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. … 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… 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.… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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,… 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… Read more »
