As many of you across East Alabama may have heard, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018. While this bill helps rebuild America’s military, it also contains language that could positively affect us locally. Included in the NDAA was an amendment I offered that would allow the Army to release excess 1911 pistols from… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, and H.R. 3004, Kate’s Law. The No Sanctuary for Criminals Act helps keep Sanctuary Cities from protecting illegal immigrants who have committed crime from the federal immigration enforcement. The legislation also contains Sarah and… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) passed out of committee the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill passed last night authorizes funds for base budget requirements of $631.5 billion, including a $28.5 billion increase for essential readiness recovery above the initial budget request.… Read more »

As most folks across East Alabama know, the Supreme Court recently struck down in part the preliminary injunction against President Trump’s terrorist travel ban and will hear the case when the Supreme Court picks back up in October. This comes as great news in helping keep America safe after the repeated terrorist attacks across Europe. Many in the media elite are made uncomfortable… Read more »

As most folks across East Alabama know, the Supreme Court recently struck down in part the preliminary injunction against President Trump’s terrorist travel ban and will hear the case when the Supreme Court picks back up in October. This comes as great news in helping keep America safe after the repeated terrorist attacks across Europe. Many in the media elite are made uncomfortable… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down in part the preliminary injunction against President Trump’s Terrorist Travel Ban. “Today the Supreme Court rightly allowed most of President Trump’s plan to secure America from Islamic extremists to go into effect. I am confident President Trump will prevail on the merits of the… Read more »

There are some good things happening in Washington that most folks don’t know about because the media elite just won’t cover it. The enthusiasm surrounding the election of President Trump has renewed the spirit of the American worker and entrepreneur alike. Confidence in our economy’s growth is spreading. Unemployment is at its lowest point in over a decade. Over 700,000… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today in reaction to the shooting this morning at the Congressional baseball practice in Virginia. “The news of this morning’s shooting is horrific. I am not part of the baseball team and was not there, but my heartfelt prayers go out to everyone involved and especially to my good buddy, Steve Scalise. I echo what President… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee today. “Thank goodness for Jeff Sessions. He is a man of the highest integrity and honesty. “The American people heard the truth today. Now it's time for the liberal media elite and the Democrats to stop their frivolous attacks on… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 10, The Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers and Entrepreneurs (CHOICE) Act today. The CHOICE Act should repeal parts of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act that have hurt our community banks and our small businesses. The legislation would end taxpayer-funded bailouts for good, hold… Read more »