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Michael Rogers

Michael L. Rogers advises clients on legislative, public policy, and political compliance matters, and helps clients craft and execute custom strategies to accomplish their goals.

Mike previously served as a legislative assistant for Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-New Jersey), the current chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has wide jurisdiction, including trade matters. In this role, Mike handled policy matters related to energy, the environment, and natural resources, as well as science and technology. Prior to that, he served on the staff of Senator Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island), the current chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. He began his career in the office of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), the current chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

On Feb. 12, 2026, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved S. 3639, the Satellite and Telecommunications (SAT) Streamlining Act. This bipartisan bill aims to modernize and accelerate the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s satellite licensing processes.

Continue Reading Senate Advances SAT Streamlining Act as FCC Continues Its Space Modernization Efforts

On Oct. 25, the House elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) Speaker of the House of Representatives by a 220-209 vote. Now that a Speaker has been elected, Congress is on

Continue Reading Rep. Mike Johnson Elected House Speaker: Where He Stands on Major Policies

The legislative process is never straightforward, and this weekend’s news about Sen. Joe Manchin opposing the Build Back Better Act (BBB) is the latest proof. But despite what you may
Continue Reading Staying Engaged on Build Back Better while Preparing for FY2022 Appropriations and the FY2023 President’s Budget

Last week, the House Republican Conference voted 102-84 to lift their decade-old ban on the practice of earmarks by secret ballot, smoothing the way for a bipartisan resurrection of the
Continue Reading Earmarks Return as ‘Community Project Funding’