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Report from Washington: Our Immigration Laws Create a National Security Problem

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As most folks across East Alabama know, the United States has a serious illegal immigration problem.   As if that weren’t enough, on top of our ongoing problems with illegal immigration, some of our legal immigration practices present a threat to our national security as well.  I agree with President Trump that chain migration and the visa lottery system are the…

Rogers Legislation to Help Keep Americans Safer Passes House

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Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed his legislation, H.R. 4577, the Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act of 2017.             “I have long advocated for the use of canines in transportation security.  These canines are more efficient than any machine and more…

Rogers on House Passage of Historic Tax Reform

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Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed the Conference Report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.             “After over 30 years, the day has finally come for this historic tax legislation to simplify our broken tax code.  I was pleased the bill passed the House today with my strong…

Report from Washington: The Season of Giving Across East Alabama

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Every year during the Christmas season, I like to take some time to highlight a few of the great things folks are doing for each other across East Alabama. Below is a small sampling of what is going on in the Third District. In Randolph County, the Pilot Club provides toys for less fortunate children in the area. Across Chambers County, the Christian Service Center provides food,…

Rogers on NDAA Signed into Law

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Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 in to law this afternoon. “I was proud to see the National Defense Authorization Act for FY18 become law today with President Trump’s signature.  This critical piece of legislation funds the Pentagon, takes care…

Report from Washington: The House Has Done its Job

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Washington has been a busy place this year.  As folks across East Alabama may have seen in the news, time and time again, legislation passes in the House and either stalls or fails in the Senate. It makes it tough to get things done around here. A prime example occurred earlier this year. The House kept President Trump’s promise to repeal and replace Obamacare.   …

Report from Washington: What Is the Real Russian Influence?

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As most folks across East Alabama may have seen recently in the news, Robert Mueller, the special counsel appointed to investigate the alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign, has been in the spotlight. Mr. Mueller has a very important job to do and he must do it fairly and in a nonpartisan manner. Details have come out in the past few weeks about Hillary…

Rogers on House Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  This legislation should help fix our broken tax code which hasn’t been reformed in over 30 years. “I am proud this legislation passed the House today with my support.  This bill will help families across East Alabama and the…

Rogers: Honoring Our American Heroes

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Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today ahead of Veterans Day on November 11th. “Our country’s brave men and women who have selflessly served our country in uniform are honored today.  These individuals are real American heroes. “As we honor our Veterans, let’s remember those who’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice in fighting to protect…

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