US Congressman Hal Rogers, QUICK FACTS

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Hal is originally from Wayne County, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from the University of Kentucky Law School. He lives with his wife, Cynthia, in Somerset. He has 3 children with his late wife, Shirley. 

Hal previously worked as an attorney, He served in the Kentucky and North Carolina National Guard from 1957 to 1964.

Hal Rogers currently serves as the U.S. Representative in Congressional District 5 in Kentucky. He was first elected in 1981 and has served 22 terms. 

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Believes Biden's economic policies have harmed rural American families.

Believes President Biden's economic policies have harmed rural American families.

Aims to improve economic development, job creation, and the interests of his home region.

Supports organizations like PRIDE, Operation UNITE, SKED, The Center for Rural Development, and SOAR for community revitalization, drug prevention, small business growth, job creation, and tourism enhancement.

As Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, cut $126 billion in discretionary spending and increased budget oversight and transparency.

As chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, cut $126 billion in discretionary spending and increased budget oversight and transparency.

Secured $130 million for a pilot grant program in Eastern Kentucky to revitalize abandoned mine lands for economic development.

- Believes President Biden's economic policies have harmed rural American families.
- Aims to improve economic development, job creation, and the interests of his home region.
- Supports organizations like PRIDE, Operation UNITE, SKED, The Center for Rural Development, and SOAR for community revitalization, drug prevention, small business growth, job creation, and tourism enhancement.
- As chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, cut $126 billion in discretionary spending and increased budget oversight and transparency.
- Secured $130 million for a pilot grant program in Eastern Kentucky to revitalize abandoned mine lands for economic development.

Economy

Believes in addressing regional healthcare challenges by reducing overdose death rates.

- Supports funding for rural hospitals.
- Believes in addressing regional healthcare challenges by reducing overdose death rates.

Healthcare

Supports strong border security, and being "tough on crime and illegal drugs."

Supports being "tough on crime and illegal drugs."

As a U.S. Representative, fought to secure funds for first responders, demanded accountability from FEMA for disaster response, and advocated for stronger immigration law enforcement and border security.

- Supports being "tough on crime and illegal drugs."
- Opposes gun control.
- As a U.S. Representative, fought to secure funds for first responders, demanded accountability from FEMA for disaster response, and advocated for stronger immigration law enforcement and border security.

Public Safety

Believes the U.S. needs to "reassert our global stance that has been severely weakened by the Biden Administration."

Promises to strengthen and protect the U.S. homeland in response to multiple crises.

Believes in securing the southern border to prevent the influx of "illegal drugs and dangerous criminals."

As chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Rogers focused on protecting the U.S. from terrorist attacks and natural disasters.

As chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, focused on protecting the U.S. from terrorist attacks and natural disasters.

- Believes the U.S. needs to "reassert our global stance that has been severely weakened by the Biden Administration."
- Promises to strengthen and protect the U.S. homeland in response to multiple crises.
- Believes in securing the southern border to prevent the influx of "illegal drugs and dangerous criminals."
- As chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, focused on protecting the U.S. from terrorist attacks and natural disasters.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Believes in addressing the rise in electric prices.

Supports addressing the rise in electric prices.

Believes energy rates are still too high, despite recent decreases.

- Supports addressing the rise in electric prices.
- Believes energy rates are still too high, despite recent decreases.

Energy & the Environment

As of August 20, 2024, Hal Rogers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Believes there is much to improve regarding school safety.

Supports local college opportunities to encourage talented students to impact their hometowns.

- Believes there is much to improve regarding school safety.
- Supports local college opportunities to encourage talented students to impact their hometowns.

Education

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Hal Rogers has served as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District since 1981. He was Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee from 2011 to 2016 and has served on eight different subcommittees within the committee.

Hal Rogers has served as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District since 1981 and is currently in his 21st term. He has served on the House Appropriations Committee for over 40 years, including as Chairman from 2011 to 2016. Rogers has also led the Subcommittee on Homeland Security.

Supports securing federal funding for Eastern Kentucky.

Believes in fostering regional strength to drive economic growth, citing his vision as the catalyst for "some of rural Kentucky’s greatest success stories."

As House Appropriations Committee member, secured funding that spurred "some of rural Kentucky’s greatest success stories."

As Dean of the U.S. House and a member of the House Appropriations Committee, ensured taxpayer dollars are used responsibly to benefit Southern and Eastern Kentucky.

Supports fiscal responsibility and economic development.

Has served on eight different subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee, including leadership roles as Chairman or Ranking Member of three.

Supports organizations like Operation UNITE and Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) that combat drugs, revitalize communities, strengthen infrastructure, support small businesses, and create jobs.

Supports organizations like Operation UNITE and SOAR that combat drugs, build small businesses, create jobs, and boost tourism.

Believes public safety is crucial, noting his district experienced several copycat threats after a shooting.

Believes there is much to be done regarding school safety before considering gun removal.

Believes there are many bipartisan public safety measures to address before tackling gun-related issues.

Believes public safety is paramount, highlighting the need to address school violence and threats.

Believes public safety is crucial, especially in the wake of tragic events like the recent Florida school shooting.

Believes America is in crisis under President Biden and supports fixing "Biden’s open border fiasco" and addressing drug issues.

Believes in continuing efforts to improve infrastructure and public services.

Believes in creating healthier communities with more job opportunities, a vibrant tourism industry, and full connectivity to high-speed broadband.

Believes Eastern Kentucky is thriving due to increased job opportunities, improved rural broadband access, better infrastructure, and tourism growth.

As a state representative, urged American Electric Power and Kentucky Electric Power to produce results in reducing pollution.

Supports lower energy costs and met with American Electric Power (AEP) officials to discuss rates. As a result of his efforts, AEP announced a Public Service Commission mandated rate decrease for customers starting in March.

Believes school safety is an important issue.

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