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Committee Assignments House Appropriations Committee (1981-present, Chairman 2011-2016) House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science (Chairman 118th Congress) House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations (Ranking Member of 116th-117th Congress & Chairman of 115th Congress) House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (2016-present)

Previous Committee Assignments      House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science (2016-2018) House Energy and Commerce Committee (1981-1982) House Budget Committee (1987-1992)

Congressional Caucus Membership A congressional caucus is a group of members interested in the pursuit of common legislative goals and ideals. Rogers is proud to serve on the following caucuses:

Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse, Co-Founder and Co-Chair As a long-time advocate for multi-tiered solutions to the ever-growing epidemic that has wrought havoc on communities large and small, Rogers co-founded the Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse with Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack.  This caucus aims to unite like-minded policy-makers in raising awareness of abuse, while working towards innovative and effective policy solutions incorporating treatment, prevention, law enforcement and research.

Congressional Coal Caucus This bi-partisan caucus was created to promote awareness of the country’s most abundant and affordable supply of energy, the hundreds of thousands of American jobs dependent on the industry, and the new technologies on the horizon to make coal use cleaner and safer.  Rogers has long supported the responsible, safe and efficient mining and use of coal, as nearly one-third of all the coal mines in the country are in Kentucky, more than in any other State, making coal a vital component of southern and eastern Kentucky’s economy.    Today, the Fifth Congressional District is home to nearly 500 mining operations and over 17,000 mine operators and contractors. Thousands of additional jobs are directly tied to the industry in the region.  The Commonwealth gets over 90% of its electricity from coal, keeping rates affordable for families and industry.

Congressional Sportsmen Caucus Founded in 1989, this bi-partisan caucus aims to maintain and increase the public’s engagement and participation in outdoor activities, particularly hunting, fishing, and shooting sports. The caucus promotes policies and legislative initiatives that protect the rights of hunters, trappers and anglers (particularly those guaranteed under the Second Amendment).

Congressional Pro-Life Caucus Rogers has been unwavering in his protection of the rights of the unborn.  This caucus provides Members with timely information about pro-life issues in pending legislation and coordinates with pro-life groups around the country.

Congressional Rural Caucus and Congressional Rural Health Caucus The bi-partisan Congressional Rural Caucus keeps members informed about issues and legislation affecting rural districts, with a particular emphasis on rural healthcare, education, and agriculture.  Given the recent attention paid to health care policy, the Congressional Rural Health Caucus focuses more narrowly on developments pertinent to rural hospitals and health care providers.

National Guard and Reserve Caucus Our nation is a safer place because of the sacrifices our brave men and women in uniform have made. As a former member of the Kentucky National Guard, Rogers has always supported programs that serve their best interests.  The National Guard and Reserve Caucus places a particular emphasis on issues facing our men and women serving in this capacity.

Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Meth The bi-partisan Congressional Caucus works to educate Members of Congress, their staff and the American public about the growing lethal threat that meth abuse and production poses to all facets of our communities. Rogers is committed to stopping meth use and production by directing congressional attention to the growing meth epidemic.

Senate GOP Releases Committee Assignments for 115th Congress

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Senate Republican leaders on Tuesday  released committee assignments for the 115th Congress, and in the process removed Sen. Jeff Sessions — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general — from his spot on the Judiciary panel.

Sessions will need to be confirmed by the Judiciary Committee in order to become head of the Justice Department in the next administration. During the 114th Congress, he chaired the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest.

The Alabama senator will maintain his place on the Armed Services and Budget committees. While awaiting confirmation, Sessions will be a new member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, in addition to sitting on the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. If Sessions is confirmed, GOP leaders will need to fill his spot on those panels.

Senate Republican leaders also announced planned shifts in the chairmanships of five committees, including the installation of Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) as head of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, where he replaces term-limited Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama.

Shelby will lead the Committee on Rules and Administration, where he succeeds Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt.

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) will chair the Environment and Public Works Committee, replacing term-limited Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.). Barrasso previously led the Indian Affairs Committee, which will now be headed by North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven.

Idaho Sen. Jim Risch will replace former Sen. Jim Vitter (R-La.) as head of the Small Business Committee. Vitter chose not to seek reelection in 2016.

Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) are both new additions to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Sens. David Perdue (R-Ga.) and Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) will be new members of the Armed Services Committee, with Sasse also set to join the Judiciary Committee.

In a statement sent to reporters, Sasse said his focus on the Judiciary Committee will be to “reject ‘pen and phone’ theories of executive unilateralism.” The Nebraska senator added that he will focus on cyberwarfare challenges while serving on the Armed Services Committee.

Brendan Bordelon previously worked at Morning Consult as a reporter covering tech.

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