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The men and women in law enforcement dedicate their lives to protecting their neighbors, responding in moments of crisis and helping build stronger communities. They answer the call when others need help most and deserve our support and the tools necessary to serve safely and effectively. To support public safety, we must build trust between law enforcement and those they serve. Across The Natural State, National Night Out events give residents and officers the opportunity to create or maintain relationships outside of emergency situations. The Pine Bluff Police Department and Jefferson County

First of 12 Federal Funding Bills for 2027  WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced House passage of the first of 12 federal funding bills for fiscal year 2027 on Friday, providing $157 billion for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies. The bill includes more funding to support President Trump’s America First agenda with critical investments for veterans’ care, military readiness and modernization.  “Supporting our American heroes – both our veterans and active servicemembers – remains at the top of our priority list on Capitol Hill,” said Congre

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, as amended in H.Res. 1299, with support from Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05).    “In Eastern Kentucky, catastrophic flooding and tornadoes have magnified the need for more affordable housing options in Kentucky’s Appalachian region. We need to help more American families who are ready to buy a home,” said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House. “This legislation not only works to drive down housing costs, but it also removes unnecessary regulations that slow down the construction process.”    Part of

Ten years ago, toxic blue-green algae—fueled by billions of gallons of discharges from Lake Okeechobee—coated the St. Lucie River, the Indian River Lagoon, and our beaches in thick, guacamole-looking sludge.

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act targets Russia’s banks, energy revenues, shadow fleet, and global enablers while strengthening the path to a just and lasting peace WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus and a longtime leader in Congress on Ukraine and confronting Russian aggression, introduced the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a comprehensive sanctions package designed to strike at the financial architecture sustaining Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine, hold accountable

U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommitte on Commerce, Justice, Science, gave the following opening statement during an Oversight Hearing today with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche:  "I’d like to welcome our witness, the Honorable Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States, to testify before our subcommittee today. Last month, the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Bill cleared the full House Appropriations Committee. "Your leadership of the Department of Justice comes at a crossroads. On the one hand, the subcomm

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced $35 million for Kentucky projects passed a critical hurdle on Wednesday after being approved by the House Appropriations Committee in the fiscal year 2027 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill. The federal funding bill invests in key infrastructure projects, champions American energy dominance, strengthens national security, reins in burdensome red tape and slashes unnecessary EPA funding. “This bill includes big wins for Eastern Kentucky, by creating jobs and spurring economic development where it’s needed the most, impro

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers announced nearly $85 million for Eastern Kentucky projects won the approval of the House Appropriations Committee, moving on for a vote in the House. The federal funding will be used to provide flood-resilient housing, a veterans’ ranch, safer roads, clean water and stronger infrastructure in Kentucky’s Appalachian region. Congressman Rogers secured the Community Project Funding for ten projects through the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. “This funding will address major need

Includes Nearly $3.4 Million for Morgan County Emergency Services Facility WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers voted for the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.  The comprehensive federal funding bill supports America’s farmers, invests in rural development programs, bolsters food and drug safety, and protects nutrition programs for those who need it the most.  Congressman Rogers announced that his Community Project Funding request for nearly $3.4 million for a Regional Emergency Services and Training

SOMERSET, KY — U.S. Congressmen Hal Rogers (KY-05) and Andy Barr (KY-06) applaud President Trump's historic investment in Clean, Beautiful Coal. President Trump infused nearly $1 billion in federal funds into coal projects across the nation, including $124 million in Kentucky. The two recipients in Kentucky are Eastern Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) and Duke Energy Kentucky. These funds will go to upgrade and modernize coal-fired power plants in Boone, Lawrence, and Pulaski Counties. These plants have kept the lights on in hundreds of thousands of Kentucky homes for years, and this funding

LONDON, KY – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) joined state and local leaders at the London-Corbin Airport on Tuesday to deliver a check for $2 million in Community Project Funding for airport terminal renovations. Congressman Rogers also announced $6.5 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help repair and replace airport facilities that were damaged by an EF-4 tornado on May 16, 2025. “Despite suffering severe damage and heavy tornado debris at the London-Corbin Airport, it became the headquarters for emergency operations and a distribution cent

As students across The Natural State head back to the classroom, I want to wish all Arkansas students, parents and educators a successful school year. Whether it is a child’s first day of kindergarten, a high school senior preparing for the next chapter or someone continuing their education later in life, each new school year brings a renewed sense of opportunity. I am grateful for the teachers, administrators and school staff who dedicate their time and talents to helping Arkansas students succeed. Their commitment plays an essential role in preparing the next generation of leaders, innovator

One year ago this week, three Floridians lost their lives on Florida’s Turnpike near Fort Pierce due to the complete and utter recklessness of a foreign truck driver with an illegal CDL license.