WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today was formally elected by his colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee to serve as Chairman for the 119th Congress.In response, Senator...
Senator Wicker’s Bill to Reform Credentialing Process Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, sponsored by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., was signed into law by the president.Current Transportation Security...
Gulf Coast Rail Receives $21 Million in Grant Funding
WASHINGTON – Today, the Federal Railroad Administration announced a $21,117,115 grant for Gulf Coast Rail. The grant will support the operating cost of Amtrak services returning to the Mississippi...
Senator Wicker Joined by Trent Lott at Swearing-In Ceremony
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., was sworn in to the U.S. Senate for another six-year term. He held the family Bible to underscore his commitment to the oath of office, which...
Senator Wicker Receives Committee Assignments for the 119th Congress
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced he will serve on four committees during the 119th Congress: the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; the Environment and...
Senator Wicker Announces Dan Hillenbrand as New Legislative Director
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., announced Dan Hillenbrand as his new Legislative Director.“I am excited to welcome Dan Hillenbrand to my D.C. office. Dan brings over a decade...
Senator Wicker Statement on Continuing Resolution’s Damage to National Defense
WASHINGTON – Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown and give lawmakers until March 2025 to reach an agreement on a long-term funding plan. U.S....
Mississippi Will Benefit From Water Infrastructure Bill Becoming Law
WASHINGTON – Legislation to improve Mississippi’s waterways, ports, river systems, dredging, and flood protection projects passed the U.S. Senate and is expected to become law. U.S. Senator Roger...
Senator Wicker Announces Pentagon Reform and Innovation Proposal
Top Armed Services Republican Wants More Efficiency at DoDWASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released his proposal to change fundamentally the way the Department of Defense...
Senator Wicker Applauds Final Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to celebrate the final U.S. Senate...