Mike Rogers

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Perry).

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this amendment offers vague language about how the DOD and VA should plan to address the spread of so-called disinformation in DOD and veteran communities. It defines ``malign disinformation'' to include anything harmful to the good order and discipline or related to vaccinations. Supporters of this amendment should think long and hard about what behavior they envision being investigated and criminalized in this report. Implying that all who question or all who disagree with COVID vaccinations are somehow the victims of disinformation is also an absurd view of reality. I find it insulting to our servicemembers and veterans. This body should not support any language that endorses mass censorship campaigns based on political beliefs or loose concepts. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to oppose the amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Davidson).

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Waltz).

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Crenshaw), another colleague from the Texas delegation.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this en bloc amendment, and I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Stauber).

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this amendment.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, this amendment completely undermines the existing contractor debarment processes at the DOD. Federal contractors and subcontractors are already required to comply with the National Labor Relations Act. There are already tools to bring contractors into compliance. But this amendment takes the decision out of the hands of the contracting officer to determine whether a contractor is responsible. If enacted, this amendment would limit the Department's ability to receive quality goods and services and drive up costs unnecessarily. Federal contractors and subcontractors are already required to comply with the National Labor Relations Act. Yet this amendment would go further and seek to prefer contract awards based on compliance with labor agreements in a new and unprecedented way regardless of its negative impact on small businesses and national security. I will note that this amendment is opposed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, as well as the Workplace Policy Institute and the Associated Builders and Contractors. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to oppose the amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Allen).

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, this amendment completely undermines the existing contractor debarment processes at DOD. Federal contractors and subcontractors are already required to comply with the National Labor Relations Act. There are already tools to bring contractors into compliance. This amendment takes the decision out of the hands of the contracting officer to determine whether or not a contractor is responsible. Something as small as a single paperwork violation would prohibit DOD from contracting with a company. This is an unprecedented prohibition that exists nowhere else in the Federal Government. It is a departure from the processes we use to prevent contracting with bad actors and would undermine our national security. If enacted, this would severely limit the Department's ability to contract for goods and services needed to support the warfighter and execute critical mission sets around the globe. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to oppose the amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this amendment.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Allen).

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the amendment.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Kelly), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this amendment.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this amendment.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Waltz), the ranking member of the Readiness Subcommittee.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this legislation.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I restate my opposition to this amendment, I urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, this amendment would prevent the Department of Defense from receiving reimbursement under the Economy Act for support provided to other Federal agencies in firefighting or disaster response. I support an all-of-Government approach to disaster response, but DOD does not need to be the piggy bank. FEMA has a disaster response fund with billions of dollars to reimburse DOD for their costs. This amendment would be detrimental to readiness and other mission-critical efforts by taking away funds from their intended use. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to oppose it, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I also urge adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.