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Hal Dallas Rogers is a U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 5th congressional district, having served since January 3, 1981. A member of the Republican Party, he has been involved in various legislative efforts throughout his tenure. Rogers has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education, particularly in rural areas of Kentucky. He has also been known for his work on the Appropriations Committee, where he has played a significant role in federal funding decisions.
I want to associate myself with the remarks of the gentleman from Virginia, who made an excellent presentation. May I inquire of the time remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky has 18\1/2\ minutes remaining. The…
I thank and congratulate the chairman and Mr. Smith for their work on this issue. I rise in support of this amendment. It has become urgent, Mr. Speaker, that we make serious strides against ISIL, and we must act quickly to curb their…
After first denying it, TSA said it made a mistake and canceled its plan before ever taking effect.
We are here with this crisis because the President announced a policy that no one would be deported unless they were a criminal. That word spread through our Central American countries, and families said: hey, the gates are open; while…
May I inquire how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky has 14\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from New York has 12 minutes remaining.
This is a fair bill. It solves a crisis on our border. It does so in a financially safe and responsible way. It strengthens the border. It humanely treats those who are in our custody now and arranges for them to be humanely returned to…
I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the motion. The text of the motion is as follows: Mr. Rogers of Kentucky moves that the House concur in the Senate amendments to House Joint Resolution 76. The…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the order of the House of today, proceedings on this question will be postponed. ____________________
I yield the gentleman an additional 1 minute. Will the gentleman from Arizona yield?
I don't know where the gentleman gets his information, but this bill was filed Tuesday. You have had since Tuesday morning to study this bill, and that is the appropriate--under our rules, that is the appropriate time.
May I inquire of the time remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky has 5\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from New York has 8 minutes remaining.
May I inquire of the gentlewoman from New York if she has further speakers? I am prepared to close. If the gentlewoman has one additional speaker, then I reserve the balance of my time. {time} 1315
The 145,000 additional people coming across the border, that number came from the Department of Homeland Security. So those are governmental estimates, if we do nothing on the law change. I thank the gentlewoman for yielding.
Well, I would think that not only conservatives would like it, but that everybody would like that kind of savings.
Just focusing on the money part of this, the gentleman from Arizona is saying, if we don't change the law, we can expect to pay another few billion dollars a year----
Do you understand that the experts have told us that if we do nothing, if we don't change the law, that another 145,000 people will be with us next year alone? Is that not correct?
That is not this bill. Reclaiming my time, this bill has been available to you since Tuesday. Madam Speaker, may I inquire of the time we have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky has 10\1/2\ minutes remaining…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I urge Members to support this bill. This is a good bill. It provides $21.3 billion to fund many, many important programs and services that help our government function and our economy…
I rise strongly to oppose the amendment of my friend. The funds my colleague seeks to remove are administrative costs that the Department of Energy needs to conduct oversight of its existing loan portfolio. The recent loan guarantee to…
Woman, I thank the gentleman for yielding. This is a balanced bill. It makes important investments in our Nation's nuclear defense capabilities, as well as the water infrastructure and energy resources that keep the economy moving. It does…
I would urge you that as you walk along on this that you stay in touch with this Committee about Congressional intent.
I urge our colleagues to support this Defense spending bill for 2015. This bipartisan legislation provides $491 billion in discretionary funding for our Nation's highest duty, and that is the security of country, the sustainment of our…
Before I finish, Mr. Chairman, I can't help but compliment the new chairman of this subcommittee. This is his maiden voyage after becoming chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. I think he has steered the ship properly so…
I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time. I rise, obviously, in great support of this bill. This is the fourth of the 12 appropriations bills that I hope to bring to the floor before August. It continues to move the ball down the…
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