Larger Navy Critical to Protecting National SecurityThe Navy’s new requirement for a 355-ship battle fleet has earned the attention of Congress. As chairmen of the congressional subcommittees...
Wicker Endorses Trump’s Support of Rural Broadband Expansion
President’s Speech Highlights Need for Better Broadband AccessWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the...
Wicker Responds to New Health-Care Proposal
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today made the following statement after a new proposal was unveiled by Senate Republicans to address the health-care crisis caused by Obamacare:“In...
Wicker, Wittman Introduce ‘SHIPS Act’
Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Meet Navy’s Goal of 355 ShipsWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Congressman Rob Wittman, R-Va., today introduced bicameral, bipartisan...
Wicker Receives National Association of Manufacturers Award
Award Honors Senator’s Record of Supporting American ManufacturingWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today received the National Association of Manufacturers’ award for “Manufacturing...
Wicker, Schatz Introduce Bill to Expand Rural Telehealth Services
Bipartisan Legislation Would Remove Barriers to Federal Support for Rural Telehealth LeadersWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, have introduced bipartisan...
Wicker, Cochran, Kelly Announce $2.1 Million For FEMA Safe Room At Tupelo H.S.
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Will Support Multi-Purpose Safe Room ConstructionWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Thad Cochran, R-Miss., and U.S. Representative Trent Kelly, R-Miss.,...
Wicker Holds Hearing on Using Universal Service Fund to Expand Rural Broadband Service
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, today chaired a hearing to explore using the Federal...
Wicker, Cochran, & Cassidy Seek to Strengthen Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Legislation Would Formalize Five-State Coalition Aimed at Protecting Gulf EcosystemWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Thad Cochran, R-Miss., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., have introduced...
Wicker Welcomes New Agriculture Secretary to Mississippi
Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue Addresses Delta CouncilSonny Perdue was sworn in as the 31st Secretary of Agriculture less than two months ago, but he has already made a trip to Mississippi,...