What Mike Rogers said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th anniversary of the 1976 graduating class of Talladega High School in Talladega, Alabama. Members from the 1976 class, including many of their former teachers and coaches, will gather for a reunion banquet on Saturday, August 15th in Talladega.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Robert ``Bob'' Anthony Klimek, Jr. who passed away January 30, 2026. Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1933 to parents Robert Anthony Klimek, Sr. and Emma Ellen Klimek.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of this budget resolution. This resolution unlocks $60 billion in critically needed supplemental funding to support the warfighter and ensure our military readiness.”

“Force Base for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees of the Department of Defense, and contractor personnel. The briefing shall include the following: (1) The status of sufficient medical and safety resources. (2) Whether sufficient emergency response assets exist to support lifesaving treatment. (3) Any actions that need to be taken to improve the health and safety of such members, employees, and contractors.”

“Mr. Chairman, I have no speakers on this en bloc package. Mr. Chairman, I urge support of the package, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R. 8800 and into the Congressional Record during consideration of the measure on the House floor. Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 80th anniversary of the Lion Tamers Social and Civic Club. The organization was established in 1946 in the City of Opelika.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Bill Partridge. After almost 40 years of service, Oxford Police Chief and Public Safety Director, Bill Partridge, announced his retirement starting May 1, 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dr. Barbara Bigsby Boyd. Dr. Boyd was elected in 1994 to the Alabama House of Representatives for the 32nd District covering portions of Calhoun and Talladega Counties.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exceptional student from my district, Judd Pope. As a senior at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Alabama, Judd has made school history as the first student at his school to earn a perfect score on the ACT.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish a very happy 80th birthday to my dear friend, Lee Vanoy. Lee McMickens Vanoy was born on April 9, 1946, in rural Mississippi.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Major John ``Alex'' Klinner. Major Klinner was deployed in support of Operation Epic Fury when his KC-135 crashed in Western Iraq on March 12, 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise with my colleagues from the States of Alabama and Ohio to honor the lives of the six KC-135 crewmembers who tragically lost their lives in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 12, 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Oxford High School boys' basketball team for winning the AHSAA 6A State Title. The team's record is 30-4 and is coached by Joel Van Meter.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in strong opposition to this resolution. The intelligence is clear that Iran was attempting to rebuild its nuclear program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership on this important issue. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this bill. The bill before us today is a flawed response to last year's tragic midair collision at Reagan National.”

“Beyond the serious national security impacts of the ROTOR Act, the bill fails to address nearly 90 percent of the recommendations made by the NTSB. Over 40 critical air safety recommendations are left out of this bill.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 170th anniversary of Talladega Insurance Agency in Talladega, Alabama. Talladega Insurance is currently under the leadership of Boyd McGehee. Talladega Insurance Company was incorporated in 1856 making it the oldest insurance agency in the State of Alabama and the second oldest in the United States.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend Annie Wilcox Boyajian, President of Freedom House, for more than a decade of tireless dedication and exemplary service in advancing the cause of global democracy, particularly during the most recent disruptions in the freedom and democracy landscape globally and within the United States.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this resolution. For decades, violent drug cartels have ravaged American communities. They have flooded our streets with deadly narcotics. They have destabilized our hemisphere, creating openings for malign influence from China, Russia, and Iran.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Moody High School girls' flag football team for winning the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 1-5A State Championship. At Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, on December 3, 2025, the Moody flag football team, with a record of 22-3, secured the school's first state championship in flag football over Montgomery Catholic School with a score of 28-17.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Coosa Christian School football team for winning the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 2A State Championship. At Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, on December 5, 2025, the Coosa Christian School football team, with a record of 13-2, secured the school's first state championship over Lanett High School with a score of 29-22.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Fire Chief Gary Sparks on his retirement, after more than 40 years of service as a firefighter for the City of Oxford, Alabama.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Moody High School football team for winning the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 5A State Championship. At Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, on December 4, 2025, the Moody football team, with a record of 13-2, secured the school's second state championship over Vigor High School with a shutout of 25- 0.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Bersheba Austin as Human Resources Director for the City of Anniston, Alabama. Bersheba received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Faulkner University in 2008, an associate's degree in science from Gadsden State Community College in 1995 and a Bookkeeping and Accounting Diploma from Ayers State Technical College in 1982.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor Dr. Ken Bodiford. Dr. Bodiford served as Director of Bands at my alma mater, Jacksonville State University. During his 32-year tenure, he transformed the Marching Southerners into one of the most respected and accomplished collegiate marching programs in the Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Gary Fuller, Mayor of the City of Opelika, Alabama. Mayor Fuller has tirelessly served the City of Opelika for over 20 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the retirement of Anita Bedwell, a City Councilwoman for Rainbow City, Alabama. Anita was born in Rainbow City to Eugene and Loretta Wimpee on August 27, 1961, along with her sisters, Lisa Abernathy and Susie Carr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th anniversary of Gadsden State Community College. Gadsden State is currently under the leadership of President Alan Smith. One of the initial founding institutions of Gadsden State is the Alabama School of Trades.”

“Madam Chair, in recent years, China has increased the size, scope, and complexity of its drills around Taiwan. As Admiral Paparo has said: These are not exercises. They are rehearsals for a forced reunification.”

“Mr. Chair, I agree with Chairman Hill that our committees have a lot of ground to cover on authorities to strengthen the defense industrial base. Mr. Messmer's amendment is a good attempt to break through some of the bureaucracy that has hampered those efforts.”

“Madam Chair, I echo the ranking member's comments. This is a very bipartisan product that came out of committee. It is a good product, and it deserves this Chamber's support.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Mr. Charles ``Charlie'' Webb. Charlie graduated high school in Colorado in May 1970 and in August 1970 reported to Fort Knox, Kentucky. for Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at the Armor School.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of William John ``Bill'' Baker, mayor of the City of Piedmont, Alabama. Bill was born in Far Rockaway, New York, to Edna McCracken Baker and Fred Stephenson Baker on October 27, 1949.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the birthday of Wilbert D. Payne, Jr. Mr. Payne turned 75 on July 13th. Mr. Payne was born on July 13, 1950, and has devoted almost 50 years to serving his community and country, becoming a historic figure in the City of Opelika and a respected voice among Alabama veterans and civic leaders.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the birthday of Helen Dramer Jarrell. Helen will turn 100 years old on July 3rd. Helen Dramer Jarrell was born the eighth child of the nine children Ida Mae and Walter Hubert Waldrop on July 3, 1925.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Public Works Week, which takes place from May 18-24, 2025, and to offer a special greeting to the City of Anniston Public Works Department.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Public Works Week, which takes place from May 18-24, 2025, and to offer a special greeting to the City of Oxford Public Works Department.”

“Mr. Speaker, I ask for the House's attention today to recognize the 100th anniversary of Gadsden State Community College. Gadsden State is currently under the leadership of President Dr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Beverly Graben from my Oxford District Office. Beverly, a native of Clay County, Alabama, was born on May 6, 1959, to W.T. and Eulene Buckhannan.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Steven Folks as City Manager for Anniston, Alabama. Mr. Folks received an associate's degree from Gadsden State Community College and a bachelor's degree from Jacksonville State University.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Jimmy Johns from Elbit America. Prior to his work with Elbit America, Jimmy served in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1983.”

“Mr. Speaker, I ask for the House's attention today to recognize the life of the oldest living Alabama citizen, Rosa Cook. Rosa passed away on February 8, 2025 at the age of 112 years old.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Colonel Anthony J. Cloud. Colonel Cloud assumed the duties of Chief of Staff, Alabama Army National Guard on January 15, 2023.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Jana McGinnis as Head Coach for the Jacksonville State University softball team. Jana, a native of Spring Garden, Alabama, spent 31 years as the head coach of the Jax State softball team.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Mayor Johnny L. Smith, Mayor of the City of Jacksonville, Alabama. Mayor Smith graduated from Collinsville High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Jacksonville State University.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement of Louis Bass, CEO of Regional Medical Center Health System (RMC) in Anniston, Alabama. Louis has dedicated 26 years of his career to RMC Health System, culminating in a decade of service as CEO.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, Executive Vice President and Acting President of Freedom House, for her exceptional leadership, dedication, and tireless efforts in the protection and growth of global democracy during these challenging times.”