Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today on his support of H.R. 2909, the D.C. Personal Protection Reciprocity Act. The bill would allow any American citizen with a valid handgun carry permit in any other state or jurisdiction, to carry certain concealed firearms for self-defense while in Washington, D.C. Currently the bill is in the House Committee of Oversight and… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement after House passage of the Senate Amendment to H. Con. Res. 71, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Budget Resolution. “Today’s vote is the beginning of the biggest tax overhaul in thirty years. I am hopeful both the House and Senate will take up and pass President Trump’s tax plan as soon as possible. “Simplifying the tax… Read more »

Ignored by the “inside the Beltway” media has been the heroic efforts of Rep. Mike Rogers, Alabama Republican, as he struggles against the “corporate” Air Force to establish a separate Space Corps service. Opposing Mr. Rogers, the secretary of the Air Force says a separate space service isn’t needed and that the regular Air Force can do whatever is necessary to fulfill the military space… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after President Trump signed the health care executive order. “Obamacare is a very flawed law and I am glad President Trump signed an executive order today to help out hard-working families across East Alabama who are seeing their health care premiums rise and their coverage shrink. “This executive order should be a… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after joining his colleagues to co-sign a submission to the United Nations (U.N.) to halt all pro-abortion efforts to reinterpret language in a treaty duly ratified by the United States. The submission states, “As lawmakers, we believe we have a duty to protect the weak, disenfranchised, unwanted and vulnerable from violence… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today regarding H.R. 3548. “I was proud to support H.R. 3548 in the House Homeland Security Committee yesterday. This bill authorizes $10 billion for border security, including wall construction and technology upgrades. It also increases the number of border patrol and customs agents so we have more boots on the ground and gives… Read more »

As you may have seen on the news recently, a sports organization that has been such a favorite pastime of our country, the National Football League (NFL), has become a complete and utter embarrassment to our country. I have been appalled by the recent and ongoing disrespectful acts by some of the NFL players that refuse to stand to honor the American flag during the playing of the… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement after the House passed H.R. 36, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. “I am proud to support this important pro-life legislation. At 20 weeks in the mother’s womb, a fetus has developed into a baby moving its new limbs and starting to grow hair. That tiny baby can feel pain. This bill will protect those innocent… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement regarding the Republican’s framework for tax reform. “I strongly support the tax reform framework outlined today by President Trump and the House Republican Leadership. Tax reform is the single best way to grow our economy. Hard working Americans are due a fairer and simpler tax code. “The tax reform framework is just… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement regarding ongoing disrespectful acts by some of the National Football League (NFL) players during the National Anthem. “I am appalled by those in the NFL that show disrespect during the playing of the National Anthem. The National Anthem and our American flag are symbols of all that makes America great in our never ending effort… Read more »