Us Representative Hal Rogers (KY-5)
Recent News About Us Representative Hal Rogers (KY-5)
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Federal prison approved for construction in Letcher County
U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers has announced the approval of a new federal prison facility in Letcher County, Kentucky.
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Rogers and McConnell push for Kentucky's first national heritage area
U.S. Representative Harold "Hal" Rogers and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell have introduced legislation to designate the Kentucky Wildlands as the state's first National Heritage Area. This announcement was made by Congressman Rogers during the annual SOAR Summit in Pikeville.
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Congressman Rogers secures $10M earmark for Morehead State University's space science expansion
U.S. Representative Harold "Hal" Rogers announced a $10 million federal earmark for Morehead State University's Space Science Center during his visit to the campus on Thursday. The funding is part of Community Project Funding aimed at expanding the university's deep space network, enhancing its two space tracking stations to support future government-funded and commercial space programs.
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Congressman Rogers calls for strong US response after Iranian missile attack on Israel
U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) issued a statement following an attack by Iran on Israel. The Pentagon confirmed that the U.S. military worked closely with the Israeli Defense Forces to defend Israel, deploying two US Navy destroyers to the Middle East region. These destroyers supported the defense by firing approximately a dozen interceptors against nearly 200 incoming Iranian ballistic missiles.
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Rogers votes for bill extending federal funding to avoid shutdown
U.S. Representative Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 to prevent a government shutdown on September 30th. The bill extends federal funding through December 20, 2024, past the upcoming election. Both chambers of Congress passed the bipartisan bill on Wednesday, and it now awaits the president's signature.
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Rogers votes on veterans' benefits, sanctuary cities act
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), Dean of the House, voted for critical legislation in Washington this week, including federal funding that prevents veterans’ benefits from falling short on October 1st.
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Congressman Rogers addresses stop-gap funding and election security legislation
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers released a statement as the U.S. House of Representatives works to secure U.S. elections and avoid a government shutdown at the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2024.
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Congressman Rogers commends efforts amid ongoing search for I-75 shooting suspect
Congressman Hal Rogers released a statement as law enforcement officers continue their search for the I-75 shooting suspect in Laurel County.
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Rogers invites Eastern Kentucky students to join Congressional App Challenge
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) has announced the commencement of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students. This initiative offers a national platform for Eastern Kentucky students who are developing skills in coding and mobile app design.
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Congressman announces $10.7M grant for Perry County water infrastructure
HAZARD, KY – Today, U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (KY-05) announced a $10.7 million federal grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Buckhorn Water Project in Perry County. The grant will be used to build a transmission line from the new water treatment plant that will be constructed in Buckhorn to the Coalfields Regional Industrial Park in Chavies, supporting new businesses and job growth in Perry County.
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40 million EDA grant awarded to SOAR for workforce training in Eastern Kentucky
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers has commended the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) for awarding its largest grant, totaling approximately $40 million, to Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR). The funding is part of the Recompete Program and will support SOAR’s Eastern Kentucky Runway Recompete Plan, which aims to connect residents to resources and training for employment opportunities, including an Appalachian Digital Academy.
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Rep. Hal Rogers praises SSA relief for Eric C. Conn's victims
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) has expressed his approval of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) decision to provide additional relief to former clients and victims of attorney Eric C. Conn. SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley informed Congressman Rogers that Conn’s former clients will not be required to repay the government for wrongfully assessed overpayments, and those who have already made payments will be refunded.
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Congressman Rogers supports federal funding bill enhancing energy independence
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, with support from Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05), a senior appropriator who helped secure funding to enhance energy independence and revitalize coal mining communities. The bill provides additional funding for the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant program that Congressman Rogers created in 2016, including nearly $30 million more for Kentucky.
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Congressman Hal Rogers supports PM Netanyahu's address to Congress
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) expressed strong support for Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. Congressman Rogers greeted Netanyahu on the House Floor.
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Congressman Rogers addresses deadly shooting at Trump rally
U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (KY-05) issued a statement following the deadly shooting at a Trump rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania. The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that President Trump is safe and undergoing evaluation. They also reported one spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured, and the shooter, who has been neutralized by Secret Service personnel, is now deceased.
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Bureau of Prisons moves forward with Letcher County prison project
U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05), Dean of the House, has issued a statement regarding the Bureau of Prisons' final Environmental Impact Statement, which indicates that the agency is proceeding with plans to construct a prison facility and camp in Letcher County, Kentucky.
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House committee approves nearly $150M community project funding for East Kentucky
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), Dean of the House, announced nearly $150 million in fiscal year 2025 Community Project Funding for East Kentucky has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee, clearing the first major hurdle and advancing to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. Congressman Rogers advocated for federal funding for 15 projects aimed at improving transportation, infrastructure, industrial development, education, drug abuse prevention and treatment, and upgrading equipment and facilities for first responders in the region.
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House committee approves FY25 Commerce, Justice appropriations act
The House Appropriations Committee convened today to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The committee approved the measure with a vote of 31 to 26.
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Rogers leads passage of key federal funding bills focused on national security
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) played a significant role in the House's passage of three federal funding bills last week for fiscal year 2025, prioritizing national security through the Defense, Homeland Security, and State and Foreign Operations appropriations.
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House Appropriations Committee releases FY25 Commerce appropriations act
The House Appropriations Committee has released the Fiscal Year 2025 bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee on June 26 at 8:30 a.m., with the markup to be live-streamed on the Committee’s website.