Mike Rogers | |
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Chair of the House Intelligence Committee | |
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Silvestre Reyes |
Succeeded by | Devin Nunes |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 8th district |
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In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Debbie Stabenow |
Succeeded by | Mike Bishop |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 26th district |
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In office January 1, 1995 – January 3, 2001 |
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Preceded by | Gilbert DiNello |
Succeeded by | Valde Garcia |
Personal details | |
Born |
Livingston County, Michigan, U.S. |
June 2, 1963
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Kristi Clemens |
Alma mater | Adrian College (BS) |
Michael J. "Mike" Rogers (born June 2, 1963) is a CNN National Security Commentator. He was the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 8th congressional district, serving from 2001 to 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party and was Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. In June 2016, he presented a six-part series on CNN, titled Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies.
Rogers was born in Livingston County, Michigan, the son of Joyce A. and John C. Rogers. He graduated from Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan in 1985, from which he earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology, and served in the United States Army from 1985 to 1989. He worked as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in its Chicago office, specializing in organized crime and public corruption, 1989–1994. He is a member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
He was first elected in 1994. In 1998, he won a second term with 68% of the vote.
He represented three counties: Clinton, Livingston, and Shiawassee. He served as Majority Leader from 1999 to 2000.
Rogers wrote legislation creating the Michigan Education Savings Plan, which allows Michigan families to set aside tax-free funds for educating their children when they are ready for college or vocational training.