FAA Reauthorization Would Implement Better Screening ProcessesAmericans should be able to travel knowing that strong security measures have been put in place to protect them. The Federal Aviation...
Wicker: Equal Work Deserves Equal Pay
Republican Bills Champion Paycheck Fairness for WomenWage discrimination based on gender is both illegal and wrong. Unfortunately, it still exists. I believe that equal work deserves equal pay. I...
Wicker: Unfunded Mandates Should Not Drain Local Resources
Committee Hearing Highlights Federal Role in Water Services Across the NationState and local governments know better than Washington what is best for their communities and the people who live there....
Wicker Celebrates the Preservation of Iconic Mississippi Landmarks
2016 Marks 50th Anniversary of the ‘National Historic Preservation Act’Imagine if Elvis Presley’s shotgun home in Tupelo had not been recognized as a famous site. Or if the legendary Biloxi...
Wicker Spotlights Policy Issues at Events Across Mississippi
Discussions Centered on Senate Achievements, Health Care, and DefenseWhen the Senate is not meeting in Washington, I find it helpful to spend time at home in Mississippi, visiting with the people I...
Wicker Thanks Mississippi’s Farmers
National Agriculture Week Puts Spotlight on Industry’s Far-Reaching ImpactIf the growing impact of agriculture were ever in doubt, consider this: The number of people who benefit from the work of...
Wicker Bill to Empower Patients Earns Committee Support
Legislation Would Add Transparency to FDA’s Drug Review ProcessAvailable and affordable cutting-edge drugs, devices, and treatments have the potential to transform the lives of Americans who have...
Wicker Calls for Repeal of Renewable Fuel Standard
Amendment to Energy Bill Would End Mandate by 2022America’s energy landscape has changed dramatically since the creation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) a decade ago. What began as a federal...
Congress Honors Mississippians During Black History Month
The annual designation of February as Black History Month has been a U.S. tradition for 40 years. Every President since 1976 has issued a proclamation naming this month a special time for honoring...
Wicker: Passenger Rail May Return to Our Gulf Coast
Officials Embark on Inspection Trip From New Orleans to JacksonvilleMississippi’s rail infrastructure could become even stronger if passenger service is restored along our Gulf Coast. On February...