Congressman Mike Rogers announced today that the deadline for applying for summer internships in his offices will be February 15, 2019. The internship program is designed to offer select college students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the legislative process, as well as the day-to-day operations of a Congressional office. To be considered for an internship, students must… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement congratulating Jacksonville State University (JSU) today for receiving an $18,117,223.83 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “I am so proud to see how resilient the University and community have been. My wife and I are JSU alumni and my youngest son is a student… Read more »

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Recently, I led a group of local leaders in Calhoun County, including Alabama Senate President pro tempore, Del Marsh, to visit and tour the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston. While the CDP has a huge local economic impact, it is so much more. Since 1998, the CDP has trained over a million first responders.  Folks come from all over the world to train at this… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after his legislation text, H.R. 4577, the Domestic Explosive Detection Canine Capacity Building Act, was included in the FAA Reauthorization bill which passed the House of Representatives this week. “I was thrilled to see my legislation included.  Working canines continue to be an essential and integral part of our… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers led a group of local leaders to tour the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston today to help elevate awareness of the important work and training done at the facility. The CDP first opened in 1998 and has since trained over a million first responders.  The CDP is unique in its mission because it’s the only facility of its kind in the… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks in advance of the 231st anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution on Monday. “September 17th marks the 231st anniversary of the United States Constitution.  This important document is one that we hold so dear as Americans.  Written by our Founding Fathers, this blueprint for our country should be… Read more »

Every August, Congress takes a District Work Period so members have extra time to spend across their congressional district.                 Although I live in Weaver full-time and am home when I am not in Washington for votes, it is always wonderful to have some uninterrupted time in East Alabama.            … Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today in advance of the 17th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and the sixth anniversary of the deadly attack on Americans in Benghazi, Libya. “The September 11th attacks in 2001, still invoke feelings of sadness, loss and tragedy.  Folks across East Alabama and our entire country will never forget those… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers attended the Farm Bill Conference Meeting today with his House and Senate colleagues.  Rogers’ opening statement is below. Rogers is a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee and the only member from the State of Alabama.                                  … Read more »