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Serving Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District since 1981, Hal Rogers has been elected to 23 consecutive terms representing the people of southern and eastern Kentucky. On September 2, 2021, he made history as the longest-serving Member of Congress from Kentucky. On March 18, 2022, he became Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives, as the longest-serving Member in the House. As the Dean, Rogers had the privilege of swearing-in current House Speaker Mike Johnson and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Congressman Rogers’ longevity of service is proof that he focuses on economic development, job creation, fighting illegal drug use, preserving the natural treasures of Appalachia, avidly listening to his constituents, advocating for the interests of the region where he was raised.