U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the Biden administration to immediately cease the failed Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS) operation off the coast of Gaza.
In the letter, Chairman… Read more »
House leads the charge to boost pay, housing, quality of life for armed service members
By Lindsey McPherson
June 25, 2024
The Washington Times
The lowest-ranking enlisted military members are paid less than fast food workers and many other entry-level employees in the private sector, and they often turn to federal subsidies and local donations to feed their families, according to… Read more »
Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Hampton Roads to engage with military officials and industry leaders on improving the quality of life for servicemembers and strengthening our Naval fleet. Joining the delegation were U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), and Rob… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in response to the U.S.-Ukraine bilateral security agreement.
“The Biden administration’s Ukraine policy has been plagued by half measures and hesitation – which… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following House passage of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
“There is no investment more important than the one we make in the men and women who serve in our All-Volunteer Force. We… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25. FY25 NDAA resources can be found here.
Chairman Rogers’ remarks as prepared for delivery:
For the first time in… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following remarks at a Rules Committee hearing in support of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25.
Chairman Rogers’ remarks as prepared for delivery:
Chairman Burgess, Ranking Member McGovern, members of the… Read more »
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on President Biden’s objection to the 15% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers in the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act.
“President Biden believes providing the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces… Read more »
House panel OK's more than 30 quality of life improvements for the troops
By Mike Gooding
May 28, 2024
13 News Now
Lawmakers have voted to increase the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). It's one of more than 30 proposed quality-of-life improvements they approved.
The BAH is paid to active service members who do not live on base but instead must rent in the local commercial… Read more »
Republicans’ Defense Amendment Would Rescue Military Kids From Lefty Indoctrination In DOD Schools
By Max Eden and Amy Haywood
May 30, 2024
The Federalist
Among the many national security liabilities created by the Biden administration, one of the less remarked upon has been the ideological corruption of the schools serving children of America’s military… Read more »
