Press Releases

Giving Back All Year

Dec 6, 2012

(WASHINGTON, DC)—As we quickly enter the Christmas season, folks across East Alabama are in the spirit of giving.   In these tough economic times, people continue to give back to their communities as they help their brothers and sisters in need. But...

Where’s Our Country Headed?

Sep 20, 2012 Issues: Economy and Job Creation

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Across East Alabama, I keep hearing from folks who are very concerned about the direction of our country.  I am deeply concerned too. On the economic front, the trends still aren’t good. According to the Alabama Department of...

Rogers Announces an $18,240 Grant for Fort Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department

Sep 19, 2012 Issues: Homeland Security

(Washington, DC)—Congressman Mike Rogers congratulated the men and women of the Fort Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department today for receiving an $18,240 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, funding Rogers said would help the Russell...

Rogers: Celebrating 225 Years of the US Constitution

Sep 17, 2012

(WASHINGTON, DC)--- Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks on the 225th anniversary of the adoption of the US Constitution. “Today I join my fellow Americans in celebrating the signing of our Constitution. This history-making document...

Rogers: On Deadly Attacks in Libya

Sep 12, 2012

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks after the attacks in Libya resulting in the death of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya and three other Americans. “I am outraged at this barbaric and senseless act of violence. The...

Rogers: Eleven Years After 9/11 Tragedy

Sep 10, 2012 Issues: Homeland Security

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks on the 11th anniversary of the deadly terrorist attacks across our country on September 11, 2001. “Every single American was affected by those heinous acts of terror on American...

Digging Deeper on Unemployment

Jul 20, 2012 Issues: Economy and Job Creation

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The number of new jobs being created in this country seem as stagnant as the July summer heat, and it looks like there’s not much relief in sight. For 41 straight months now, the national unemployment rate has stayed at or above 8...

Rogers Challenges Status Quo at TSA

Jul 9, 2012 Issues: Homeland Security

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security, said he will ask an outside panel of experts for innovative ways to help secure our nation’s transportation...

Rogers Statement on Supreme Court Decision

Jun 28, 2012

 (WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Mike Rogers made the following remarks today after the Supreme Court released its decision on the healthcare law.                 “I am deeply disappointed with the Supreme Court’s ruling today on the healthcare law. ...

Economy Not ‘Fine’ in East Alabama

Jun 21, 2012 Issues: Economy and Job Creation

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Congress just finished up a District Work Period.  This short break from voting in our Nation’s Capital gave representatives a weeklong chance to hear directly from folks back home what is going on in their area. This week, I wanted...

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