Calhoun County’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) got another boost this afternoon when the House of Representatives passed a final funding bill providing CDP $62.5 million for its fiscal year (FY) 2010 operating budget, Congressman Mike Rogers said today.Rogers said the $62.5 million appropriation, which matches last year’s funding level, is critical for the CDP to… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers asked Homeland Security officials late last week why a multi-billion dollar, high-tech system of surveillance cameras and technology is still not fulfilling its mission of securing our porous Southwest border with Mexico.Known as the Secure Border Initiative or SBInet, the system helps guard thousands of miles of rural, unsecured border areas.“Over four… Read more »

  Congressman Mike Rogers and Congressman Spencer Bachus (AL-06) announced that Auburn University will receive $1.5 million for defense research work under the House version of the FY10 Defense Appropriations bill.The university will use the funds for its logistical fuel processor program, which examines the use of fuel cells as a power source for military equipment.  The… Read more »

Governor Bob Riley and the state’s congressional delegation today recognized the service and sacrifice of Alabama’s veterans as the Honor Flight program brought 101 veterans from across the state to the National World War II Memorial in Washington.Many of the veterans were making their first visit to the monument to freedom built on the National Mall.  They were flown to… Read more »

  The members of Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation today made the following statements about the threat of government-run healthcare to America’s economy after speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to the Democrat majority in Congress. Today’s floor speeches come a week after Republican members spoke out on June 21st against… Read more »

  Congressman Mike Rogers and Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) today announced that they were able to secure $100,000 in federal funding for Gadsden State Community College.  The funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education Appropriations Bill that passed the House of Representatives on July 24th by a vote of 264-153.… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers released the following statement today after passage of H.R. 2454, the “Democrats’ Cap and Tax Bill.”  The entire Alabama Delegation opposed this bill.“The Democrats’ cap-and-trade bill boils down to an unfair energy tax Alabama’s families and businesses.  It has the chance to further harm our economy by increasing the… Read more »

  Congressman Mike Rogers said today he is pleased to once again have the opportunity to serve on the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee.  Rogers served on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee the 108th – 110th Congress.“I have been honored to serve on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee previously, and am thrilled to have another opportunity to be a part… Read more »

Congressmen Mike Rogers and Bobby Bright met with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate this afternoon to continue the discussion on reasons FEMA denied Individual Assistance in Montgomery and the River Region after May’s severe storms and flooding. The Alabama Congressmen discussed in particular what possible steps could be taken to help reverse FEMA’s initial decision.“I… Read more »

Congressmen Mike Rogers and Bobby Bright announced that they will meet with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate on Tuesday to discuss FEMA’s denial of Individual Assistance in the River Region.  They also applauded FEMA’s recent decision, at the request of the Governor’s office, to reexamine flood-damaged homes and businesses in Autauga, Bullock, and Montgomery… Read more »