WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), has been recognized as a 2024 “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation for his work at the federal level to maintain a flourishing retail industry. Award eligibility is determined by voting record, bill sponsorship, and advocacy on behalf of the industry. In Alabama, retail directly supports nearly $60B in annual gross domestic product and... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today voted in favor of legislation to strongly condemn the Biden Administration and Border Czar, Kamala Harris, on their failure to secure the border. The legislation, passed on the House Floor today, further declares the need for elected officials to understand the gravity of the border crisis and respond accordingly. “I was proud to support legislatio... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), today announced over $915,000 in federal funding for first responders in East Alabama. The funding is available through the Department of Homeland Security’s FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. This funding will go directly to local fire departments to enhance the safety of first responders as well as the communities they serve. “... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement in support of a new law in the state of Alabama that exempts troops from paying state income tax while deployed or mobilized: “Governor Ivey and our gifted state legislators continue to cement Alabama’s place as the most military-friendly state in the country. ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Banks (IN-03), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, led their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, demanding answers on a Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) training held at Fort Liberty that characterized pro-life orga... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the Biden administration to immediately cease the failed Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS) operation off the coast of Gaza. In the letter, Chairman Rogers wrote, “Th... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following House passage of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act. “There is no investment more important than the one we make in the men and women who serve in our All-Volunteer Force. We cannot kick the can down the road when it... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Yellowhammer News published the following article detailing U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers’ (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, effort to raise junior enlisted pay by 20% in the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Mike Rogers: 20% raise for junior enlisted servicemembers included in 2025 NDAA By Brandon Moseley June 11, 2024 Yellow Hammer On Tuesday, Rep... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today announced his support for several pieces of pro-law enforcement legislation in the 118th Congress in recognition of National Police Week. Rep. Rogers has been an ally of law enforcement throughout his time in Congress and routinely collaborates with Alabama’s local law enforcement officials. “In honor of National Police Week, I am proud to announce... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on news that the Biden administration is withholding arms shipments to Israel. “We are appalled that the administration paused crucial arms shipments to Israel. Withholding arms to Israel w... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today announced his office is accepting entries from high school students in Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District for the annual Congressional Art Competition. Winning pieces from each Congressional District are displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. This nationwide competition is a tremendous opportunity for young artists to demonstrate their talen... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today signed on to an Amicus Brief in support of the State of Texas’ efforts to secure the US-Mexico border. Texas has been in a legal battle with the Biden Administration over Texas’ constitutional right to repel the invasion at their southern border. In the year 2023, 2.5 million migrants entered the country through the US-Mexico border, averaging 10 t... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today released the following statement in support of the Washington, DC March for Life: “It has never been more important to support the lives of the unborn,” said Rep. Rogers. “I continue to celebrate the historic Dobbs decision, and recognize there is still work to be done. In the spirit of that continued fight, Alabamians have gathered on the National... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today announced the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that authorizes the budget and expenditures for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for Fiscal Year 2024. The bill now awaits the President’s signature to become law. The final version of the NDAA includes measures to refoc... Read More »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) today voted in favor of legislation to empower House Republicans to continue and intensify their impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden’s business dealings. This action reaffirms House Republicans’ ongoing impeachment investigation and establishes a framework and transparency to ensure Congress can deliver answers to the American people. “House Republicans ha... Read More »