Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), applauded the Senate for adding legislation he authored to help reduce red tape for veterans who apply for a commercial driver’s license (CDL)...
Wicker Bill Would Ensure Federal Airport Screeners Can Meet Changing Threats
Washington, DC – Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), today introduced the TSA Efficiency and Flexibility Act, S.1353, which would guarantee Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel could...
FAA Provides $1.01 Million Grant to Support New Terminal Construction at Tunica Municipal Airport
WASHINGTON, D. C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a $1.01 million grant to support the...
Cochran and Wicker: Commerce Hampered By Lack of Dredging on Lower Mississippi River
Letter to Obama Points to Silt Hindering Shipping, Administration's Export GoalsWASHINGTON, D.C. – American merchandise and farm products intended for export via the Mississippi River are being...
Collective Bargaining Would Hamper Airport Security
Government Unions Proving Costly to TaxpayersNearly ten years after September 11, 2001, we must remain mindful of the active threats to our nation. Safeguarding America’s transportation...
Wicker Champions Ban on Collective Bargaining that Could Hamper National Security
Washington, DC – Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), yesterday voted to prohibit Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel from collectively bargaining, citing security and spending...
Wicker Statement on Administration’s Decision to Proceed with TSA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Washington, DC – Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), today made the following statement after the Obama Administration allowed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel to begin the process...
Wicker Amendment Would Prevent Federal Airport Screeners from Unionizing
Washington, DC – Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), yesterday introduced an amendment that would prohibit Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel from forming a union, citing security...
Wicker Provision to Allow Secure Firearms on Amtrak Begins
Mississippi Senator led effort to support Second Amendment rights for rail passengersWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today announced the implementation of a new Amtrak policy,...
Wicker Advocates New Amtrak Stop in Quitman County
Mississippi Senator presses for important economic opportunity in DeltaWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today met with Canadian National Railroad officials to discuss a proposed...