Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks following passage of H.R. 3606, the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act, that passed the House 390-23. “With the current state of our economy, Congress should be doing everything it can to help the heartbeat of our local economies – small businesses and entrepreneurs – have the opportunity to grow and create good… Read more »

Across East Alabama, folks are downright angry about the rising costs of gas and they have every reason to be. So am I. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.76.  In February it was $3.47, so in one month, it has increased 29 cents and from the way things are going, it seems that trend will continue. With our national unemployment at 8.3… Read more »

For over the past decade, the United States has been engaged in the Global War on Terror. This past December, President Obama ended our nation’s combat mission in Iraq. Barely a month later, his Administration announced our combat role in Afghanistan could end as early as next year. Regardless of one’s opinion on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, we all stand proud of our… Read more »

It’s mid-February and hard to believe Spring Break is right around the corner for many of our kids and families.  But for all of us across East Alabama, the coming spring also means gas prices will likely spike again. That of course brings more pain at the pump during these already tough economic times. Gas prices are already going up. According to AAA Alabama, the average… Read more »

Members of Alabama’s congressional delegation are supporting Governor Robert Bentley’s request for a federal disaster declaration in the wake of the last week’s tornadoes and storms.             The entire delegation today sent a letter to President Obama seeking an expedited disaster declaration under the Robert T.… Read more »

2012 is off to a busy start and Congress has returned for its second session. Unfortunately, as our economy continues to limp along, there still seems to be too much “business as usual” around our nation’s capital. For example, let’s look at the budget. Every family across East Alabama lives by its income and expenses. That’s why it’s troubling that… Read more »

 Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today in advance of Monday’s national day of remembrance recognizing the life and legacy of the late Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “With the completion of the new Martin Luther King, Jr. monument in Washington, D.C. this year, our nation now has another beautiful reminder of Dr. King’s… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security, announced the establishment of the Congressional Transportation Security Caucus.  King and Rogers will serve as co-chairs of the Caucus.  The Caucus will serve as an informal group of… Read more »

During the Alabama Farmer Federations’ (ALFA) 90th annual meeting in Mobile, Alabama on Sunday, December 4th, Congressman Mike Rogers was presented with ALFA’s ‘Service to Agriculture’ award. “Agriculture is such an important part of Alabama – from our history to our economy. Our farmers are a driving force for our state and help feed our citizens, our… Read more »

As most folks across East Alabama know, just before Thanksgiving, the Congressional “supercommittee” charged with finding $1.2 trillion in spending cuts announced it failed to reach an agreement. As Congress reconvenes in Washington this week, our huge debt continues to threaten our economic future. It’s my hope Congress and President Obama will redouble their efforts… Read more »