Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize the ServiceAfter years of negotiations, the Senate has passed a two-year reauthorization of the Coast Guard. The bipartisan legislation is...
Wicker Votes to Reauthorize the U.S. Coast Guard
Bill Includes Key Provisions of Miss. Senator’s ‘Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act’WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted for S. 140, the “Frank Lobiondo Coast Guard...
Wicker Points to the Lasting Impact of Tax Reform, Defense Bills
With Landmark Laws, Congress Delivers ResultsJust a few days ago, President Trump signed the “America’s Water Infrastructure Act,” adding it to the growing list of laws enacted by this...
Wicker & Shaheen to Celebrate U.S. Navy’s 243rd Birthday
Senators Serve as Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Senate Navy CaucusWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Navy Caucus, released...
Wicker Welcomes Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson
WASHINGTON—Following the court-ordered release of U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson from house arrest in Turkey today, Helsinki Commission Chairman Sen. Roger Wicker (MS) issued the following statement:“I...
Wicker Stresses the Importance of Mississippi-Built Coast Guard Vessels
New Cutters Are Needed to Fight Drug Trafficking, Improve National SecurityWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today participated in a Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and...
Wicker Welcomes Progress on Trade With Canada and Mexico
Trump Administration Secures Deal to Replace NAFTABesides being our North American neighbors, Canada and Mexico are two of the largest international markets for products made in Mississippi. ...
Wicker Bill Would Strengthen the Fight Against Illegal Fishing
Under ‘Maritime SAFE Act,’ Multiple Government Agencies Would Contribute to Unified EffortThe term “lancha” has become well-known among Americans who are fighting against illegal, unreported, and...
Wicker Votes to Advance Aviation Reauthorization and Reform Legislation
Aviation Bill Invests in Airport Infrastructure, Promotes Safety, and Protects ConsumersWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science,...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Palazzo Praise Multi-Year Contract Award for Ingalls Shipbuilding
U.S. Navy Awards Contract for 6 Arleigh-Burke Class Ships Worth $5.1 BillionWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Congressman Steven Palazzo, R-Miss.,...