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Rogers Praises House Passage of Emergency Legislation to Aid Victims of Hurricane Sandy
January 15, 2013
Press Release
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today praised the passage of H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act. The bill, sponsored by Chairman Rogers, will provide a total of $50.5 billion in aid for Hurricane Sandy victims and their communities.
Chairman Rogers Floor Statement in Opposition to the Mulvaney Amendment to H.R. 152
January 15, 2013
Remarks
Chairman Rogers spoke on the House floor in opposition to an amendment offered by Rep. Mulvaney, which would enact an across-the-board cut to all discretionary appropriations for fiscal year 2013 to offset critical emergency spending.
Chairman Rogers Floor Statement in Support of H.R. 152 - Disaster Appropriations Act of 2013
January 15, 2013
Remarks

Mr. Speaker, I rise to present legislation providing emergency supplemental funding for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery.

The base bill totals $17 billion in crucial funding to meet immediate needs for the victims, businesses and communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Since this terrible storm hit, we have come to realize that recovery is going to take months and years – not days and weeks. This legislation puts the region on the path to recovery by providing the aid needed for immediate relief, while also beginning the process of meeting longer-term recovery needs.

Chairman Rogers Announces GOP Subcommittee Membership for the 113th Congress
January 15, 2013
Press Release
Rogers: “It is my honor and privilege to serve side by side with some of the hardest workers in Congress – the Subcommittee Chairs and Members of the Appropriations committee. It is through their dedication and steadfast commitment to responsible governing that we can help address the nation’s many fiscal challenges."
Chairman Hal Rogers Statement For Rules Committee on H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013
January 14, 2013
Remarks

Good afternoon, Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Slaughter and members of the Committee. I am here before you today to present legislation providing urgently needed funding for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery.

I am sure I don't need to explain to you why it is crucial we consider and pass this legislation, given the size and scope of the devastation caused by this storm. It's clear that recovery from this terrible hurricane is going to take months and years, not days and weeks, and thousands of victims are currently awaiting much-needed assistance.

Chairman Rogers Introduces Emergency Legislation for Hurricane Sandy Recovery
January 4, 2013
Press Release
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today introduced legislation to provide needed funding for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery (H.R. 152). The base bill totals $17 billion, and will provide funding to meet immediate and critical needs for Sandy victims and their communities.
Chairman Rogers Releases Emergency Legislation for Hurricane Sandy Recovery
January 1, 2013
Press Release
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) today released legislation to provide needed funding for Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery. The base bill totals $27 billion, and will provide funding to meet immediate and critical needs for Sandy victims and their communities.
Chairman Rogers Announces Subcommittee Chairs for the 113th Congress
December 31, 2012
Press Release
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today announced that the Republican Steering Committee has approved the 12 Appropriations subcommittee Chairs for the 113th Congress.
Chairman Rogers Statement on the Passing of Senator Inouye
December 18, 2012
Press Release
“It is with sad hearts that my wife Cynthia and I express our deep condolences to Senator Inouye’s family and his many, many friends here in Washington, in Hawaii, and across the country."
Chairman Rogers: Sandy Disaster Request to Receive Thorough Consideration
December 7, 2012
Press Release
House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers today stated that the White House request for disaster funding for Hurricane Sandy recovery will receive thorough consideration by the House Appropriations Committee. The request was relayed to the Congress today, and asks Congress for a total of $60.4 billion in various short- and long-term recovery efforts.
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