WASHINGTON - Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement upon the Senate's passage of the reconcillation bill.

“The Senate-passed reconciliation bill is an investment in the future of the United States. Through this legislation, the Senate secured a down payment on a generational upgrade for our nation’s defense capabilities. Many of the key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will be cemented and expanded. This will stimulate the economy and benefit job creators across the country. Additionally, this legislation will help secure the southern border and unleash American energy production. I encourage my colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass this bill and deliver on the promises we made to the American people in November.”