Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers is now Dean of the U.S. House

KENTUCKY — Congressman Hal Rogers, R-Ky, is now the Dean of the Home, which is a designation given to the physique’s longest repeatedly serving member.

Rogers, 84, has served Kentucky’s fifth Congressional District since 1981, which is 42 years in Congress (21-consecutive phrases).

He obtained the designation throughout a reception Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Late congressman Don Younger, from Alaska, held the place till he handed away in March.

“The Home is most revered once we observe bipartisanship,” Rogers stated. “Whereas every of us convey totally different beliefs and values, there’s one theme that exists inside all of us: a singular dedication to serving our constituents and doing all we will to enhance the lives of the folks at house, and to honor this outstanding establishment.”

Rogers is working for re-election in Kentucky’s fifth Congressional district this November and is being challenged by Democrat Conor Halblieb. In accordance with the Board of Elections information, in each common election since 1994, Rogers has earned greater than 70% of the vote.

“Throughout his 42 years in Congress, Hal has represented Kentucky with delight, objective, and ideas,” stated Home Republican Chief Kevin McCarthy. “He continues to guide in Congress with a powerful dedication to his constituents, working to enhance their lives by passing essential laws like a invoice to fight the opioid disaster. He has additionally led in Congress with a ardour for the establishment itself, reinvigorating common order within the appropriations course of, conducting thorough oversight that safeguarded taxpayer {dollars}, and serving with civility.”

Hal Rogers was born in rural Kentucky and was a district lawyer for 11 years earlier than getting into Congress.