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U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District
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Hal Rogers

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Campaign website
congressmanhalrogers.com

U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 5th District since 1981 and, since 2022, Dean of the House as its longest-serving member. He chaired the House Appropriations Committee from 2011 through 2016.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Voted for the FY2027 National Defense Authorization ActIn office

    Congressman Rogers Supports Rebuilding America's Arsenal of Freedom with U.S. Production

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Hal Rogers · Jul 22, 2026 · halrogers.house.gov

    “This bill expands and invests in U.S. production capabilities, creating more jobs and revitalizing our military strength.”
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  • Voted to advance homeland security funding with FEMA reformsIn office

    The FY2027 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, approved by the House Appropriations Committee in June 2026, provides $99.6 billion and increases grants for firefighters and first responders.

    Congressman Rogers Advances Homeland Security Funding Bill for 2027

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Hal Rogers · Jun 11, 2026 · halrogers.house.gov

    “This bill requires FEMA to report quarterly on every pending major disaster declaration, directing FEMA to produce a plan to reduce processing times”
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Economy & jobs

  • Voted for faster federal permitting for domestic miningIn office

    H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, makes mining and mineral processing permanently eligible for FAST-41 permitting; it passed the House in September 2026.

    Congressman Rogers Votes to Protect Mining in America

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Hal Rogers · Sep 2, 2026 · halrogers.house.gov

    “This bill streamlines the permitting process and clears roadblocks for American production, so we don't have to rely on foreign countries for raw materials.”
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Roads & infrastructure

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Hal Rogers on them.

  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

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