Miss. Senator Encourages Reforms to Keep Program SustainableWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted to extend the National Flood Insurance Program, which was set to expire at...
Wicker Seeks to Energize U.S. Aquaculture
Bill Would Help Clear Bureaucratic Hurdles, Reduce Rising Seafood Trade DeficitWhen Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testified before Congress earlier this year, he said, “I hate the idea that with...
Wicker Welcomes Open Debate and Amendments on Funding Bills
Senate Moves Appropriations Process Forward After Years of ObstructionAnnual appropriations bills allow the legislative branch to exercise an important responsibility. In addition to allocating...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Palazzo Announce $3.52 Million Grant for Mississippi Coast Coliseum
RESTORE Act Funds Will Support Planning & Construction Costs for Site ImprovementsWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Congressman Steven Palazzo,...
Wicker Considers Economic Impact of Flood Mapping
‘Digital Coast’ Program Provides Valuable Data to Help Limit Storm DamageWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, &...
Wicker Invites Amtrak Board Nominee to Experience Mississippi Rail Service
Miss. Senator Points to Positive Impact of Passenger Rail RoutesWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,...
Wicker Announces $2.7 Million Grant for Mississippi Research Center
RESTORE Act Funding to Support Job Creation and Development in Autonomous Systems IndustryWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced the award of a $2.7 million grant to the...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Palazzo Announce Forrest County Safe Room Funding
FEMA Approves More Than $1 Million for Hattiesburg-Area Safe RoomWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Cindy Hyde Smith, R-Miss., and Congressman Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., today announced...
Wicker Chairs Hearing on Hurricane Readiness
Miss. Senator Highlights State’s Progress Since Hurricane KatrinaWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, today chaired a hearing to examine...
Wicker Presses Nominees on Passenger Rail Priorities
Miss. Senator Addresses Need to Enforce Existing Law to Improve On-Time Performance & Restore Gulf Coast ServiceWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate...