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Rogers comments on anniversary of Abbey Gate terror attack
United States Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on the three-year anniversary of the Abbey Gate terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. servicemembers.
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Representative Rogers seeks answers on September 11th terrorist plea deals
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has demanded answers from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin regarding a plea agreement reached with Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the mastermind behind the September 11th terror attacks, and his associates Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin Attash and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi.
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Mike Rogers expresses concerns over prisoner swap with Russia
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement regarding the recent prisoner swap involving the U.S., Russia, and U.S. allies.
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Hearing addresses mobility aircraft connectivity challenges
U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered an opening statement at a hearing on mobility aircraft connectivity capabilities in Washington, D.C. The hearing addressed critical issues regarding logistics chains in joint military operations.
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Rep. Mike Waltz discusses importance of mobility aircraft connectivity at hearing
U.S. Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered an opening statement at a hearing focused on mobility aircraft connectivity capabilities. The discussion emphasized the critical role these capabilities play in closing logistics chains in joint military operations.
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Republican representatives demand answers over controversial Fort Liberty DES training
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Jim Banks (R-IN), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, and Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, led their Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, demanding answers regarding a Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) training held at Fort Liberty that characterized pro-life organizations as terrorist groups. The letter was also signed by Representatives Richard Hudson (R-NC), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Mike Turner (R-OH), Rob Wittman (R-VA), Austin Scott...
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Bipartisan congressional delegation discusses national security space cooperation in Europe
U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, have issued a statement following their return from a bipartisan congressional delegation to Luxembourg, France, and Italy. The delegation focused on allied cooperation concerning National Security Space issues.
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Representative Mike Rogers calls for end to Gaza pier operation
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has called on the Biden administration to immediately halt the Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS) operation off the coast of Gaza. In a letter addressed to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Rogers criticized the operation as a "gross waste of taxpayer dollars."
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Bipartisan HASC delegation visits Hampton Roads
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 the Naval fleet. Joining the delegation were U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), and Rob Wittman (R-VA). The members released the following joint statement.
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House passes FY25 NDAA focusing on servicemember welfare and defense modernization
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following the House passage of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Rogers and McCaul critique Biden's approach to U.S.-Ukraine security agreement
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, issued a statement regarding the U.S.-Ukraine bilateral security agreement.
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House Armed Services Chair supports FY25 NDAA focused on servicemember quality of life
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, addressed the House Floor in support of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25.
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House panel approves multiple quality-of-life improvements for military families
Lawmakers have voted to increase the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), 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 rent in the local commercial housing market. Until 2016, the Defense Department (DOD) paid each qualifying member 100% of their region's median housing costs. Since then, the DOD has only covered 95% of the total.
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Rep. Mike Rogers supports FY25 NDAA focused on servicemember quality of life
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks at a Rules Committee hearing in support of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25.
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Rogers criticizes Biden over objection to junior enlisted pay raise
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement criticizing President Biden's opposition to a proposed 15% pay raise for junior enlisted servicemembers included in the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act.
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Amendment seeks changes in DEI policies at DOD schools
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Military organizations endorse FY25 NDAA citing improved servicemember quality of life
Washington, D.C. – Blue Star Families, Military Family Advisory Network, Military Officers Association of America, and National Military Family Association announced their support for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The bill passed out of the House Armed Services Committee on May 22 with bipartisan support.
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House NDAA emphasizes security aid for Israel amid rising regional tensions
The fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual defense bill currently being shaped by Congress, is set to provide Israel with substantial security aid in the coming year. This includes ensuring that the Biden administration supplies Israel with necessary resources to counter threats from Iran-backed terror groups operating on its borders.
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Lawmakers criticize Biden's partial reversal on Ukraine weapon usage
After weeks of sustained Congressional, international, and public pressure, the Biden administration has partially reversed its policy prohibiting Ukraine from using U.S.-provided weapons against legitimate military targets in Russian territory. According to reports, Ukraine will now be permitted to use certain U.S.-provided weapons in limited areas within Russia that neighbor Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast due to Russia’s ongoing offensive there. However, Ukraine remains prohibited from using U.S.-supplied ATACMs to strike targets deeper within Russian territory.
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House GOP focuses FY25 defense bill on 'lethality,' removes left-wing initiatives
Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) are highlighting provisions in the annual defense spending bill that target several left-wing policies and initiatives, according to a memo obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.