ethanol fuels from multiple crops.

The Patriot Guard forms a protective shield of American flags in Michigan around the family of an American soldier who died of Iraq combat wounds, keeping away protestors dishonoring the heroic soldier. Photo courtesy, Jim Perchard of Genesee County.

Congressman Rogers delivers the commencement speech for the Lansing Community College Class of 2004

Congressman Rogers delivers the commencement speech for the Lansing Community College Class of 2004

Congressman Rogers outlines the benefits of the new Medicare prescription drug card savings to senior citizens at a briefing in Holly, one of two briefings held in May. Seniors in East Lansing also learned more about the new program and how to save money on their life-saving medications.

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers was honored in 2004 with the Nextel Prepared Award for his career-long work on behalf of public safety. The award was presented by John Walsh of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the national television show, "American Justice."