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© 2026 Govwatch

Harold Rogers

Harold Rogers

RRepublicanKY-5 · Representative
57
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone15
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency60
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
34
Total Statements
6
Floor Speeches
28
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Technology: 20Environment: 19Taxes: 18Crime & Justice: 13Agriculture: 12Immigration: 9Infrastructure: 9Foreign Policy: 8Trade: 8Housing: 8Defense: 7Healthcare: 7Veterans: 5Economy: 4China: 3

Speech Tone

Neutral: 11Urgent: 11Ceremonial: 6Bipartisan: 5: 1

Statements (34)

Press Release2026-06-04
Congressman Rogers Advances $35 Million for Coal Country Economic Revitalization Projects & Infrastructure

Congressman Rogers Advances $35 Million for Coal Country Economic Revitalization Projects & Infrastructure 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…

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Press Release2026-06-03UrgentImmigrationHealthcareEnvironment
CHAIRMAN ROGERS' REMARKS AT OVERSIGHT HEARING ON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

CHAIRMAN ROGERS' REMARKS AT OVERSIGHT HEARING ON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 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…

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Press Release2026-05-21UrgentHousingTechnologyHRES1299
Congressman Rogers Votes for 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Congressman Rogers Votes for 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 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…

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Press Release2026-05-15HealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR8469
Congressman Rogers Applauds House Passage of Federal Funding for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs

Congressman Rogers Applauds House Passage of Federal Funding for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs 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…

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Press Release2026-05-15TaxesEnvironmentCrime & JusticeHR5625HR6260
Congressman Rogers Backs the Blue

Congressman Rogers Backs the Blue Honors Police Week with Pro-Police Federal Legislation WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for pro-police legislation and advanced federal funding for law enforcement in the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill for Commerce, Justice,…

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Press Release2026-05-08CeremonialEnvironmentForeign PolicyTechnology
Congressman Rogers Joins State, Local Officials for Water Project Celebration

Congressman Rogers Joins State, Local Officials for Water Project Celebration Mount Vernon, KY - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) joined state and local leaders in Rockcastle County on Thursday to celebrate the completion of the long-awaited, nearly $4.6 million water treatment project for the…

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Press Release2026-05-08CeremonialTechnologyAgricultureS250
Congressman Rogers Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Rogers Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition SOMERSET, KY -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced Madeline Frye, a junior at Southwestern High School as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District. The…

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentTaxesEnvironmentTechnologyHR6938
Congressman Rogers Announces $7.54 Million for Morehead State University’s Space Science Center

Congressman Rogers Announces $7.54 Million for Morehead State University’s Space Science Center WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) secured a $7.54 million Community Project Funding earmark for the Morehead State University (MSU) Space Science Center. The federal funding will…

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Press Release2026-04-29Ceremonial
Congressman Rogers Invites Student Artists to Enter Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Rogers Invites Student Artists to Enter Congressional Art Competition Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers invites High School and Middle School students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art…

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Press Release2026-04-29CeremonialTechnology
Congressman Rogers Joins ACPT and ExxonMobil for Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Ashland

Congressman Rogers Joins ACPT and ExxonMobil for Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Ashland ASHLAND, KY (February 17, 2026) - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) joined executives from ACP Technologies (ACPT) and ExxonMobil on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new production facility in…

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Press Release2026-04-29EnvironmentTechnologyInfrastructure
Congressman Rogers Joins Local & State Officials to Break Ground on Ashland’s Largest Wastewater Treatment Project

Congressman Rogers Joins Local & State Officials to Break Ground on Ashland’s Largest Wastewater Treatment Project ASHLAND, KY (February 18, 2026) - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) joined local and state officials in Ashland on Wednesday to break ground on the city's largest wastewater…

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentTaxesTradeHousing
Congressman Rogers Secures $37 Million More for Northern Bypass in Pulaski County

Congressman Rogers Secures $37 Million More for Northern Bypass in Pulaski County WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) secured $37 million in federal funding for construction of the Northern Bypass in Pulaski County. The funding was part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban…

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentTaxesHousingTechnology
Congressman Rogers Secures $4 Million for Harlan County Water Improvements

Congressman Rogers Secures $4 Million for Harlan County Water Improvements HARLAN, KY - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) secured $4 million in federal funding for water improvements in Harlan County. The funding was part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill…

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR7148
Congressman Rogers Secures Nearly $95 Million for Southern and Eastern Kentucky Road Projects, Water Systems, Emergency Operations and Economic…

Congressman Rogers Secures Nearly $95 Million for Southern and Eastern Kentucky Road Projects, Water Systems, Emergency Operations and Economic Development WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. House of Representatives ended a short partial government shutdown on Tuesday, with passage of the Senate Amendment…

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Press Release2026-04-29ImmigrationTradeVoting Rights
Congressman Rogers Voted for the SAVE America Act to Protect Elections

Congressman Rogers Voted for the SAVE America Act to Protect Elections WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which passed the House on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The bill requires proof of American…

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentImmigrationEnvironmentForeign Policy
Kentucky's Congressional Delegation Supports Gov. Beshear's Request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration after Deadly Winter Storm

Kentucky's Congressional Delegation Supports Gov. Beshear's Request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration after Deadly Winter Storm WASHINGTON, DC -- Kentucky's congressional delegation, including U.S. Representatives Hal Rogers, Andy Barr, James Comer, Brett Guthrie, Morgan McGarvey,…

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Press Release2026-04-29ImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7744
Congressman Rogers Supports Presidential War Powers and Urges Washington Democrats to End the Shutdown on Homeland Security

Congressman Rogers Supports Presidential War Powers and Urges Washington Democrats to End the Shutdown on Homeland Security WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted in support of President Trump's military action in Iran. Six days after President Trump took decisive action to…

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Press Release2026-04-29CeremonialHealthcareEnvironmentCrime & Justice
Congressman Rogers Continues Efforts to Expand Services and Federal Support in Rural America

Congressman Rogers Continues Efforts to Expand Services and Federal Support in Rural America WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for two bills this week to expand services and maintain strong federal support for Rural America. Congressman Rogers voted for the Improving Care…

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Press Release2026-04-29TaxesTechnology
Congressman Rogers Talks to Artemis II Astronauts During Their Return Flight from the Moon

Congressman Rogers Talks to Artemis II Astronauts During Their Return Flight from the Moon SOMERSET, KY - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) was one of 13 Members of Congress invited by NASA to join a live video call with NASA's Artemis II Astronauts. The astronauts are scheduled to return to…

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Press Release2026-04-29EconomyTaxesEnvironment
Congressman Rogers Votes to Extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and Prevents Federal Digital Currency

Congressman Rogers Votes to Extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and Prevents Federal Digital Currency WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for a 3-year extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) with Section 702 reforms to protect the…

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Press Release2026-04-29CeremonialTaxesTradeEducation
Congressman Rogers Welcomed Eastern Kentucky Congressional App Challenge Winners to Capitol Hill

Congressman Rogers Welcomed Eastern Kentucky Congressional App Challenge Winners to Capitol Hill WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) welcomed an innovative student team from Belfry Middle School to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. The four middle school students won the Congressional…

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Press Release2026-04-29UrgentImmigrationEconomyTaxesS2026
Congressman Rogers Invites Pulaski County Small Business Owner to President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Congressman Rogers Invites Pulaski County Small Business Owner to President Trump’s State of the Union Address WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced his guest for President Donald J. Trump's 2026 State of the Union address is Alex Wilson, co-founder and COO of Ridgenet…

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Press Release2026-04-29ImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & Justice
Congressman Rogers and FBI Director Kash Patel Praise Law Enforcement in Southern & Eastern Kentucky

Congressman Rogers and FBI Director Kash Patel Praise Law Enforcement in Southern & Eastern Kentucky MANCHESTER, Ky. - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) invited FBI Director Kash Patel to Manchester, Kentucky for an appreciation luncheon and panel discussion with 150 law enforcement officers…

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Press Release2026-01-22BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
Congressman Rogers Applauds House Passage of Final Four Federal Funding Bills

Congressman Rogers Applauds House Passage of Final Four Federal Funding Bills Includes Nearly $95 Million More in Rogers' Requests for Community Project Funding in Eastern Kentucky WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the final four federal funding bills for fiscal year…

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Press Release2026-01-15BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR6938
Congressman Rogers Applauds Final Passage of Federal Funding Package with Nearly $40 Million for Community Project Funding in Eastern Kentucky

Congressman Rogers Applauds Final Passage of Federal Funding Package with Nearly $40 Million for Community Project Funding in Eastern Kentucky Includes Millions for Kentucky Infrastructure, Coal Communities, First Responders, Combatting Opioid Abuse, Spurring Innovation in Business and Education,…

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Press Release2026-01-14BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR7006
Congressman Rogers Applauds House Passage of Financial Services & National Security Bill

Congressman Rogers Applauds House Passage of Financial Services & National Security Bill Saves taxpayer dollars, reins in the IRS, invests in small business loans and drug-free communities WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the bipartisan Financial Services and General…

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Press Release2026-01-08BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR6938
U.S. House Passes Federal Funding Authored by Congressman Hal Rogers

U.S. House Passes Federal Funding Authored by Congressman Hal Rogers WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. House of Representatives is on track to pass all 12 federal funding bills for fiscal year 2026 before the January 30 th deadline, surpassing the halfway mark on Thursday with a package of three more…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR6938HRES977
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H151-H205] From the…

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Press Release2026-01-01UrgentImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
Happy New Year 2026!

Happy New Year 2026! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026! As we begin a new year, let's build on our successes in 2025 that made America safer and stronger! TAX CUTS: Middle and working-class families will take home more money in 2026, thanks to the new historic savings that we secured in the Working Families Tax…

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Floor Speech2025-01-03BipartisanImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
ELECTION OF SPEAKER

ELECTION OF SPEAKER Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)] [House] [Pages H2-H7] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ELECTION OF SPEAKER The…

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Floor Speech2025-01-03UrgentTaxesEnvironmentLaborHR1HR10
AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO INFORM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER AND THE CLERK

AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO INFORM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER AND THE CLERK Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)] [House] [Pages H8-H23] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2024-12-09
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1239] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2024-12-09
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2024-12-09
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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