"Every single American was affected by those heinous acts of terror on American soil. So many lives were lost, and families were torn apart. Our country wept on that early autumn day and we all continue to remember the families of those who lost their lives."

On Tuesday, Rogers will chair a Transportation Security subcommittee hearing entitled "Eleven Years After 9/11: Can TSA Evolve To Meet the Next Terrorist Threat?" The subcommittee on the Homeland Security Committee has oversight of the Transportation Security Administration which works to secure our nation's transportation system.

"As we again face this grave occasion I hope tomorrow's hearing will help TSA become a smarter and leaner agency, but more importantly, also hope everyone across East Alabama will continue to keep the victims and their families in our prayers as our nation still heals from that tragic day," Rogers added.

The September 11 attacks (also referred to as September 11, September 11th or 9/11were a series of four suicide attacks that were committed in the United States on September 11, 2001, coordinated to strike areas of New York City and Washington, D.C.

Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks, including the 246 civilians and 19 hijackers aboard the four planes.