Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after the announcement of a deal to cut carbon emissions was made between President Obama and China’s President Xi Jingping. “President Obama’s plan could put thousands of jobs on the line in Alabama’s coal industry. The president’s latest agreement with China could further hurt our state’s… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today in honor of November 11th - Veterans Day. “The brave men and women who have served our country in uniform are honored today. These Veterans have selflessly served and sacrificed for our everyday freedoms and our gratitude goes out to them and their families. “Today, as a country, we honor our Veterans, remembering those… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers reminded any graduating high school seniors for 2015 interested in receiving a Congressional nomination to attend one of the U.S. Service Academies should be completing applications, which are available at http://mike-rogers.house.gov/constituent-services/academy-nominations, and mailing them to one of his district offices soon. To be considered for a nomination… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers visited Tallapoosa County today speaking to the Alexander City Kiwanis Club, touring the Edward Bell Career Tech Center and meeting with the Lake Martin Economic Development Alliance. Rogers also met with Dadeville Mayor Joe Smith. At Kiwanis, Rogers spoke about issues our country faces both here and abroad. These included the illegal immigration crisis at our… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers visited Macon County today stopping by the Tuskegee Senior Citizen Center, touring Halla Climate Systems and meeting with Shorter Mayor Willie Mae Powell. At Tuskegee Senior Center, Rogers visited with local seniors about concerns they may have and reminded them about the upcoming Medicare open enrollment season which runs October 15th through December 7th. … Read more »

East Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers visited Lee County Tuesday to speak with the Opelika Rotary Club and give folks an update on current legislative issues before Congress. Rogers addressed ongoing concerns including terrorism by the Islamic State or ISIL, Obamacare’s impact on jobs and the many House-passed jobs bills collecting dust as they now sit in the Senate. “Our… Read more »

East Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers, who is Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee, praised today’s announcement that component parts for Israel’s Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system – one of Israel’s primary defense systems against hostile rocket attacks from terrorist groups like Hamas – will soon begin… Read more »

Highlighting just one example of the innovation happening in East Alabama’s economy, Congressman Mike Rogers today visited Alexander City manufacturer Latva South to see how one of the Third District’s many small businesses compete and thrive amid a tough economy. Latva South machines specialize in parts for a wide range of industries. Rogers was in Tallapoosa County today in… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after passage of an amendment that would help train and equip Syrian opposition.  The amendment was offered by House Armed Services Chairman Buck McKeon (R-CA) to H.J. Res. 124 and would “provide assistance, including training, equipment, supplies, and sustainment, to appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks on the 227th anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution. “Today marks the 227th anniversary of the ratification of the United States Constitution. I join my fellow Americans in celebrating this important document which continues to serve as the blueprint for America written over two centuries ago by our Founding… Read more »