Congressman Mike Rogers sent a letter today to Steven T. Miller, Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) demanding the agency comply with any Congressional investigation and provide any relevant information. The letter was sent on the heels of recent reports the IRS has targeted groups opposed to President Obama’s policy agenda. The letter states, “Suppressing opposing views by ... Read more »

I was in Auburn recently for a town hall meeting, and we got to talking about how Washington affects their families. One of the most consistent concerns I heard was how President Obama’s health care law will impact their lives. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is starting to go into effect. As we are finding out, and as many predicted, this law is anything ... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers sent a letter this week to Secretary of Defense Charles Hagel urging the Department of Defense to implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Act that protect the religious freedom of service members. This letter comes after recent reports the Department of Defense is considering policy changes that could make proselytizing an offense under the military justic... Read more »

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Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today in response to Reports of “Faith Based” Pentagon Court Martials. “As a Christian, I know the importance of my faith and strongly believe our brave men and women in uniform should have the right to worship and speak of their faith freely. This is a deeply troubling report, and I will monitor this situation closely during the upcoming defense ... Read more »

(OPELIKA, AL) – Congressman Mike Rogers met today with his Third District Veterans Advisory Committee in Opelika, a volunteer panel of Veterans across the Third District which advises Rogers on issues important to Veterans and their families. During the meeting, Rogers and the advisory committee focused on issues like potential changes to TRICARE and the continuing effort to improve programs admi... Read more »

(AUBURN, AL)—Congressman Mike Rogers held a “Congress on Your Corner” public meeting in Auburn today, fielding questions from constituents ranging from the Second Amendment, to the Boston bombings, to immigration, to spending and tax reform. Rogers says he regularly hosts these town hall-style events to give constituents the opportunity to discuss issues important to them in a public setting. “I ... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks remembering the second anniversary of the deadly tornadoes that struck across Alabama on April 27, 2011. “The pain of losing loved ones on this tragic day will always remain with us. For the past two years, Alabamians have proved they are resilient. We will always remember the victims of the storms and keep their families in our prayers as we con... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers sent a letter today to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki to receive additional information on the recent announcement of an initiative by Veterans Affairs to expedite compensation claims decisions for all Veterans who’ve waited for a year or longer. According to reports the backlog for claims is approximately 900,000. The letter states, ‘While I applaud the VA’s ... Read more »

When I’m back at home at the grocery store folks often tell me they just don’t understand what Washington is up to. A recent example of this has been the debate over gun control in the U.S. Senate, as President Obama worked to pass new gun control laws. Each amendment to increase the number of gun laws was defeated. The center piece was a proposal to expand background checks. The authors, Senator... Read more »