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Rogers: Terrorism remains a threat in our own backyard

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, said that terrorism remains a threat. This was following the arrest of Nayef Qashou, a Lee County resident charged with lying to the FBI and destroying records. The arrest was part of a years-long counterterrorism investigation. “Today’s arrest is a stark reminder that terrorism remains a threat in our own backyard,” … Continued
September 20, 2019

Rogers announces $144,390 grant for Piedmont Emergency Rescue Squad

Thursday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, congratulated the Piedmont Emergency Rescue Squad today for receiving a $144,390.90 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Rogers said the funding would help the fire department purchase a new firefighting vehicle. “Calhoun County’s first responders are our first line of defense,” Rogers said. “I congratulate the men and … Continued
September 9, 2019

Rogers supports Trump’s decision to create new Space Command

Thursday, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump (R), the Secretary of Defense established the United States Space Command to ensure space superiority. Supporters says that the United States Space Command strengthens our ability to deter conflict and ensure unfettered access to, and freedom to operate in, space. Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, released a … Continued
September 2, 2019

Rogers holds Mornings with Mike events while Congress is in session

Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, released a statement reminding constituents that he is holding weekly events when Congress is in session that are open to any constituents visiting Washington, D.C. “Mornings with Mike” events take place in Rogers’ Washington office in the Rayburn House Office Building. Rogers offers meetings with East Alabamians visiting Washington. Rogers … Continued
September 2, 2019

Rogers reports $697,688 in campaign cash

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, reports raising $410,592.64 in cash during the first half of 2019. Federal candidates are required to report their campaign finance reports every six months with the Federal Elections Committee. Rogers reported receipts of $410,592.64, campaign expenditures of $240,590.59 and a cash balance on June 30 of $697,688.08. No Republican primary challenger … Continued
July 23, 2019

Palmer and Rogers say that raising minimum wage would hurt the economy

Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed controversial piece of legislation that, if passed by the Senate and signed into law by the President, would raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. Congressmen Gary Palmer, R-Hoover and Mike Rogers, R-Saks both voted against the bill and warned that implementing such a proposal could potentially … Continued
July 19, 2019

Rogers warns that “the push for a socialist agenda is alive and well in Washington”

Wednesday, Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) said in an email to constituents that Democrats offer “radical ideas”; but won’t deal with the “real problems in our country.” “The push for a socialist agenda is alive and well in Washington and it is causing major problems within the Democrat party,” Rogers said. “Members, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are … Continued
July 11, 2019

Rogers: America faces “vast, evolving” security threats

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, wrote an editorial in the Hill Tuesday in which he warned of growing threats from new and old adversaries. “The threats America faces today are vast, evolving, and from new adversaries,” Rogers warned. “We must take steps to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security, the agency tasked with identifying … Continued
July 5, 2019

John Merrill to testify at congressional hearing on election security

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill will testify before a congressional committee Tuesday about election security and how Alabama is keeping its elections secure. Merrill will testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on Capitol Hill on Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, invited Merrill to speak to the committee. Rogers … Continued
February 11, 2019

Mike Rogers cosponsors Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, announced Friday he was co-sponsoring the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, H.R. 38. If passed, national reciprocity would allow citizens with a concealed carry permit to travel to other states and have their concealed carry privilege honored by authorities in that state, much like motorists with drivers licenses can operate their … Continued
January 30, 2019