US CONGRESS · SITTING

Mike D. Rogers

Representative for Alabama · Republican · United States

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“Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Van Epps). Mr. VAN EPPS. Mr. Chairman, I am honored to rise today to offer three critical amendments. Military readiness depends on more than the weapons our warfighters carry.”
House of Representatives22 July 2026Source ↗

“But as many of you know, the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps are each celebrating their 251st birthday this year. That is because in 1775, the Continental Congress knew we needed a professional fighting force to secure our freedom. It was a bold and courageous act that shocked the British and the world.”
House of Representatives22 July 2026Source ↗

“Such report shall include-- (1) an assessment of the Cadet Honor Code and any recommendations of the Superintendent to update the Cadet Honor Code to address artificial intelligence, large language models, and other emerging technology; (2) an assessment of the effects of banning the use of mobile phones, smart watches, and other internet…”
House of Representatives22 July 2026Source ↗

“Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, I will start by thanking my good friend, Adam Smith, the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services, for his work on this bill.”
House of Representatives22 July 2026Source ↗

“The staff take their cue from the chair and the ranking member--and other Members do--when we conduct our business, and we do it in a bipartisan fashion. It is so important. We are talking about our Nation's security. We are talking about our men and women who put their lives at risk for our Nation, for the families involved.”
House of Representatives22 July 2026Source ↗

“The United States won two world wars on the back of a strong maritime industry. (6) Decades of apathy by the United States Government has harmed our strategically important maritime industry.”
House of Representatives22 July 2026Source ↗

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“Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Homeland Security. In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Homeland Security does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“Brian Mast, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Mast: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. I agree that the Committee on Foreign Affairs has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Foreign Affairs is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Homeland Security, Washington, DC, June 11, 2026. Hon.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Foreign Affairs does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions. 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. Sincerely, Brian Mast, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 13, 2026. Hon.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Energy and Commerce is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“8800 and ask that a copy of our exchange of letters on this matter be included in the committee report on the bill or in the Congressional Record during consideration of the bill on the House floor. Sincerely, Brett Guthrie, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon. Brett Guthrie, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Guthrie: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. I agree that the Committee on Energy and Commerce has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“While there are provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, I write this letter to notify you that the Committee wil forgo action on the bill and waive any sequential referral rights so that it may proceed expeditiously to the House floor for consideration. This is done with the understanding that the Committee's jurisdictional interests over this and similar legislation are in no way diminished or altered. In addition, the Committee reserves the right to seek conferees on H.R. 8800 and requests your support when such a request is made. I would appreciate your response confirming this understanding with respect to H.R.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“I agree that the Committee on Education and Workforce has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Education and Workforce is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Washington, DC, June 11, 2026. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: I write to you concerning H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions. 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. Sincerely, Tim Walberg, Chairman, Committee on Education and Workforce. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Tim Walberg, Chairman, Committee on Education and Workforce, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Walberg: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Education and Workforce. In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Education and Workforce does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“Arrington, Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Arrington: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. I agree that the Committee on the Budget has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on the Budget is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Education and Workforce, Washington, DC, June 10, 2026. Hon.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Appropriations is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on the Budget, Washington, DC, June 11, 2026. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on the Budget. In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees. Sincerely, Tom Cole, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 12, 2026. Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Cole: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. I agree that the Committee on Appropriations has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Appropriations. In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Appropriations does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions. 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.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“I agree that the Committee on Agriculture has valid jurisdictional claims to certain provisions in this important legislation, and I am most appreciative of your decision not to request a referral in the interest of expediting consideration of the bill. I agree that by foregoing a sequential referral, the Committee on Agriculture is not waiving its jurisdiction. Further, this exchange of letters will be included in the committee report on the bill. Sincerely, Mike Rogers, Chairman. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations, Washington, DC, June 11, 2026. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R. 8800. the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“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. Sincerely, Glenn ``GT'' Thompson, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture. ____ House of Representatives, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC, June 29, 2026. Hon. Glenn ``GT'' Thompson, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Thompson: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. There are certain provisions in the legislation that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Agriculture. In the interest of permitting your committee to proceed expeditiously to floor consideration of this important bill, I am willing to waive this committee's right to sequential referral. I do so with the understanding that by waiving consideration of the bill, the Committee on Agriculture does not waive any future jurisdictional claim over the subject matters contained in the bill that fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. I request that you urge the Speaker to name members of this committee to any conference committee that is named to consider such provisions. Please place this letter into the committee report on H.R.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“The bill does so by cutting nearly $30 billion in wasteful spending, reducing fraudulent payments, and providing new authorities to ensure the Pentagon achieves a full, clean audit within 24 months. Peace through strength doesn't begin on the battlefield. It begins in our factories, our depots, and our shipyards. This bill reflects our commitment to rebuilding that foundation. It will build the ready, capable, and lethal fighting force we need to deter China and other adversaries. Mr. Chair, I urge all my colleagues to support it, and I reserve the balance of my time. House of Representatives, Committee on Agriculture, Washington, DC, June 29, 2026. Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Rogers: I am writing to you concerning H.R.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“We are strengthening our nuclear deterrence and missile defense, while maintaining a strong posture to deter our adversaries, and we are prioritizing the development of innovative technologies that will give our warfighters the edge in future conflicts. To support these policies, we are authorizing $1.15 trillion in discretionary funds to match President Trump's historic budget request. For the first time in 40 years, we have been presented a budget that accounts for the true cost of American deterrence. This top line begins to reverse the damage caused by decades of underinvestment in the U.S. military. However, we understand that with this historic investment comes an even more urgent need to guard against waste, fraud, and abuse.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“This year's bill is focused on revitalizing the defense industrial base. We are giving industry the certainty it needs to invest, expand, and produce faster. We are cutting needless regulations that prevent innovative businesses from working with the Pentagon. We are reviving our organic industrial base by improving conditions at our depots, arsenals, and shipyards. We are securing our supply chain by giving the Department authorities to better identify vulnerabilities and then replace them with domestic or allied sources, and we are creating new jobs and helping Americans build advanced technical skills. In addition to revitalizing the defense industrial base, the NDAA meets our other crucial needs. We are raising pay for servicemembers and improving housing, education, and childcare for military families.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“As a result, our stockpiles of critical defense articles have fallen to dangerously low levels. That includes critical minerals, which we have very little capacity to mine, refine, or process. While America allowed vital manufacturing capability to erode, China did not. China's shipbuilding capacity dwarfs ours. They are outproducing us on ships, drones, and munitions. They control over 90 percent of the world's critical mineral refining and processing capacity, and they have embedded themselves deep within our defense supply chains. The consequences are clear. There are growing doubts about our ability to sustain a protracted conflict against China and our other adversaries, and that is unacceptable. We must take action to address these problems before American deterrence erodes any further. The FY27 NDAA, takes that action.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 8800.”
House of Representatives21 July 2026Source ↗

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