Press Releases

Statement by Chairman Mike Rogers on the Signing of the Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act by President Obama President Obama signed the Haqqani Netowrk Terrorist Designation Act into law on Friday, August 10, 2012.  House Intelligence Committee Chairman made the following statement: “I am pleased that the President signed the bill into law, and I hope that this will… Read more »

Statement by Chairman Rogers on Senate Cybersecurity Legislation “The events in the Senate today are disappointing.  We have a strong consensus in both Houses and between both parties that Congress should permit robust cyber threat sharing among the private sector and the government.   The House passed just such threat sharing legislation in April on a strong… Read more »

“Events in Senate Today Are Incredibly Disappointing” Read more »

Rogers Praises Senate Passage of Bill Calling on the Obama Administration to Designate the Haqqani Network as a Foreign Terrorist Organization   Chairman Rogers today praised Senate passage of the Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act, a bill originally proposed by U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and amended by the House two weeks ago.  The Senate passed the amended… Read more »

Statement by Chairman Rogers on Leaks “There are significant questions about the role of the White House with regard to the widespread disclosure of sensitive national security information.  I have had serious doubts about the ability of the Executive Branch to investigate itself, but at a minimum, to restore confidence that the White House is not politicizing intelligence, it… Read more »

Rogers Says Fort Hood Review by Commission Headed by Former FBI Director William Webster Will Improve Effectiveness of FBI Investigations Read more »

House Votes to Designate the Haqqani Network as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Chairman Rogers Calls it an “Important First Step”   Chairman Rogers today praised House passage of a bill expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should designated the Haqqani Network as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).  The bill, S. 1959, proposed by… Read more »

Chairman Rogers Statement on Syria’s Advanced Biological and Chemical Weapons “I have made clear for some time now that I am gravely concerned about the large stockpiles of advanced weapons in Syria.  These dangerous weapons, that include advanced shoulder-fired anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles, and biological and chemical weapons, make Libya look like an… Read more »

In Case You Missed It Chairman Mike Rogers along with Jane Harman joined CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and Kate Bolduan last night (July 10, 2012) on the Situation Room.  They discussed the consequences of sequestration, defense cuts, and the importance of cybersecurity. (TRT = 9:06) Who:                Chairman Mike Rogers on CNBC Cyber… Read more »

Chairman Rogers & Ranking Member Ruppersberger Announce HPSCI unanimously approves FISA legislation   House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers and Ranking Member C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger today announced that committee marked up the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments Act Reauthorization Act today.  The committee voted unanimously, 17-0, to… Read more »