Mike D. Rogers

Rep. Rogers Applauds House Passage of the FY27 NDAA with Key Wins for the State of Alabama

Position: Rep. Rogers praises House passage of the FY27 NDAA (H.R. 8800), describing it as a strong bill that builds the defense industrial base and supports servicemembers and military families under the Peace Through Strength agenda.

WASHINGTON – House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) released a statement praising the House passage of H.R. 8800, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA). “Our national security depends on a ready, capable, and well-equipped fighting force backed by a robust and innovative defense industrial base. The FY27 NDAA delivers that. This is a strong bill that builds on President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda, supports servicemembers and military families, and gives our warfighters the resources they need to fight and win. Peace Through Strength begins long before the battlefield—it is forged in America’s factories, depots, and shipyards. After years of underinvestment, the FY27 NDAA revitalizes America’s defense industrial base and gives our military the capacity to deter our adversaries and carry out President Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda." The following provisions included in the House-passed FY27 NDAA directly benefit the state of Alabama:

ICYMI, Yellowhammer News: Army turns to Anniston to break China’s stranglehold on graphite

Position: The release highlights a conditional Army agreement with Titan Mining Corporation to build a graphite processing plant at Anniston Army Depot, framing domestic critical mineral processing as important for national security and Alabama's economy.

Anniston, AL – Yellowhammer News published the following story detailing a new conditional agreement between the U.S. Army and Titan Mining Corporation to build a critical mineral processing plant for graphite at the Anniston Army Depot. Read the full story in Yellowhammer News here and below. Army turns to Anniston to break China’s stranglehold on graphite Anniston Army Depot is about to become part of America’s effort to break China’s grip on the minerals that power modern weapons. Titan Mining Corporation, the only end-to-end producer of natural flake graphite in the United States, has been conditionally selected by the U.S. Army to build graphite purification plants on military land, according to details first reported by The Wall Street Journal. One of the two sites is Anniston. The other is Pine Bluff Arsenal in Arkansas. Together they would form the first commercial critical-minerals processing operation ever sited on U.S. defense installations. China controls roughly 90% of the world’s graphite processing — the material inside the lithium-ion batteries that run drones, vehicles, and the AI-driven weapon systems the Pentagon is racing to field. Much American-mined graphite is still shipped overseas for refining and shipped back, a dependency the Army is now moving to close. As Army officials told WSJ, there is always a risk that China cuts off access to the minerals. “There is a ticking clock here,” Jeff Waksman, the Army’s principal deputy assistant secretary for installations, energy and the environment told WSJ. “We recognize that there is always a risk that China can cut us off from these minerals.” Under the Army’s new Strategic Capital Initiatives program, Titan’s subsidiary Empire State Mines would design, finance, build, and operate the plants on leased federal ground for up to 50 years, bearing the entire cost. The Army keeps the land and takes infrastructure improvements instead of cash — its return is a more resilient domestic supply chain. Anniston is the secondary site at roughly 97 acres, behind Pine Bluff’s 245-acre primary parcel, but the label understates the logic. The depot is already one of the Army’s premier heavy-industrial installations, built for exactly this kind of complex, hazardous work, and it has anchored American military readiness for generations. Next-generation mineral processing there continues that mission. Alabama’s congressional delegation sees what is at stake. “Domestic critical mineral production is incredibly important to 21st century defense,” U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), whose district includes the depot, said in a statement to Yellowhammer News. “I am very excited to see Anniston Army Depot at the forefront of this issue. This agreement with Empire State Mines for graphite will facilitate huge boosts for both our country’s national security and Alabama’s local economy.” Construction is targeted for the second half of 2027. The selection remains conditional, with negotiations underway, so Anniston’s exact role and timeline will firm up as the deal advances, possibly on a later schedule than Arkansas, but the direction is crystal clear.

Rep. Rogers Praises Committee Passage of the FY27 NDAA

Position: Rep. Rogers supports the committee-passed FY27 NDAA (H.R. 8800), which would authorize $1.15 trillion in discretionary defense funding and revitalize the defense industrial base, and states that defense spending should rise to 4.5% of GDP with a topline of $1.5 trillion in FY27.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) released the following statement praising House Armed Services Committee passage of the Chairman’s Mark of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA), advancing legislation that revitalizes the defense industrial base, strengthens American deterrence, and gives servicemembers the support they need to defend our nation. “The world is becoming more dangerous and it has never been more important to have a strong, ready, and capable fighting force to defend our nation,” said Rep. Rogers. “The FY27 NDAA strengthens our ability to defend ourselves and deter our adversaries by revitalizing our defense industrial base, investing in innovative technologies, and restocking the Arsenal of Freedom. With this authorization of $1.15 trillion in discretionary funds, we’re delivering on President Trump’s commitment to bring defense spending up to 4.5% of our GDP, and to reach a topline investment of $1.5 trillion in FY27.” “The FY27 NDAA reflects months of oversight, hearings, member engagement, and collaboration to ensure the U.S. military remains the most capable and lethal fighting force in the world,” Rogers continued. “I appreciate the bipartisan effort that went into this bill, and I look forward to advancing this legislation so we can give our warfighters the resources they need to strengthen our deterrence and defend our country.” The bill was favorably reported to the House by a vote of 44-12. Read more about the FY27 NDAA here: FY27 NDAA Factsheet - Rebuilding the Arsenal of Freedom FY27 NDAA Chairman's Mark One Pager

Rep. Rogers Announces Support of Pro-Law Enforcement Measures During National Police Week

Position: The release states Rep. Rogers supports several pro-law enforcement bills in the 119th Congress and characterizes such measures as supportive of police officers. The specific bills are not named in the text provided.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) today announced his support for several pieces of pro-law enforcement legislation in the 119th Congress in recognition of National Police Week. Rep. Rogers frequently collaborates with Alabama law enforcement officials and has been a staunch supporter of law enforcement throughout his time in Congress. “Support for law enforcement has long been a bedrock issue for me throughout my time in Congress,” said Rep. Rogers. “Every year during National Police Week, we recognize our brave law enforcement officers and the challenges they face every day. Police officers have faced demonization by the far left for years, but with President Trump’s policies and a Republican Congress, they can know they are supported in Washington. I’m proud to announce my support for several pieces of pro-police legislation today in recognition of this week and in honor of officers’ tireless efforts to keep our communities safe.” Rep. Rogers has supported the following pieces of legislation in the 119th Congress:

Rep. Rogers Supports Defending American Property Abroad Act

Position: Rep. Rogers supports the Defending American Property Abroad Act, which he states protects U.S. companies from unlawful expropriation by foreign governments and safeguards American economic and national security interests.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) released the following statement after House passage of the Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026: “I was proud to support the Defending American Property Abroad Act on the House Floor today. US companies must be able to conduct business in the world marketplace without fear of unlawful expropriation. This issue hits close to home for Alabama companies as the Mexican government continues its attempts to seize a port owned by Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials. This is just one example of the nightmare scenario many US-based companies face. Every day countries are allowed to seize American property undeterred, our country’s national and economic security is threatened. This legislation ensures protection for American companies as they operate throughout the Western Hemisphere, and I look forward to President Trump signing it into law.”

Rep. Rogers Supports Pro-Life Legislation During March for Life

Position: Rep. Rogers supports pro-life legislation, including the Pregnant Students' Rights Act and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, and affirms his commitment to defending the lives of the unborn.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), this week supported the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act, two pieces of pro-life legislation, on the House Floor in honor of the annual March for Life. This follows SBA Pro-Life awarding Rep. Rogers an A+ Rating for 2025. “As many Alabamians gather on the National Mall today in support of the lives of the unborn, I am proud to re-affirm my commitment to pro-life policies,” said Rep. Rogers. “In the past year, this movement has become especially precious to me as my family welcomed our first grandchild. I remain firmly on the side of life and Alabama remains firmly on the side of life. I will always defend the lives of the most innocent among us, and I look forward to continuing this work in Congress in 2026.”

ICYMI: President Trump Signs the FY26 NDAA Into Law

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, praised President Donald Trump for signing the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) into law. “Today marks a major milestone in advancing President Trump’s Peace through Strength agenda. “At a pivotal moment in our national security, this NDAA builds a ready, lethal, and capable fighting force–one that deters America’s adversaries, supports our warfighters, and further strengthens our defense posture on the global stage. “This bill contains the most consequential acquisition reforms in generations–-empowering the Pentagon to move faster, integrate advanced technologies, and accelerate innovation for our warfighters. “This bill brings our military into the 21st century and provides a clear path to outpace evolving threats. I’m eager to get to work so we can begin delivering on President Trump’s vision for our national security.” Additional resources for the FY26 NDAA can be found here.

Rep. Rogers Applauds House Passage of FY26 NDAA, Secures Multiple Wins for Alabama

Position: Rep. Rogers supports the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, which he characterizes as streamlining Pentagon acquisition processes, increasing defense spending, and delivering military construction funding to Alabama bases.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement applauding the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “As we face the most complex security environment since World War II, the FY26 NDAA delivers on President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda and ensures our warfighters are the most ready, lethal, and capable force in the world. At the core of this bill is a fundamental overhaul of the Pentagon’s broken acquisition system. The FY26 NDAA cuts red tape and focuses defense acquisition on one mission: getting our warfighters the capabilities they need, when they need them. This is a strong, bipartisan bill that supports our servicemembers and their families, revitalizes our defense industrial base, and sends a clear message to our adversaries. I urge the Senate to quickly pass the FY26 NDAA so President Trump can sign it and we can begin implementing his agenda." “This year’s NDAA also authorizes $197 million for military construction projects in Alabama and further establishes Alabama as the national leader in defense.” Measures that directly benefit the state of Alabama included in the final version of the FY2026 NDAA can be found below: Military Construction at Alabama Bases: Bolstering Innovation through Investments in Defense Capabilities: Addressing Readiness Concerns at Alabama Bases: Reforms the Outdated Acquisition Reform System:

Rep. Rogers Applauds Passage of Government Funding

WASHINGTON – House Armed Services Committee Chairman U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) released the following statement after final passage of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026: “I was proud to vote in favor of finally ending Schumer’s shutdown. For 43 days, Senate Democrats have held our country hostage in the name of partisan demands. Today, Republicans, along with a few sensible Democrats, voted to reopen the government with a clean continuing resolution along with full-year appropriations for Agriculture, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. “This measure restores stability to our country, reestablishes certainty for military families, and funds key national security work, but work does not stop there. I look forward to passing full-year appropriations as well as the FY2026 NDAA and SPEED Act. With the government reopened, House Republicans stand ready to advance President Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda.”

Rep. Rogers: Democrats’ Shutdown Hurts our Troops and Weakens National Security

Position: Rep. Rogers opposes the government shutdown, arguing it harms military readiness, forces servicemembers to work without pay, and undermines national security. He supports House Republicans' clean continuing resolution for government funding.

WASHINGTON – Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), issued a statement condemning the Democrats’ government shutdown for its detrimental effects on national security and the harm it is causing our troops. “Shutting the government down disproportionally harms our servicemembers and their families, threatens military readiness, and undermines our national security,” said Chairman Mike Rogers. “Democrats are forcing American servicemembers to work without pay and delaying delivery of critical capabilities to our warfighters just to appease their radical left wing. We have a duty to support the men and women who defend our country. House Republicans have passed a clean extension of government funding with no gimmicks or partisan priorities. By refusing to vote for this continuing resolution, Democrats are refusing to support our troops.”