Hal Rogers
Hal Rogers Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee Incumbent Assumed office January 3, 2011 Preceded by Dave Obey Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district Incumbent Assumed office January 3, 1981 Preceded by Tim Carter Personal details Born (1937-12-31) December 31, 1937 (age 77) Barrier, Kentucky, U.S. Political party Republican Spouse(s) Cynthia Doyle Children 3 Alma mater Western Kentucky University University of Kentucky Religion Southern Baptist Military service Allegiance  United States Service/branch Army National Guard Years of service 1956–1964 Unit Kentucky Army National Guard North Carolina Army National Guard Harold Dallas "Hal" Rogers (born December 31, 1937) is the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 5th congressional district, serving since 1981. He is a member of the Republican Party.