WASHINGTON — Kentucky's longest-serving congressman is continuing to recover after a car accident last month. 

What You Need To Know

  • U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., is continuing to recover smoothly after last month's car accident 

  • He was hospitalized Jan. 10 before moving to physical rehabilitation

  • Rogers said some of his priorities are addressing the country's border crisis and finalizing federal funding bills 

  • Rogers serves Kentucky's fifth congressional district and is in his 22nd term as a congressman 

U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., will begin a gradual resumption of duties on Capitol Hill next week, according to a release. He was hospitalized Jan. 10 before moving to physical rehabilitation about a week after the accident.

"When times get tough, we get tougher - and it’s that Appalachian inspiration from back home that is driving me through this recovery to get back to Capitol Hill for our people,” said Rogers, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. "We have a lot of work to do this month as we address the nation's border crisis and finalize federal funding bills before the March deadlines."

"Thanks to the help of an excellent medical team and prayers from across the country, I am moving full steam ahead." 

Serving Kentucky's fifth congressional district, Rogers is in his 22nd term as a congressman. More information about his work both in Washington, D.C. and Kentucky can be found on his website. 

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