Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers has been named Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee’s National Security Subcommittee for the 113th Congress. The Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Representative James Lankford of Oklahoma is a place for House Republicans to generate valuable legislative proposals. “I am honored to be chosen to head up this important policy panel. As a member of both t... Read more »

“As a gun owner myself, I strongly oppose any further infringement on our Second Amendment rights,” Rogers said. Click here to read the news story Read more »

WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Martha Roby and Mike Rogers expressed disappointment with the $3.8 trillion budget released by President Barack Obama today, criticizing proposed tax increases included in the spending plan. Click here to read the news story Read more »

Recently I voted for a budget plan that would help rein in government spending, balance the budget in 10 years and reform the tax code. It’s not a perfect plan, but that budget, crafted by Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, at least attempts to solve our long-term debt crisis. Across the Capitol, the Senate Democratic budget plan, endorsed by President Obama, recommends no balanced budget and in... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after President Obama’s Budget was delivered to Congress. “I am very disappointed in initial reviews of the president’s budget, which was released today over two months late. East Alabamians know Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. The House passed a plan to help balance the budget in ten years, cut spending, reform th... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after voting for H.R. 933, the Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. It is expected to be signed into law by President Obama. “Washington has a spending problem that must be addressed now, not later. This bill is a step in the right direction that reduces overal... Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks after voting in support of House Concurrent Resolution 25, the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Resolution which passed the House of Representatives today. “Washington’s spending problem poses a long-term threat to our economy and job growth, which is why the Federal government must balance its budget. Our national debt is over $16.7 trillion and continues... Read more »

Click here to read the news storyThe Obama administration’s decision to shift $1 billion to a missile-defense system in the U.S. is raising questions about the still-unproven missile shield’s effectiveness and the threats posed by North Korea and Iran. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said March 15 that the Pentagon would add 14 land-based interceptors in Alaska in response to threats from North Kore... Read more »

Rep Mike Rogers, R-Saks, is calling for the resignation of the director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for what he describes as the "baffling" decision to release illegal immigrants due budgetary cutbacks from sequestration. Rogers, Chairman of the Strategic Forces subcommittee on the Armed Services Committee, said ICE Director John Morton should resign his position. In a letter sent to Mo... Read more »

Foreign military sales could account for an increasing amount of work for the Anniston Army Depot, and over time, this additional workload could help the installation grow its mission over time. Those facts and others are behind the ongoing drive by Congressman Mike Rogers and others in the Alabama delegation to fight for the Depot’s workforce. As the wars wind down, Rogers says, it is critical th... Read more »