Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after supporting the House of Representatives’ version of the Continuing Resolution that includes funding for President Trump’s request for a border wall and funds the government through February 8, 2019. 

“Securing our porous border with Mexico is a matter of national security.  I fully support building the wall and helping President Trump fulfill his promise to Americans.  

“We are also keeping our promise to America’s farmers and producers by providing important and necessary disaster relief to those hit hardest by Hurricanes Florence and Michael,” Rogers said.

The House bill includes $5.7 billion for a wall along our Southern border and $7.8 billion for natural disaster relief. 

“Playing political games over a matter of national security is unacceptable, and I urge the Senate to support our national security and farmers,” Rogers added. 

Rogers will serve as Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security in the 116th Congress and serves as a member of the House Armed Services and Agriculture Committees. 

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