(WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after President Donald Trump announced the release of the Missile Defense Review (MDR) from the Pentagon. “Missile defense is vital to securing our homeland, our forces abroad and our allies, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. This Missile Defense Review lays out smart and strategic policies that will guid... Read more »

(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—On January 3rd, the 116th Congress convened under the control of Speaker Nancy Pelosi. As folks across East Alabama know, a few days before Christmas, the federal government partially shutdown because of the Senate’s unwillingness to consider House passed legislation that funded the government for the rest of the fiscal year along with over $5 billion for the border wall system.... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after cosponsoring the Life at Conception Act of 2019. This bill declares that life begins at conception, giving legal protection to the unborn child from the very start. “As we approach the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, I am always reminded of how precious life is. As the father of three beautiful children, I never take for gr... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after reintroducing his bill, H.R. 204, the American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2019. This bill would halt all involvement of the United States with the United Nations (U.N.). “One of my first priorities in this new Congress was to make sure this bill was reintroduced. The United Nations is a disaster and our country bankrolls over 20 ... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers reminded folks today that he is holding weekly events when Congress is in session that are open to any constituents visiting Washington, D.C. “Mornings with Mike” events take place in Rogers’ Washington office in the Rayburn House Office Building. The meetings offer East Alabamians a unique chance to meet with Congressman Rogers while enjoying coffee and donuts in his offic... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after supporting the House of Representatives’ version of the Continuing Resolution that includes funding for President Trump’s request for a border wall and funds the government through February 8, 2019. “Securing our porous border with Mexico is a matter of national security. I fully support building the wall and helping President Trump ... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03) announced today that Chris Vieson will be the Staff Director for the Committee on Homeland Security. Rogers said, “I am thrilled that Chris will be joining the Committee as the Staff Director. His knowledge and leadership abilities are extraordinary and make Chris a perfect choice for this role.” Mr. Vieson said “I am honored for the opportunity to work for Ranking ... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the Conference Report for H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 passed the House 369-47. The report passed the Senate earlier this week and will now go to President Trump’s desk for signature into law. “I am proud to vote for the Farm Bill. As a Conferee on the bill, I know firsthand just how important this bill is to ou... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee made the following statement today after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the announcement that Russia is formally in material breach of Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Chairman Rogers said: “Russia has been in clear violation of the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty for yea... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after being elected once again to the Republican Steering Committee this week by his colleagues. The purpose of the Steering Committee is to recommend Republican Members of Congress to serve as leads on Full Committees and recommend individual Member committee assignments based on their background, level of expertise and seniority. This i... Read more »