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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after being chosen to serve as Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security in the 116th Congress.                 “I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues to serve as Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security. Having served on the Committee since its inception… Read more »

Every year during the Christmas season, I like to highlight just a few of the things folks across East Alabama are doing for each other. Below is a small sample of ways our fellow Alabamians have cared for each other over the past year.  In Talladega County, The Care House in Sylacauga helps provide food and clothing all year round for any individuals who need it in the area. … Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers reminds any graduating high school seniors for 2019 interested in receiving a Congressional nomination to attend one of the U.S. Service Academies to complete an application, which is available at http://mikerogers.house.gov/constituent-services/academy-nominations, and mail it to one of his district offices soon. To be considered for a nomination for appointment… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers announced today that the deadline for applying for summer internships in his offices will be February 15, 2019. The internship program is designed to offer select college students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the legislative process, as well as the day-to-day operations of a Congressional office. To be considered for an internship, students must… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement congratulating Jacksonville State University (JSU) today for receiving an $18,117,223.83 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “I am so proud to see how resilient the University and community have been. My wife and I are JSU alumni and my youngest son is a student… Read more »

Recently, I led a group of local leaders in Calhoun County, including Alabama Senate President pro tempore, Del Marsh, to visit and tour the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston. While the CDP has a huge local economic impact, it is so much more. Since 1998, the CDP has trained over a million first responders.  Folks come from all over the world to train at this… Read more »