Harold Rogers — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Kentucky, 2026

Representative Harold Rogers supported the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. He also criticized demands for "free healthcare for illegal aliens" as part of a proposed short-term spending extension, stating that such demands were "absurd" and constituted "reckless spending." Rogers voted for the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, which funds agencies including Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

““The House did its part to keep the government open. I voted for the extension, first and foremost, on behalf of our military servicemembers who will not be paid until the shutdown ends. Political games have no place when it comes to taking care of our American heroes,” said Congressman Rogers. “Washington Democrats voted for the same short-term extension 13 times during the Biden Administration, but now they want to trade it for free healthcare for illegal aliens and nearly $1.5 trillion in reckless spending. Their vote to shut down the government is absurd. The American people deserve better.” - Congressman Rogers, halrogers.house.gov, September 19, 2025”

Harold Rogers voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148), which invests in rural hospitals and primary healthcare, increases transparency for Pharmacy Benefit Managers, and funds programs like the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program. He also supported the Republican plan, H.R. 6703, to lower health care premiums for all Americans, aiming to cut costs for patients and provide more options. Rogers emphasizes patient-focused reforms, seeking to address high care costs, protect Medicare, and improve access to quality, affordable healthcare in his region.

“While Democrats vote to send billions more to insurance companies, our bill provides long-term relief by cutting costs for patients and giving them more options. We’re lowering premiums in the Un-Affordable Care Act (ACA) by 11%, which is more than double the reduction of the Democrats’ plan. Instead of lining the pockets of big insurance companies, we are giving more money to patients through health savings accounts, better insurance plans and lower prescription costs." - Congressman Harold Rogers, halrogers.house.gov press release, December 17, 2025.”

Harold Rogers secured over $800 million for flood control projects along the Cumberland, Big Sandy, and Tug Fork rivers to protect communities. He also co-founded Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) to diversify the economy following the decline of the coal industry. Rogers voted for the bipartisan Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 6938), which aims to restore American energy dominance. His work emphasizes community resilience and economic innovation.

““The resilience of southern and eastern Kentuckians has brought us through many trials, from devastating floods to the war on coal. Together, we have rallied back time and again to revive our communities, proving that we have the mountain ingenuity and determination to complete monumental projects right here at home. Our work is not finished,” said Congressman Rogers on his campaign site, November 7, 2025.”

Harold Rogers voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755), stating that "Every life should be protected and valued, not violently discarded," and opposed legislation allowing abortions until birth. He also voted against the Right to Contraception Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. Rogers supported measures such as a one-year funding ban on Planned Parenthood and a nationwide 20-week abortion ban.

“"Not only does this heartless piece of legislation allow abortions in every state until birth, but it would also allow abortions based on the baby's sex or whether the baby has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome," said Congressman Rogers, a staunch pro-life leader. "This legislation overpowers our states and callously removes the sanctity of life. Every life should be protected and valued, not violently discarded." (Congressman Rogers, halrogers.house.gov, Sep 24 2021)”

Harold Rogers voted for the 2026 Defense Appropriations Act to strengthen the military, stating that national defense is America’s first priority and emphasizing support for troops and military readiness. He also supported the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. His position prioritizes investments in American manufacturing and innovation for defense.

““National defense must remain America’s first priority, and this bill makes powerful investments to restore our military readiness and dominance, starting with stronger support for the brave men and women who defend this great nation every day,” said Congressman Rogers, a senior appropriator. (halrogers.house.gov, July 18, 2025)”

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