WASHINGTON — Kentucky’s longest serving Republican congressman has progressed to physical rehabilitation after being involved in a car accident last week. 

U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers, R-Ky., was in a car accident in the Washington area on Wednesday, Jan. 12 after votes concluded. He is in good condition, however, and has moved to physical rehabilitation to assist with the recovery process.  

The Attending Physician of the U.S. Congress, Dr. Brian Monahan, has been closely monitoring Rogers’ health.

“The Chairman is recovering from the injuries that he sustained from his motor vehicle collision," Monahan said in a release. "He has made satisfactory progress where the doctors have released him from the in-patient hospital. He will continue with on-going physical therapy efforts for his full recovery."

“I deeply appreciate the outpouring of prayers and well wishes from across the country," Rogers said in a release. "I’ll be wearing a back brace occasionally for a few weeks and continuing physical therapy to regain strength so I can get back to work as soon as possible."

The congressman said his legislative staff was working with House leadership and the House Appropriations Committee in preparation for the upcoming fiscal deadlines.

Government funding expires Jan. 19 for about 20% of the federal government, while the rest of the government is funded only through Feb. 2.

Rogers is currently serving in his 22nd term as a congressman and serves as the Dean of the House of Representatives, a title given to the longest continuously serving member of the House.