Events Across the State Seek to Preserve the Past and Prepare for the FutureIn June, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced the Senate would not take its usual state work period in August. ...
Wicker Calls for Flood Insurance Reforms
Better Assessment of Losses, Updated Maps Are Critical to Program’s Long-Term SuccessCongress has passed a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), giving lawmakers more...
Wicker Opposes Democrat Proposal to Eliminate ICE
Agency Plays a Critical Role in Protecting Americans From Terrorism, Organized CrimeWhat would happen without U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement? Some Democrats in Congress are willing...
Wicker Reaffirms the Importance of NATO’s Shared Defense
At Brussels Summit, President Calls on Allies to Meet Spending CommitmentsPresident Trump delivered a tough but necessary message at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Brussels this...
Wicker Underscores the Importance of Conservative Voices on the Supreme Court
Now that President Trump has appointed Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, the Senate can begin its work on his confirmation. This process will include a hearing and vote by the...
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 Praises Farm Bill’s Support for American Agriculture
In the late 1970s, radio broadcaster Paul Harvey delivered what would become a famous speech about farmers. He began by saying, “And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and...
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 Looks Toward Wins in Defense Bill
Passage Would Signal Strong Support for Fleet Buildup, ReadinessThe defense authorization act is one of the most consequential bills that Congress considers each year. The bill sets forth a...
Wicker Looks Back to Successes of Trump’s First 500 Days
Senate Sets Sights on More Achievements With Cancellation of August State Work PeriodOver the past 500 days, the Trump Administration and a Republican Congress have delivered on many of their...