(WASHINGTON, D.C.) --- Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after being selected as a conferee for the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

            “I am proud to be name to the National Defense Authorization Act conference committee. I look forward to working with my colleagues to continue the 50 plus year streak of passing a defense authorization bill in support of our men and women in uniform. We have to be smart about our investments to win the battle today and the war tomorrow,” Rogers said.

            “Mike is a leader on national security and I am glad to have him serving as a conferee on this important piece of legislation,” House Armed Services Ranking Member Mac Thornberry (TX-13) said.

            “Mike is an obvious choice for the NDAA Conference Committee, given he has spent his entire tenure in Congress, almost 20 years now, devoting himself to securing and protecting America’s national security in various capacities. From rural first responders to our men and women in uniform serving on the frontlines, he understands the importance of and has worked tirelessly to ensure readiness and safety. Mike has proven to always have the security of our nation as his top priority, and I firmly believe he will do the same throughout the NDAA discussions,” House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) said.

            Rogers serves as Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee.

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