Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today in advance of the 14th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and the third anniversary of the deadly attack on Americans in Benghazi, Libya. “On this anniversary of the 9/11 attacks 14 years ago on our country and the third anniversary of the Benghazi attacks, I hope we all will continue to keep the families of… Read more »

Like every August since being elected to Congress, my schedule during this August District Work Period was no different. My days were filled with events from visiting senior centers, touring plants, spending time with constituents and holding town hall-style meetings across East Alabama. One thing I love about having this time in East Alabama is that throughout the month, I got to… Read more »

The House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, chaired by Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL), will hold a hearing on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in 2118 Rayburn House Office Building titled, “The Obama Administration’s Deal with Iran: Implications for Missile Defense and Nonproliferation.” Chairman Rogers said: “While I remain adamantly opposed… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers reiterated today how pleased he was to have Pope Francis visit the United States, including Washington, D.C., for the first time when he comes to America later this month. While in Washington, the Pope will address a Joint Meeting of Congress on September 24th at 10:00 a.m. EDT. “Having the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church visit our country, especially for… Read more »

Maxwell Air Force Base is taking its reputation as the “Intellectual and Leadership Center of the Air Force” to the next level as it expands into the realm of cyber warfare. U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers and Martha Roby, whose districts include parts of Montgomery, visited Maxwell on Friday for a briefing from Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, Commander and President of Air… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today following President Obama’s clean power plan announcement this week. “This Administration and the EPA continue their pattern of overreach into our lives and pockets with President Obama’s clean power plan announcement.  In June, the Supreme Court ruled against parts of President Obama’s radical… Read more »

Today Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement after the Senate failed to pass legislation to halt Federal funding for Planned Parenthood. “I am very disappointed the Senate failed to pass legislation to stop Federal funding for Planned Parenthood. The Senate Democrats have chosen to stand with these outrageous practices.  I remain disgusted and outraged by recent… Read more »

Each August, Congress recesses for the August District Work Period to allow Members of Congress the chance to get back and spend some time in their home state. I am looking forward to this upcoming work period so I can start making my way across the Third District.   Having the opportunity to visit with folks and hear what’s on their minds helps me better represent their… Read more »

Today Congressman Mike Rogers announced a change in his Washington, D.C. staff.  Christopher R. Brinson, who has served as the Deputy Chief of Staff since Rogers came to Washington has been promoted to the Chief of Staff position. He will replace Marshall Macomber who served as Chief of Staff for over 10 years. Mr. Macomber will be starting his own consulting firm in Washington,… Read more »

 Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today urging President Obama to order flags be flown at half-staff to honor the victims in the Chattanooga shooting. “Five American service members lost their lives in Chattanooga last week.  President Obama should do the right thing to honor these fallen Americans by ordering the American flag be lowered.… Read more »