Rogers and Wicker Joint Statement on Actions to Pressure Russia into Peace Negotiations

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U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement today:   “Ukraine has long agreed to President Trump’s proposal to begin negotiations at the current line of control following an immediate ceasefire. Regrettably, Vladimir…

Rogers: Democrats’ Shutdown Hurts Our Troops and Weakens National Security

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) 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…

Rogers and Wicker Issue Joint Statement on Russia’s Violation of Poland’s Airspace

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U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued a joint statement on the violation of Polish airspace by Russia: Russia’s violations of Polish airspace this week with drones should remind us that one man’s imperial ambitions have not only ravaged…

Rogers Speaks on House Floor in Support of FY26 NDAA

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Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 SPEED and NDAA).  FY26 NDAA resources can be found here.  Chairman Rogers' Remarks as Prepared for…

Rogers Applauds House Passage of FY26 NDAA

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released a statement praising the House passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 SPEED and NDAA). The bill passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 231-196. “Today’s vote to…

President Trump Is Right - SPACECOM Moving to Alabama Is a Win for National Security

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) issued the following statement praising President Trump's announcement to move the United States Space Command Headquarters to Alabama:  “Space Command is finally coming home to Alabama. This announcement by President Trump is yet another in a long line of strong decisions that…

Rogers Applauds Committee Passage of FY26 NDAA

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Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) praised the bipartisan committee passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 SPEED and NDAA). “For decades, American deterrence has protected our homeland and been a powerful force for peace. At a time when global…

Rogers Praises Trump’s Announcement on Sending New Weapons to Ukraine

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) issued the following statement praising President Trump’s announcement that additional U.S. weapons will be sent to Ukraine, with funding provided by NATO allies: "Today’s decision to send additional weapons to Ukraine, financed by our NATO allies, is a major turning point. It puts real pressure…

Rogers and Smith Announce Markup Date for FY26 NDAA

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) announced that the committee will consider H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.   The FY26 NDAA markup will be held on…

Rogers Praises Decision to Resume Military Aid to Ukraine

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) made the following statement praising President Trump’s decision to resume military aid to Ukraine:   “President Trump is right that now is not the time to pause U.S. military aid to support Ukraine’s defense. Vladimir Putin has been given every opportunity to pursue a lasting peace. His…