U.S. Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the Navy's maintenance of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility and the Navy's investigation into and response to the November 2021 release of fuel from Red Hill facility impacting drinking water. Rep. Waltz's remarks as prepared for… Read more »
United States Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement announcing two new subcommittee Ranking Members. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) will serve as the Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Strategic Forces and Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) will serve as the Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Readiness. "I am pleased to… Read more »
U.S Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), the Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law. "I am glad to see that the FY22 NDAA has been signed into law. This piece of legislation was the culmination of months of bipartisan work to bolster our national security and… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following House passage of the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "I am grateful for the work by my colleagues in the House and the Senate to craft a bipartisan and bicameral NDAA that bolsters our national security and supports our troops. This bill will… 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 FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Lead Republican Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: I rise in strong support of the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill before us is a strong… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following remarks at a House Rules Committee meeting on the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Lead Republican Rogers' remarks as prepared for delivery: Chairman McGovern, Ranking Member Cole, members of the Committee, thank you for having me here today. And… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Representative Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the text of an agreement they have… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL) released a statement urging President Biden to bolster his support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. "There is an old Leninist adage that Putin lives by. ‘Probe with bayonets; if you encounter mush, proceed; if you encounter steel, stop.' The time to accelerate the flow of steel in the form of heavy weapons to Ukraine was weeks… Read more »
U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the nexus between operational energy and logistics, and whether the proper coordination and collaboration exists for optimal success in a contested environment.Rep. Lamborn's remarks as prepared for delivery:Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and four top Republicans in Congress, in sending letter to Biden administration officials expressing grave concern over reports that the National Security Council has blocked the Department of Defense from… Read more »
