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Rep. Rogers Supports Defending American Property Abroad Act

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) released the following statement after House passage of the Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026:

“I was proud to support the Defending American Property Abroad Act on the House Floor today. US companies must be able to conduct business in the world marketplace without fear of unlawful expropriation. This issue hits close to home for Alabama companies as the Mexican government continues its attempts to seize a port owned by Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials. This is just one example of the nightmare scenario many US-based companies face. Every day countries are allowed to seize American property undeterred, our country’s national and economic security is threatened. This legislation ensures protection for American companies as they operate throughout the Western Hemisphere, and I look forward to President Trump signing it into law.”

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ICYMI, Yellowhammer News: U.S. Navy Secretary, Alabama delegation cut ribbon on $2.4 billion submarine factory in Cherokee

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Cherokee, AL – Yellowhammer News published the following story detailing the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hadrian’s new shipbuilding and maritime production facility in Cherokee, AL. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, along with Secretary of the Navy, John C. Phelan, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R, MS), U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-04), U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R, AL), U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R, AL), and Hadrian CEO, Chris Power gave remarks at the event.

Read the full story in Yellowhammer News here and below.

U.S. Navy Secretary, Alabama delegation cut ribbon on $2.4 billion submarine factory in Cherokee

Mecca Musick

March 20, 2026

U.S. Federal and state leaders converged Friday in Cherokee, Alabama to mark the opening of a massive new defense manufacturing facility, a project expected to transform Northwest Alabama into a key hub for U.S. naval production.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at the Barton Riverfront Industrial Park on the site of a former railcar manufacturing facility, drew a crowd of military officials, elected leaders, industry partners and community members.

The 2.2-million-square-foot facility will anchor shipbuilding and maritime production tied to the U.S. Navy.

“This is about that kick-ass Alabama spirit,” said Chris Power, founder and CEO of Hadrian. “We’re betting on the people of this state to step up and deliver when it matters most.”

Hadrian, an advanced manufacturing company focused on precision components for defense and aerospace, is partnering with the U.S. Navy on the project.

The facility, known as Factory 4, will mass-produce critical submarine components supporting both Columbia- and Virginia-class programs, helping address long-standing production bottlenecks in the maritime industrial base.

According to company officials, the facility will utilize Hadrian’s AI-powered manufacturing platform to streamline production, reduce supply chain bottlenecks and operate more efficiently than traditional defense manufacturing systems.

“We are done with free money in the Department of the Navy to the defense primes industry”, said Power. “The president directed us to move faster. Congress has cleared a path, the Navy has set the requirement, and today Hadrian is setting the foundation to deliver that capacity to the workers who will fill this facility. You are not just building parts, you’re building the submarines that underpin our nuclear deterrent and our most survivable nuclear deterrent.”

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan, U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Dale Strong (R-Huntsville), and Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside state and local leaders.

The project represents a more than $2.4 billion public-private investment, combining over $1.5 billion in private capital with $900 million in federal funding, and is part of a broader effort to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity.

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan highlighted the project’s role in rebuilding America’s industrial capacity and military readiness.

“This is not just another factory. This is a different model,” Phelan said.

“This is not just an investment in infrastructure. It is an investment in the American worker in Alabama communities and in the future of American security. This is how we begin restoring the industrial base and it returns in service of the American taxpayer and maritime dominance. This is what the Golden Fleet looks like in execution,” he said.

The project revives a long-dormant industrial site, previously home to FreightCar America before its closure in 2021, and positions the Shoals as an emerging center for advanced manufacturing tied to national defense.

Rep. Aderholt, whose district includes the Shoals, called the project a long-awaited milestone after years of effort to redevelop the vacant site.

“We are opening a factory of the future,” Aderholt said. “The Shoals is ready, and this facility shows what’s possible when you invest in communities that are willing to compete and win.”

The facility is expected to create up to 1,000 high-quality jobs and reach full production capacity within about two years. Officials say its highly automated systems will allow workers to be trained and production-ready in as little as 30 days, significantly faster than traditional defense manufacturing.

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Rogers warned that the U.S. must rebuild its defense base to meet growing global threats.

“We were at a dangerously low level of defense spending,” Rogers said. “We’re at the beginning of a process to rebuild our defense industrial base, and it’s going to take partners like this to get us where we need to be.”

Sen. Tuberville emphasized both the strategic and economic significance of the project.

“They’re going to be building submarines in Alabama, on a river,” Tuberville said.

“The economy here will boom. It will explode and you will be protecting this country because we’re behind in submarines and ships, behind China,” he said. “China is our number one adversary. And by golly, we’re not going to let them continue to outrun us in anything. And the people here in Muscle Shoals will make sure that that doesn’t happen for years and years to come.”

Senator Britt pointed to the broader impact on American manufacturing and workforce development.

“American manufacturing is the backbone of American strength, and Alabama is going to help revitalize it and make sure that we are ready for whatever the world sends our way,” Britt said.

“Our great state has known this for a long time, and that’s the National Defense means a great deal to Alabama. But what the world continues to find out is that Alabama means a great deal to our National Defense,” she said.

Closing the ceremony, Power had a special message for Northwest Alabama’s workforce.

“I also want to remind everybody that what is the point of having shared responsibility unless you also give the responsibility upside to the workforce,” he said. “So everyone in this building who comes and works for us are also the equity holders in Hadrian, because I cannot ask you to step up unless we also let you share in the rewards and the wealth will be great here.”

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ICYMI, AL.com: ‘Selfless sacrifice’ of 6 killed in Iraq refueling plane crash honored on floor of Congress

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – Today, AL.com published a story regarding U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) leading a moment of silence on the House Floor to honor the KC-135 crew who were killed in Iraq in support of Operation Epic Fury. Rep. Rogers was joined by the entire Alabama House Delegation and members of the Ohio Delegation.

Read the full story on AL.com here and below.

‘Selfless sacrifice’ of 6 killed in Iraq refueling plane crash honored on floor of Congress

William Thornton

March 19, 2026

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala. led his colleagues in the House of Representatives Thursday morning in a moment of silence for six crew members of a KC-135 Air Force refueling aircraft who were killed last week in a plane crash over friendly territory in western Iraq.

They were from Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Washington state.

The commemoration happened at 10:33 a.m. EDT on the House floor.

Rogers, standing with other lawmakers from Alabama and Ohio, said they stood to “honor the lives” of those lost in the incident one week ago.

The crash killed three people assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida: Maj. John A. “Alex” Klinner, 33, of Trussville; Capt. Ariana Savino, 31, of Covington, Washington; and Tech. Sgt. Ashley Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky.

The three served in the 99th Air Refueling Squadron of the 117th Air Refueling Wing located at Sumpter Smith Joint Air National Guard Base in Birmingham.

The three others were assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio: Capt. Seth Koval, 38, a resident of Stoutsville, Ohio, who was from Mooresville, Indiana; Capt. Curtis Angst, 30, who lived in Columbus; and Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons, 28, of Columbus.

Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags in Alabama to be flown at half-staff on the day of Klinner’s funeral.

Rogers said prayers are with the families of the six service members.

“I would also like to acknowledge the total of 13 service members who have lost their lives during this conflict,” Rogers said. “We commend their selfless sacrifice and service to our country, and pray for their loved ones.”

Other tributes followed from delegations from Ohio and California to fallen service members.

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Rep. Rogers Announces Over $949 Million in Funding for Anniston Army Depot in Reconciliation Spending

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today announced $949.1 million in funding from the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act will be used for Military Construction Projects at the Anniston Army Depot. $68 million in funding has also been allocated for the design of the new Space Command Headquarters in Huntsville. Additionally, Chairman Rogers secured $82 million for an access control point and a general-purpose warehouse at the Anniston Army Depot as part of the Appropriations process.

“I am proud to announce over $949 million in funding for Anniston Army Depot,” said Rep. Rogers. “This funding from President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is critical to ensuring continued success at Anniston Army Depot. I am also excited to see $68 million going to Redstone Arsenal for the design of the new, state-of-the-art Space Command Headquarters. President Trump is delivering for our national security and delivering for the state of Alabama.”

The following projects will be executed at Anniston Army Depot:

Component Remanufacturing Facility: $495,000,000
Small Arms Warehouse: $280,600,000
Vehicle Paint Shop: $69,500,000
Replace Buildings 293, 294, and 295: $60,000,000
Guided Missile Maintenance Building: $44,000,000

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Rep. Rogers Invites Local High Schoolers to Participate in 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

OXFORD, AL – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), today invited local high schoolers to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. Every year, this nationwide competition offers high schoolers in Alabama’s Third congressional District and across the country the opportunity to showcase their talent and have their artwork displayed in the Capitol Building for one year. This year’s theme for the artwork is “ America’s 250th Birthday.” Artwork can be submitted between April 14th and April 17th. Additional guidelines can be found here.

“I am excited to invite local high schoolers in Alabama’s Third District to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition,” said Rep. Rogers. “This competition is a tremendous opportunity for students to have their artwork hung in the U.S. Capitol for visitors from around the world to see. Every year, the talent exhibited by our students is incredibly impressive, and I’m sure this year will be especially competitive with our country celebrating its 250th year. Interested students should visit my website or call my Oxford office to receive more details.”

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Rep. Rogers Supports Pro-Life Legislation During March for Life

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), this week supported the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, two pieces of pro-life legislation, on the House Floor in honor of the annual March for Life. This follows SBA Pro-Life awarding Rep. Rogers an A+ Rating for 2025.

“As many Alabamians gather on the National Mall today in support of the lives of the unborn, I am proud to re-affirm my commitment to pro-life policies,” said Rep. Rogers. “In the past year, this movement has become especially precious to me as my family welcomed our first grandchild. I remain firmly on the side of life and Alabama remains firmly on the side of life. I will always defend the lives of the most innocent among us, and I look forward to continuing this work in Congress in 2026.”

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ICYMI: President Trump Signs the FY26 NDAA Into Law

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, praised President Donald Trump for signing the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) into law.

“Today marks a major milestone in advancing President Trump’s Peace through Strength agenda.

“At a pivotal moment in our national security, this NDAA builds a ready, lethal, and capable fighting force–one that deters America’s adversaries, supports our warfighters, and further strengthens our defense posture on the global stage.

“This bill contains the most consequential acquisition reforms in generations–-empowering the Pentagon to move faster, integrate advanced technologies, and accelerate innovation for our warfighters.

“This bill brings our military into the 21st century and provides a clear path to outpace evolving threats. I’m eager to get to work so we can begin delivering on President Trump’s vision for our national security.”

Additional resources for the FY26 NDAA can be found here.

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Rep. Rogers Applauds House Passage of FY26 NDAA, Secures Multiple Wins for Alabama

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement applauding the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

“As we face the most complex security environment since World War II, the FY26 NDAA delivers on President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda and ensures our warfighters are the most ready, lethal, and capable force in the world.

At the core of this bill is a fundamental overhaul of the Pentagon’s broken acquisition system. The FY26 NDAA cuts red tape and focuses defense acquisition on one mission: getting our warfighters the capabilities they need, when they need them.

This is a strong, bipartisan bill that supports our servicemembers and their families, revitalizes our defense industrial base, and sends a clear message to our adversaries. I urge the Senate to quickly pass the FY26 NDAA so President Trump can sign it and we can begin implementing his agenda."

“This year’s NDAA also authorizes $197 million for military construction projects in Alabama and further establishes Alabama as the national leader in defense.”

Measures that directly benefit the state of Alabama included in the final version of the FY2026 NDAA can be found below:

Military Construction at Alabama Bases:

$50 million for an access control point at the Anniston Army Depot.
$55 million for a propulsion systems building at Redstone Arsenal.
$64 million for a general-purpose warehouse at the DLA distribution center in Anniston.
$28 million for area maintenance support activity at Maxwell Air Force Base.

Bolstering Innovation through Investments in Defense Capabilities:

$3.9 million for missile enhancement with electric motor prototypes
$7 million for infantry support weapons, including combat aviation aircrew enhancement
$18 million for air defense command, control, and intelligence, including air and missile defense common operating picture
$239 million for M-VEST for Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD)
$10 million for an embedded hypersonic seeker in Navy RDT&E

Addressing Readiness Concerns at Alabama Bases:

Addresses the chronic understaffing of gate guards like Redstone Arsenal by authorizing contract guards to augment existing force protection options at military installations.
Expedites construction of Space Command HQ in Huntsville:

Provides the use of other transaction authorities (OTAs) and progressive design-build, identified as the preferred contracting authority for construction of SPACECOM headquarters
Provides an exception to Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) growth offset for SPACECOM headquarters

Includes A as a location for the Eastern Regional Range Complex for multi-domain operations and robotics autonomous systems training, testing, and experimentation.
Limits funding to transform the primary helicopter training program at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Funding in the FY26 NDAA directly impacts Anniston Army Depot, which needs significant recapitalization and modernization of its fleet of DPO-CVHT3 (“carts”) to continue efficient operations and maintain an appropriately safe work environment for depot employees.

Reforms the Outdated Acquisition Reform System:

Acquisition reforms cut bureaucracy, strengthen Alabama’s defense economy, and get better weapons into the hands of our warfighters faster. Alabama is at the center of the modernized industrial base the FY26 NDAA is building.
The FY26 NDAA overhauls the broken acquisition system so companies in Alabama can get new programs moving faster and with less red tape. Alabama’s defense industry will see faster contracts, fewer regulatory barriers, and greater demand.
The bill requires DoD to look to commercial solutions first, rather than creating bespoke systems. This change directly benefits Alabama’s growing commercial tech, space, and manufacturing sectors.
Landmark acquisition reform in this year’s NDAA rolls back outdated contracting rules and removes barriers that have kept smaller companies out of the defense market, helping small and mid-sized Alabama businesses compete for defense work and grow.
The bill creates BOOST and other “valley of death” initiatives to ensure promising technologies transition into programs. That means more opportunity for Alabama’s emerging AI, autonomy, hypersonics, and advanced manufacturing firms.
The NDAA makes multi-year procurement the rule rather than the exception for weapon systems procurement and authorizes multi-year procurement for several high-demand munitions and missile systems, providing long-term, stable demand for suppliers across Alabama
Alabama builds many systems sought by allies—from missile defense to aviation and ground systems. NDAA reforms streamline foreign military sales, enabling more international demand for Alabama-made equipment.

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Rep. Rogers Applauds Passage of Government Funding

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – House Armed Services Committee Chairman U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) released the following statement after final passage of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026:

“I was proud to vote in favor of finally ending Schumer’s shutdown. For 43 days, Senate Democrats have held our country hostage in the name of partisan demands. Today, Republicans, along with a few sensible Democrats, voted to reopen the government with a clean continuing resolution along with full-year appropriations for Agriculture, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.

“This measure restores stability to our country, reestablishes certainty for military families, and funds key national security work, but work does not stop there. I look forward to passing full-year appropriations as well as the FY2026 NDAA and SPEED Act. With the government reopened, House Republicans stand ready to advance President Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda.”

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Rep. Rogers: Democrats’ Shutdown Hurts our Troops and Weakens National Security

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), issued a statement condemning the Democrats’ government shutdown for its detrimental effects on national security and the harm it is causing our troops.

“Shutting the government down disproportionally harms our servicemembers and their families, threatens military readiness, and undermines our national security,” said Chairman Mike Rogers. “Democrats are forcing American servicemembers to work without pay and delaying delivery of critical capabilities to our warfighters just to appease their radical left wing. We have a duty to support the men and women who defend our country. House Republicans have passed a clean extension of government funding with no gimmicks or partisan priorities. By refusing to vote for this continuing resolution, Democrats are refusing to support our troops.”

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