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,… 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… Read more »

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »