Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security, announced the establishment of the Congressional Transportation Security Caucus. King and Rogers will serve as co-chairs of the Caucus. The Caucus will serve as an informal group of Members of Congress de... Read more »

During the Alabama Farmer Federations’ (ALFA) 90th annual meeting in Mobile, Alabama on Sunday, December 4th, Congressman Mike Rogers was presented with ALFA’s ‘Service to Agriculture’ award. “Agriculture is such an important part of Alabama – from our history to our economy. Our farmers are a driving force for our state and help feed our citizens, our nation and the world,” Rogers said. Jerry New... Read more »

As most folks across East Alabama know, just before Thanksgiving, the Congressional “supercommittee” charged with finding $1.2 trillion in spending cuts announced it failed to reach an agreement. As Congress reconvenes in Washington this week, our huge debt continues to threaten our economic future. It’s my hope Congress and President Obama will redouble their efforts to come up with a compromise... Read more »

With the Christmas season soon upon us, Congressman Mike Rogers said today he is again encouraging East Alabamians to do their Christmas shopping locally this year and help support our local businesses in this very tough economy. “Everyone is sacrificing in this tough economy. For those folks who have the means this year, I think shopping at your local stores just makes sense. It helps support the... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following comments today after voting for H. J. Res. 2, a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. “Our economy is suffering with little relief in sight, our unemployment rate remains high and Americans are discouraged about the future of our country. Most East Alabamians agree with me that the Federal government’s inability to live within its means is ... Read more »

As Thanksgiving Day quickly approaches, most of us across East Alabama count our blessings and are thankful for the good things in our lives. And even in these tough economic times when families continue to struggle to make ends meet and Alabama’s unemployment rate looms near 10 percent, we all see neighbors helping neighbors and folks giving to those less fortunate. Each year I try to highlight a... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers announced today Congressman Peter King (NY), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, will visit the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) and Auburn Canine Detection Facility in Anniston on Thursday, November 10th. The CDP opened in 1998 as a one-of-a-kind all-hazards training center. The facility offers training on a range of weapons from chemical to explosive ... Read more »

When deadly tornadoes ripped across Alabama in April, killing hundreds and leaving communities in ruins, our first responders - volunteer firefighters, police and medical personnel – sprang into action. In our rural communities, these folks serve as our first line of defense by keeping us safe. Like our soldiers in uniform, we are all deeply indebted to their service and sacrifice. Our communities... Read more »

Today, Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the Transportation Security Subcommittee of the Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing entitled “TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, Part III.” This was the third and final in a series of hearings on TSA procurement reform. Rogers said, “After these three hearings, I believe TSA drastically ... Read more »

Today Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement in response to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) accepting the membership of the Palestinian Authority to their agency. "I am deeply troubled by the actions taken by UNESCO in voting to accept the Palestinian Authority as a member of their agency. This act by the Palestinian Authority is just an... Read more »