Hal Rogers
Hal Rogers has represented Kentucky’s 5th district in the U.S. House since 1981. Chair of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies.
A lawyer, Rogers served as commonwealth’s attorney for Pulaski and Rockcastle counties from 1969 to 1980.
Rogers attended Western Kentucky University in 1957 and earned a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Kentucky in 1964. After serving in the National Guard in Kentucky and North Carolina, Rogers entered private practice. Rogers became commonwealth’s attorney for Pulaski and Rockcastle counties in 1969 and held the office until election to Congress in 1980. In 1979, Rogers was the nominee for lieutenant governor.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 1981
- Age
- 88
- Committees
- 1 · 1 chair
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 1981
- COMMITTEES
- 1
- AGE
- 88
Photo: Official portrait, 2022 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
Hal Rogers at a glance
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Hal Rogers’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 98%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 12 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 97%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 2 points below the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
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- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Too few sponsored bills yet: 3.
- Bill success
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- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Too few sponsored bills yet: 3.
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Hal Rogers’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Hal Rogers in the 119th Congress
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 8845 | Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027ECONOMICS AND PUBLIC FINANCE | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5342 | Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026ECONOMICS AND PUBLIC FINANCE | Out of committee | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10217 | Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 874 | Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Richard B. Cheney.CONGRESS | Adopted | 0 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 4 | Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.CONGRESS | Adopted | 0 COSPON. |
Hal Rogers’s committee assignments
Appropriations
CHAIR · SUBCMTEHal Rogers’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1981 – PRESENT
- 1981 – NOWU.S. House · KY-5
- BORN
- December 31, 1937 · Barrier, Kentucky
- OCCUPATION
- Lawyer
- EDUCATION
- Western Kentucky University, 1957 · Bachelor of Arts, University of Kentucky, 1964 · Bachelor of Laws, University of Kentucky, 1964 · University of Kentucky College of Law
2026 election: Kentucky’s 5th District
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Hal Rogers’s stated positions and sources
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Hal Rogers’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $850K
- CASH ON HAND
- $875K
- SPENT
- $946K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $403K · 56.2%
- PACs
- $314K · 43.8%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $5K
- Earmarked gifts · 10 donors
- $50
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
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- OPPOSING
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SINCE DEC 2021 $33K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
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How to contact Hal Rogers
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2406 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-1705(202) 225-4601Call (202) 225-4601ONLINE
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