U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, joined U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) and a bipartisan coalition of U.S. Representatives in writing a letter to President Joe Biden reiterating their strong support for the AUKUS security pact — particularly for its commitment to developing an Australian nuclear-powered submarine capability. In writing... Read More »
Today, the bipartisan leadership of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees announced the full roster of commissioners, including selections for Chair and Vice Chair, to the Commission on the National Defense Strategy, pursuant to Sec. 1095 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). The Commission will examine the 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS) and m... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement after the Department of Defense rescinded the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for servicemembers. "Because of the hard work of House Republicans — the Department of Defense has finally rescinded the harmful COVID-19 vaccine mandate for servicemembers. I am proud to have fought for the inclusion of... Read More »
United States Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL) released the following statement after being named Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Rogers will be the first Congressman from Alabama to serve as Chairman of the committee. "I am honored to have been selected by my House Republican colleagues to serve as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Our nation faces unprecedente... Read More »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, asking that the Department of Defense (DoD) provide Congress with a plan for rescinding the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. servicemembers. The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which was signed into law last wee... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Lead Republican Mike Rogers (R-AL) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo requesting key documents and information as recent reports raise serious concerns regarding negotiations b... Read More »
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 »
