Bill recognizes the importance of U.S. catfish to our economyWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., led colleagues in introducing a resolution to designate August 2024 as National Catfish...
Mississippi’s Water Infrastructure Priorities Advance in Biennial Congressional Legislation
Bill directs over $142 million to Mississippi for water infrastructure improvementsWASHINGTON – Members of Congress have been negotiating biennial legislation, the Water Resources Development Act...
Two of Senator Wicker’s Bills Advance to the U.S. Senate Floor
Both cut red tape and streamline federal government policiesWASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has agreed to advance two pieces of legislation, sponsored by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker,...
Senator Wicker Announces Another Batch of Airport Grant Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement after 17 airports received $5,392,774 million in total to upgrade their hangars, perimeter fencing...
Senator Wicker Statement on Prisoner Exchange
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement: “I am encouraged by this news. It is great to see Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, and Alsu Kurmasheva, as well as my...
Senator Wicker: Schumer’s NDAA Delay Emboldens Adversaries During Perilous Moment
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), again pressed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. to...
Senators Wicker, Manchin Lead Resolution to Recognize Gold Star Children
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., have introduced a resolution designating August 1, 2024, as Gold Star Children’s Day to recognize the sacrifices of the...
Senator Wicker in Armed Services Hearing: Defense Strategy Report Reaffirms Immediate Need for Increased Defense Investment
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, led his colleagues in a hearing examining a report from a group of...
Senator Wicker Celebrates Over $8 Million for Airports Across Mississippi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement after 18 airports received over $8 million in total to upgrade their runways, taxiways, and lighting, and...
Senator Wicker Urges Support of Israel
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke on the Senate floor, urging the Biden administration to...