Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after Mr. Bennie G. Adkins, of Opelika, was awarded the Medal of Honor from President Obama at a ceremony this afternoon at the White House. “Mr. Adkins is well deserving of this enormous honor. After every East Alabamian learned the true details of his amazing bravery in Vietnam, it seemed there was no high enough honor our… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee on House Armed Services, made the following remarks today regarding the importance of Poland purchasing an interoperable NATO missile defense system and preferably a U.S. system. "I believe missile defense is a critical tool for enhancing security in an uncertain world, just as it is a vital tool for enhancing… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today in remembrance of the 13th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and the second anniversary of the deadly attack on Americans in Benghazi, Libya. “Across the United States, September 11th is a day we remember our fellow Americans who lost their lives in two separate attacks.  Of course most of us can… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s address this evening. “The world has rightly reacted with horror to the brutal rise of ISIL as they have slaughtered countless Christians and Muslims alike in their drive to create an Islamic State, including the ruthless murder of two American journalists. I’ve been disappointed by the… Read more »

As Congress returns for another session after the August District Work Period, I plan to keep pushing the House to fight for many of the concerns and stories I heard from the hard-working, family-loving folks across the Third District. From people’s concerns about their jobs, to Veterans not getting the care they deserve, to the importance of our teachers and schools to our kids,… Read more »

 The question of how to improve the care and treatment of our nation’s Veterans has been an important debate recently, highlighted by new Veterans legislation recently passed by Congress and signed into law by the president. Congressman Mike Rogers continued his focus on Veterans issues by hosting Veterans' Roundtables in Oxford, Opelika and Roanoke to hear how that… Read more »

At a ceremony at the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) today, Congressman Mike Rogers praised the Depot’s excellent work in rolling out the Stryker DVH (Double-V Hull) exchange vehicle. The Stryker DVH exchange vehicle applies the Double-V Hull technology and other improvements to existing Stryker vehicles to increase their combat survivability. The enhancements cost approximately 40… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers visited with constituents in St. Clair County today, stopping by to talk about health care and education at the Ashville Senior Center and Ragland High School. Rogers also met with Mayor Robert McKay of Ashville and Mayor Lanis White of Ragland. Rogers says he deeply appreciates the chance to hear directly from East Alabamians about the challenges they face and… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers spent the afternoon in Clay County today at Dewberry Farms for a demonstration project on good forest roads, advocating for more common sense out of Washington when it comes to supporting Alabama’s agriculture-based economy. Rogers said the forest road demonstration will be used for educational purposes to promote how to correctly control soil… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after learning Mr. Bennie G. Adkins, of Opelika, would be awarded the Medal of Honor from President Obama on September 15th at the White House. “Mr. Adkins is a true American hero who served his country in Vietnam.  His acts of heroism during his tour of duty earned him our nation’s highest honor, which he has long… Read more »