Mike D. Rogers

Rule Changes

As of July 2026: Steering the bill toward a House-Senate conference

A U.S. service member's paycheck is about to grow by 5% to 7%. That raise rides inside a $1.15 trillion defense bill the House passed by four votes, the largest military authorization Congress has ever written.

Updated Jul 23

Force in Play

As of May 2026: Publicly opposed; aligned with Wicker

U.S. troops have been stationed in Germany continuously since 1945. On May 1, 2026, the Pentagon ordered roughly 5,000 (about one in seven Americans in Germany) to leave over the next 6 to 12 months, taking a full brigade with them.

Updated May 31

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Closed House Armed Services inquiry into boat strikes after viewing classified footage, declaring operation legal.

President Trump signed a nearly $901 billion defense bill into law on December 18, 2025, cementing the 65th consecutive year Congress has passed a National Defense Authorization Act. It delivers troops a 3.8% pay raise and locks in $800 million for Ukraine weapons over two years.

Updated May 10