Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Alexander City Fire Department today for receiving a $166,250 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Tallapoosa County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Tallapoosa County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratu... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Cottonton Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving an $18,050 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Russell County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Russell County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratula... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers (AL) and Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15) introduced a bill today to keep the position of Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) in place at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This legislation was written after DHS made an administrative decision, which Rogers and Kilroy oppose, to eliminate the position and divide its core responsibilities among staff.Rogers and Kilro... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Shinbone Valley Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $47,975 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Clay County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Clay County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratula... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Ray Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $99,513 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Tallapoosa County fire department purchase a new firefighting vehicle.“Tallapoosa County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulate the men and women o... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Hollis Fire and Rescue today for receiving a $190,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Cleburne County fire department purchase a new firefighting vehicle.“Cleburne County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulate the men and women of the Holl... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Centre Fire Department today for receiving a $79,650 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Cherokee County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Cherokee County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulate the men ... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the East Alabama Water, Sewer and Fire Protection today for receiving a $37,630 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Chambers County fire department purchase fire prevention and safety materials.“Chambers County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulat... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of Franklin Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving a $54,782 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Macon County fire department purchase new firefighting operations and safety equipment.“Macon County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulate the men... Read more »

The day it was signed into law, Congressman Mike Rogers announced he has cosponsored H.R. 4903, a bill which would repeal the Democrats’ healthcare bill. This legislation would repeal the recently passed health care reform legislation, H.R. 3590, which many Americans have protested against and the entire Alabama Delegation opposed.Rogers said Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann of Minnesota introduced... Read more »