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 »

Today Congressman Mike Rogers, a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, participated in a full committee hearing titled, “Recognizing the continuing contributions of the 1890s Land-Grant Universities on the 125th Anniversary of the passage of the Second Morrill Act.”  The hearing took place at 10:00 a.m. in 1300 Longworth House Office Building. The President… Read more »

Properly funding our military is one of Congress’ most important jobs and critical in keeping our homeland safe and ensuring our country’s readiness. People across the globe look to the United States for leadership when it comes to our military. But our prestige as the world’s most dominant military will be in danger if Congress doesn’t do more to ensure our… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the announcement of the Iran deal. “I was very disappointed in today’s announcement of the Iran nuclear deal.  Iran is a state that cannot be trusted and this deal rewards bad behavior while compromising our national and global security.  I am completely opposed to this deal.”     … Read more »

  Congressman Mike Rogers announced his Opelika office has moved and is now open at:  701 Avenue A, Suite 300, G.W. Andrews Federal Building, Opelika, Alabama 36801. Rogers said his mobile office will continue in Smiths Station and will be open at City Hall the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT.               … Read more »

The House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, chaired by Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL), will hold a hearing on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in 2212 Rayburn House Office Building titled, “Assuring National Security Space: Investing in American Industry to End Reliance on Russian Rocket Engines.” Chairman Rogers said:  “The clock is ticking - our… Read more »

Anyone across East Alabama who has taken a flight over the past few years knows what a long and frustrating event the passenger screening process can be as folks make their way with their belongings to their gate of departure. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created to help prevent any further attacks and strengthen the… Read more »

Across East Alabama, many of you may agree with me that the United States’ participation with the United Nations (U.N.) should end immediately. The U.N. continues to prove it’s an inefficient bureaucracy and a complete waste of American tax dollars. Although the United States makes up almost a quarter of the U.N.’s annual budget, the U.N. has attempted a number of… Read more »