U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement detailing their support for Japan's strengthened defense agenda."We strongly support the assertive steps that Japan is taking to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance – this is critical as we look to counter shared threats in the Indo-Pacific region. Our ... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening statement at the full committee markup for H. Res. 1475. Lead Republican Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you Mr. Chairman. I support this Resolution of Inquiry. I commend the Gentleman from Georgia, Mr. Clyde, for introducing it. Americans are growing incre... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the House passage of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. "We are at a critical point in our nation's history – it's today's investments in our defense that will ensure the success of our warfighters on the battlefields of the fu... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Lead Republican Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: I rise in strong support of H.R. 7776, the James Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act. H.R. 7776 rep... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following statement at a House Committee on Rules meeting regarding H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Lead Republican Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Chairman McGovern, Ranking Member Cole, members of the Committee, thank you f... Read More »
U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), and U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today released the text of an agreement they have reached on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (F... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following today's change of responsibility at the U.S. Space Force. "General John Raymond's leadership has been invaluable to the men and women who make up the U.S. Space Force. It is no easy task to standup and lead a new military branch but General Raymond has remained dedicated to... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Biden administration's National Defense Strategy, Nuclear Posture Review, and Missile Defense Review. "Our nation faces unprecedented threats from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran but the Biden administration lacks a clear plan to deter and defeat these threats... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement mourning the death of former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. "Secretary Ash Carter brought a wealth of knowledge to the Department of Defense, and I am saddened to learn of his passing. I am praying for his family and loved ones as they mourn his death." Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement seeking answers on an October 20th memo from the Department of Defense regarding abortion. "I am deeply disappointed that the Department of Defense has allowed President Biden to blatantly misuse the United States Military for political purposes. Yesterday's memo from DoD, released n... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement urging the U.S. and allies to boost defenses in the Indo-Pacific region as China's Xi Jinping seeks third term as dictator. "Xi Jinping is a dangerous dictator. He and the Chinese Communist Party have made it clear that their long-term goal is the downfall of the United States and we... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Biden administration's National Security Strategy. "The National Security Strategy should give the American people a realistic outline for how the administration plans to keep our nation secure. "The strategy produced by the Biden administration takes 48 pages to s... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), led fellow HASC Republicans in seeking answers from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the Department of Defense's (DoD) COVID-19 vaccination mandate for servicemembers. The letter comes after President Biden's declaration that the "pandemic is over" and follows concerns raised in a June 2, 2022... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, ... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the implementation of recommendations of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military. Rep. Gallagher's remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Chairwoman Speier. I share your concern that the Department has wasted ... Read More »
