It has been nearly a year since Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., went head-to-head with the Air Force and seemingly lost the initial Capitol Hill political battle over creating a Space Force military service. The proposal by the Alabama Republican and his Democratic partner on a House Armed Services subcommittee, Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., to create the first military service for space was nixed… Read more »

While so much attention is focused on legal skirmishes at the White House and confirmation fights in the Senate, the House of Representatives is quietly considering legislation that would impact Alabamians in a far more meaningful way than all those other Beltway battles combined. Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement about H.R. 2, best known as the Farm Bill, and the truth about how it will affect folks across East Alabama. "The truth is that the agriculture industry makes up over 40 percent of the economy in the State of Alabama. Every five years, Congress has to renew the Farm Bill and the policies that are critical to setting the… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today recognizing National Police Week this week.  This year, May 13th – 19th is the designated week of recognition. “Every single day, brave men and women protect us and keep us safe across East Alabama and the country.  These law enforcement officers put their lives at risk daily to help ensure the safety and… Read more »

This week the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) marked up the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19).  Although this bill focuses on our country’s Department of Defense, there are many pieces of the legislation that will have a huge impact back home in East Alabama.                 The NDAA starts by… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after President Donald Trump for a second time publicly called for a Space Force today at the White House during his speech to the West Point Football Team. “I am thrilled that the Space Corps idea is gaining traction at the White House.  Congressman Jim Cooper (D-TN) and I have worked tirelessly on the House Armed… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers reminded folks today that he is holding weekly events when Congress is in session that are open to any constituents visiting Washington, D.C.  “Mornings with Mike” events take place in Rogers’ Washington office in the Rayburn House Office Building. The meetings offer East Alabamians a unique chance to meet with Congressman Rogers while… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and business as usual on Capitol Hill. A line extends out the door of the Rayburn House Office Building with a mix of tourists, convention attendees, lobbyist and congressional staffers waiting to clear security. They’re here for any number of reasons — a White House or U.S. Capitol tour, attend a committee hearing, or to just come to… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the announcement of a major disaster declaration for Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah and St. Clair Counties. “I want to thank the President for authorizing a federal disaster declaration for the State of Alabama.  The severe storms and tornados that ripped through Eastern Alabama had a catastrophic impact on homes and… Read more »

Agriculture is such an important industry to our great State and contributes $70.4 billion to Alabama’s economy.                  Congress plays an important role in supporting the farm economy through the Farm Bill. H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 which just passed the House Agriculture Committee, should be on the… Read more »