Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after being elected to the Republican Steering Committee last week by his colleagues. The Steering Committee recommends Members of Congress to serve as Full Committee Chairmen based on their background, level of expertise and seniority as well as each Member’s committee assignments. Rogers is the first Alabamian in the last decade to serve on the prestigious committee.

Over the last couple of years Rogers has become increasingly concerned that regions and the South particularly, weren’t being fairly represented. – for example, Southeastern states only have 4 Full Committee Chairmanships out of 20 Standing House Full Committees despite making up almost one-third of the House Republican Conference.

“I am honored to have been elected to this committee, and am thrilled to have the opportunity to help ensure there is a regional balance across the board when it comes to committee chairmanships and committee assignments. Alabama and the South make up a significant portion of the House Republican Conference and deserve their fair share of assignments. I have been working with my Southern colleagues on the importance of making sure each region has a seat at the table and will bring this important initiative with me when our work begins on the committee,” Rogers said.

Rogers was selected for one of six slots on the Republican Steering Committee out of 11 candidates running for the slots.

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