Lifetime Achievement Award for Space

Congressman Mike Rogers represents the third district of Alabama and has served as the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee since January 2023. Prior to that, he served as the Ranking Member of the Committee from 2021 to 2023.

Since he was first elected in 2002, Mike has been known for his tireless advocacy for the people and interests of Alabama’s Third Congressional District. He currently serves as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and previously served as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security in the 116th Congress. His leadership on these issues has been vital to Alabama’s interests.

Nationally, Rep. Rogers has built a reputation as a recognized leader on national security and a strong advocate for national defense. As Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, he works to ensure that our military is properly funded, that our warfighters have the resources and weapons they need to succeed on current and future battlefields, and that the military is focused on deterring and combating threats coming from China and our other adversaries.

During his tenure on the House Armed Services Committee, Mike saw a need to realign our resources and efforts toward countering our adversaries in space. With bipartisan support in Congress, Mike initiated and oversaw the creation of the U.S. Space Force.