Congressman Mike Rogers announced today that the deadline for applying for summer internships in his offices will be February 13, 2015. The internship program is designed to offer select college students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the legislative process, as well as the day-to-day operations of a Congressional office. To be considered for an internship, students must submit a… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks in response to President Obama’s primetime address to the nation on his plans for an Executive Order regarding amnesty. “President Obama’s decision to essentially legalize up to five million illegal immigrants by Executive Order is nothing short of an unprecedented presidential overreach. This immigration crisis is of… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces subcommittee, commented today on the Department of Defense’s release of the results of its Nuclear Enterprise Review, saying, “The commitments made today by Secretary Hagel to finally bring our nuclear forces the attention and resources they so sorely need is a very positive step. As other… Read more »

As Congress works to wrap up its work for this year and prepares for Republican control of the House and Senate next year, you can guarantee there will be new and refreshed leadership on many of the issues folks are most concerned about. Over the past several years, so many important pieces of legislation that would have helped hard-working families just collected dust in the Senate, such… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after the announcement of a deal to cut carbon emissions was made between President Obama and China’s President Xi Jingping. “President Obama’s plan could put thousands of jobs on the line in Alabama’s coal industry. The president’s latest agreement with China could further hurt our state’s… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today in honor of November 11th - Veterans Day. “The brave men and women who have served our country in uniform are honored today. These Veterans have selflessly served and sacrificed for our everyday freedoms and our gratitude goes out to them and their families. “Today, as a country, we honor our Veterans, remembering those… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers reminded any graduating high school seniors for 2015 interested in receiving a Congressional nomination to attend one of the U.S. Service Academies should be completing applications, which are available at http://mike-rogers.house.gov/constituent-services/academy-nominations, and mailing them to one of his district offices soon. To be considered for a nomination… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers visited Tallapoosa County today speaking to the Alexander City Kiwanis Club, touring the Edward Bell Career Tech Center and meeting with the Lake Martin Economic Development Alliance. Rogers also met with Dadeville Mayor Joe Smith. At Kiwanis, Rogers spoke about issues our country faces both here and abroad. These included the illegal immigration crisis at our… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers visited Macon County today stopping by the Tuskegee Senior Citizen Center, touring Halla Climate Systems and meeting with Shorter Mayor Willie Mae Powell. At Tuskegee Senior Center, Rogers visited with local seniors about concerns they may have and reminded them about the upcoming Medicare open enrollment season which runs October 15th through December 7th. … Read more »

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