Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on protecting American interests in a convergent global threat environment.
Chairman Rogers’ remarks as prepared for delivery:
In our first hearing of the 119th Congress, we will examine a hard… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following a phone call with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
“I just had a great conversation with Secretary Hegseth. I relayed to Secretary Hegseth that he will have no better partner in Congress than the House Armed Services Committee. On the… Read more »
For America’s Military, Personnel Is Victory
By Rep. Pat Fallon
February 4, 2025
National Review
French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte defeated multiple European coalitions despite his opponents’ numerical and resource superiority. Napoleon’s “corps system” (corps d’armée), which emphasized flexibility in maneuver and local force superiority, was so revolutionary that it formed… Read more »
Enough talking about defense innovation. It’s time to make choices and move out.
By Rep. Don Bacon
February 03, 2025
Breaking Defense
As we begin the 119th Congress and a new presidential administration, a narrow window of opportunity exists to accelerate Department of Defense technology development and deliver a decisive advantage to the United States as it confronts… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders to restore the focus of the military on lethality by gutting the DEI bureaucracy, ending far-left gender ideology, and reinstating servicemembers who were discharged due to their refusal to take the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement in support of President Trump’s executive order strengthening U.S. missile defense.
“I’m thrilled to see President Trump prioritize the modernization and expansion of U.S. missile defense.
“In the FY24 NDAA, our committee removed… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement applauding the Senate confirmation of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense.
“Congratulations to Pete Hegseth on his Senate confirmation to be the next Secretary of Defense. I look forward to working closely with him to strengthen our military… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement in support of Executive Actions by President Donald Trump to secure our southern border.
“Border security is national security. The actions taken by President Trump are crucial to help stem the tide of illegal immigrants, lethal drugs,… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on President Trump’s Executive Action to end DEI programs across the federal government.
“On his first day in office President Trump is already restoring the focus of our military on lethality by putting an end to woke DEI… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced subcommittee rosters for the 119th Congress. Rogers and Smith also announced that Representatives Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Don Davis (D-NC) will serve as Vice Chairman and Vice Ranking Member.
Subcommittee on Tactical… Read more »