WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve as an Associate Justice on the Supreme...
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 Statement on the Passing of Brad Dye
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement on the passing of former Mississippi Lt. Governor Brad Dye:“Brad Dye is one of the finest public servants I have...
Wicker Announces $232,000 to Upgrade Community Facilities, Vehicles
Miss. Senator Details USDA Grants to Support Local ServicesWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced the award of $232,000 to upgrade local facilities and help purchase new...
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 Votes for Five-Year Farm Bill
Legislation Includes Miss. Senator’s Measure on Precision AgricultureWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted for the “Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018,” H.R. 2, also known as...
Wicker Introduces Bill to Advance American Aquaculture
Legislation Would Streamline Permitting Process and Fund Research and DevelopmentWASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today introduced the “Advancing the Quality and Understanding of...
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 Votes to Fund Energy, Water, Veterans, Military Construction Programs
Passage of Three Appropriations Bills Signals Return to Regular OrderU.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted for H.R. 5895, the “Minibus Appropriations Act.” The legislation includes...
Trump Nominates Mark B. Shepherd To Be U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Mississippi
Senators Will Promote Confirmation Process for Retired Pike County SheriffWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said they will push for the...