Us Representative Hal Rogers (KY-5)
Recent News About Us Representative Hal Rogers (KY-5)
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Congressman Rogers supports new federal bills on sports protection, immigration safety, disaster relief reform
As the United States prepares for the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, the U.S. House of Representatives has initiated the 119th Congress by passing several significant bills.
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Hal Rogers retains chairmanship of key appropriations committee
U.S. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole announced the Republican subcommittees for the 119th Congress on Wednesday.
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Rogers supports Laken Riley Act addressing illegal immigration issues
U.S. Representative Harold "Hal" Rogers of Kentucky's 5th District voted in favor of The Laken Riley Act, which was approved by the House on Tuesday.
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Rogers praises new law increasing social security benefits
U.S. Representative Harold "Hal" Rogers has expressed approval for the Social Security Fairness Act, which was recently signed into law by President Biden.
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Rogers begins 23rd term; swears in new House Speaker
U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers was sworn in for his 23rd consecutive term representing Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District.
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American Relief Act passed by House; aims to prevent shutdown
U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers has cast his vote in favor of the American Relief Act, which aims to extend federal government funding until March 14, 2025.
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Courthouse annex named after long-serving judge passes Congress
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers have announced the passage of legislation to name the United States Courthouse Annex in London, Kentucky as the "Eugene E. Siler, Jr.
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Congressman Rogers supports $75M funding for Kentucky water infrastructure
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program to enhance water infrastructure through projects that aim to...
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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.