My faith is central to my existence – as it is to most of us across East Alabama. While I believe Israel’s defense and our steadfast support of its people is central to my faith as a Christian, I also believe it’s central to who we are as Americans. I consistently hear how important Israel is to East Alabamians for many reasons – religious, historic, defense-related. Most Americans share this powe... Read more »
Today, leaders of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), urged Secretary Hagel and Secretary Kerry to update the U.S. defense policy and force posture in Europe and respond assertively to President Putin’s ongoing threats to deploy nuclear weapons in Crimea. “We believe the U.S. must immediately take actions to respond to Russia’s thr... Read more »
Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today in advance of President Obama’s State of the Union Address that will take place tonight. “Contrary to what President Obama wants to believe, across America and in rural economies like East Alabama, America’s economy is still not strong. Working Americans are worried about their jobs and families are concerned about their futures. They are al... Read more »
Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today in advance of Monday’s national day of remembrance recognizing the life and legacy of the late Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Dr. King had a dream so big that it would go on to inspire Americans today as much as it did back in 1963 when he first gave his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. His vision of equality for all is a vision A... Read more »
Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after the House of Representatives passed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. “Today, with my strong support, the House passed legislation to block President Obama’s executive amnesty plan. President Obama’s immigration plans are both unconstitutional and illegal, and I believe Congress must do all it can to stop them whi... Read more »
With the beginning of the new year and the start of a new Congress, the work Washington faces is no small task. From helping create more jobs to making health care more affordable for working families to finding solutions to our illegal immigration crisis, Congress has its hands full. For the first time in eight years, the Senate is now controlled by Republicans, so conservative legislation passed... Read more »
Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces subcommittee, made the following statement today congratulating the U.S. Navy and Naval Reactors program on the 60th anniversary of the USS Nautilus being underway with nuclear power. “Today we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the USS Nautilus first being underway under nuclear power. That day marked the beginni... Read more »
East Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers (R) announced today that he will continue in 2015 as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Strategic Forces subcommittee. Rogers says as Chairman he plans to keep up the pressure on foreign leaders like Russia’s president Vladimir Putin, who continues his aggressive push into European territory like Crimea and Ukraine, including illegally seizing the... Read more »
The House Armed Services Strategic Forces subcommittee, chaired by Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL), will hold a joint subcommittee hearing with Chairman Ted Poe (R-TX) of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade titled “Russian Arms Control Cheating and the Administration’s Response.” It will take place Wednesday, December 10th at 2:00p.m. in 211... Read more »
Folks across East Alabama are in the Christmas spirit, giving both tangible gifts and the gifts of their time to those in need. During the Holiday season, I like to highlight some of the generosity of people across the Third District. The following examples are just a few of the inspiring people and organizations we have in East Alabama. For some families, the back to school season brings the fina... Read more »
