U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s 5th District
Harold Rogers
Position · +0.33
- In office
- House 1981–now
45 years in CongressMore senior than 100% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 28%
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Bills on
- Economics and Public Finance
- Congress
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Age
- 88
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DNed Pillersdorf$182K
- RKevin Smith$140K
- IMikel Wein$2K
- IGerardo Serrano—
Bottom line
- Breaks with Republicans most on Economics and Public Finance: voted against them on 28% of party-line votes (14 of 50), against 7% for most Republicans.
- Chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies subcommittee (Appropriations).
- 45 years in Congress: more senior than 100% of the House.
Where Rogers has influence
Roles
- Chair · Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Appropriations · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Rogers’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Rogers breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Rogers voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 28% · 14 of 50 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Rogers broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Rogers is saying
All 14 statements and posts-
Congressman Rogers Announces $85 Million Federal Grant for Somerset’s Northern Bypass
Announced $85 million federal transportation grant for Somerset's Northern Bypass project.
“We are going to blast through rock walls to open up a new expressway for southern Kentucky. This 8-mile bypass paves the way for I-365, linking us east to west from I-65 to I-75 and on throughout Eastern Kentucky.”
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Advanced flood control projects for Eastern Kentucky through the Water Resources Development Act.
“Repeated flooding in the mountains has been a deadly and costly battle for our region for decades. We have largely protected communities from massive floods along the Cumberland River, the Big Sandy River and the Levisa Fork with flood walls, levies, tunnels and bridges. Now, with more flooding in the Kentucky River…”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673
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Congressman Rogers Votes to Protect Ratepayers, Implement Guardrails for Data Centers
Voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure data centers pay their own electricity costs.
“With multiple data center proposals in Southern and Eastern Kentucky, we need proper guardrails in place to make sure no costs are added to the skyrocketing utility bills for families and businesses in our rural region.”
Ratepayer Protection ActEnergyAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672
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Congressman Rogers Votes to Protect Mining in America
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Protecting Domestic Mining Act (H.R. 1501) on Wednesday to expedite permitting for American mining and mineral processing.
“We need to strengthen mining in America, not only to create jobs in the coal industry and lower energy rates, but to empower the U.S. supply chain from mining to manufacturing. Products that are Made in America, ultimately start with Mining in America.”
Mentions H.R. 1501 · voted Yea Sep 2, 2026, roll 654
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Congress Passes Federal Funding Extension to Avoid Government Shutdown
U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Senate Amendment to the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026, H.R. 6500, to extend current federal funding through December 11, 2026.
“Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Senate Amendment to the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026, H.R. 6500, to extend current federal funding through December 11, 2026. The bipartisan stopgap funding bill avoids a government shutdown ahead of the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2026.”
Mentions H.R. 6500 · voted Yea Sep 1, 2026, roll 646
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Congressman Rogers Breaks Ground at High School Alma Mater for New Development in Wayne County
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) joined state and local officials for a ground-breaking ceremony at his high school alma mater, the former Wayne County High School’s AJ Lloyd Building.
“This historic building in my home county is a landmark in my memories. It’s the place where teachers, friends and community leaders molded my beliefs, work ethic, and inspired my desire to serve others. This building has served countless families in Wayne County well over the years, and now, it will be a recreational…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Rogers voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 375 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Rogers’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 3
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
3 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 3 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
Sponsored 5 (House median 25) · cosponsored 79 (median 289), 22 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Economics and Public Finance, Congress, Public Lands and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 10217 Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8845 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Appropriates funds for Commerce, Justice, Science agencies and related programs for fiscal year 2027. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced May 15, 2026 Out of committee
- H.Res. 874 Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Richard B. Cheney.Congress · Introduced Nov 12, 2025 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 5342 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026Appropriates funds for Commerce, Justice, Science agencies and related programs in fiscal year 2026. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Sep 12, 2025 Out of committee
- H.Res. 4 Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.Congress · Introduced Jan 3, 2025 Passed a chamber
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 152 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 44% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 75% |
| Energy | 37 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 85% |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Immigration | 16 | 75% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Rogers voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RFrank D. LucasOK-3100%agreement
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RJake EllzeyTX-699%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Rogers most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Rogers’s campaign raised $850K: $403K (47%) from individuals and $314K (37%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $875K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Rogers
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 102.
- Blue Origin Corporate PAC
- National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
- Northrop Grumman Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Rogers this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inRogers’s own leadership PAC: Help America's Leaders Political Action Committee. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Rogers’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, KY-5Republican1981–present
Seat
- State
- Kentucky
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 88
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4601
2406 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Hazard, Prestonsburg, Somerset, Ashland
- Website
- halrogers.house.gov
- CongressmanHalRogers
- rephalrogers
- YouTube
- RepHalRogers
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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