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.   … Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today regarding the release of a fiscal year 2018 budget amendment. “I want to commend President Trump for agreeing with us that our Nation needs additional missile defense resources in light of the evolving North Korean ballistic missile threats. The request from the Office of Management and Budget this week on behalf of… Read more »

As part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, HASC Strategic Forces Chairman Mike Rogers (AL) and Ranking Member Jim Cooper (TN) began a systematic effort to reform the Department of Defense national security space enterprise, starting with the United States Air Force.    Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Cooper released the following joint… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers reminds any graduating high school seniors for 2018 interested in receiving a Congressional nomination to attend one of the U.S. Service Academies to complete an application, which is available at http://mikerogers.house.gov/constituent-services/academy-nominations, and mail it to one of his district offices soon. To be considered for a nomination for appointment… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3922, the Championing Healthy Kids Act. This legislation provides a five-year extension of the state Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and helps fund other important health programs. “I am pleased this fiscally-responsible legislation passed the House today with… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today on his support of H.R. 3034, the Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act. The bill would posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Honorable Justin Smith Morrill, the father of our nation’s land-grant university system. Currently the bill is in its committees of jurisdiction. “With two… Read more »

As most folks across East Alabama have seen in the news lately, President Trump and Congress are working together to help make our broken tax code fairer and simpler. The House and Senate have both passed the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution which clears the path to start tax reform and it has been quite some time since this has happened. Guy Hunt was elected first Republican Governor… Read more »