As most of you across East Alabama know, I have always been a critic of big government. I think the bigger the Federal government gets, the more it intrudes in the daily lives of Americans. A perfect example of this is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). I believe the EPA has greatly over stepped its authority. States should be allowed to handle most of their own regulations just… Read more »

The House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, chaired by Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL) will hold a hearing on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in 2118 Rayburn House Office Building titled, “Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request for Atomic Energy Defense Activities.” The hearing will focus on the just-released budget request for defense activities at the Department… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, made the following statement today after learning from news reports that North Korea had launched a long-range rocket. “North Korea's latest apparently successful test of a ballistic missile is disturbing given President Obama's seven years of a slash-and-burn approach to missile… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers welcomed Lee Vanoy of Opelika today as the newest member to his staff in Alabama. Vanoy will work in his Opelika district office as a Constituent Service Representative. “I have known Lee for many years and she always has a smile on her face and a positive attitude. Lee has a special energy about her and I am delighted she has chosen to join my staff,”… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers questioned Francis X. Taylor, Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, today in the House Homeland Security Committee Hearing titled, “Crisis of Confidence: Preventing Terrorist Infiltration Through U.S. Refugee and Visa Programs.” Rogers pressed Taylor on the Syrian refugee crisis reminding him that we… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today following the vote on the Veto Override on H.R. 3762. “Obamacare is a burdensome and very flawed law that is hurting hard-working families and small businesses alike, and Planned Parenthood’s abhorrent procedures are an affront to our deeply held values. Both the House and Senate followed the will of the American… Read more »

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces subcommittee, made the following statement today regarding the successful Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) flight test this week. “Yesterday's test is an important validation of our national missile defense capability and I congratulate Vice Admiral Syring and his team at MDA for their… Read more »

As most of you across East Alabama may have seen, January 22nd marked the 43rd Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court. Still today, this anniversary marks a dark day in our country’s history. Last year most folks remember the news of videos surfacing of Planned Parenthood officials discussing abortion procedures used to obtain body parts of unborn babies for… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today ahead of the 43rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision on January 22nd. “On this 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, my pro-life stance is stronger than ever. As a Christian and a father of three, I know how sacred life is. Last year’s news of Planned Parenthood’s abortion procedures to obtain body parts of the… Read more »

The Second Amendment is one of our most deeply held rights as Americans especially here in East Alabama. President Obama is infringing upon our cherished right by recently announcing executive action to tighten gun control laws. In response to his unlawful action, I joined my colleagues on a bill of disapproval. During his time in office, the president has shown blatant disregard for the… Read more »