Mississippians have many reasons for optimism as we look to the new year. The successes of 2024 are certainly proof that our state is on the right track. In the U.S. Senate, I regularly work with...
Wicker Champions Water and Defense Bills
Just before the Christmas holiday, Congress passed a series of important measures, one to shore up American waterways and another for national defense. Both bills have been sent to the president’s...
Senator Wicker Statement on Continuing Resolution’s Damage to National Defense
WASHINGTON – Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown and give lawmakers until March 2025 to reach an agreement on a long-term funding plan. U.S....
Mississippi Will Benefit From Water Infrastructure Bill Becoming Law
WASHINGTON – Legislation to improve Mississippi’s waterways, ports, river systems, dredging, and flood protection projects passed the U.S. Senate and is expected to become law. U.S. Senator Roger...
Senator Wicker Announces Pentagon Reform and Innovation Proposal
Top Armed Services Republican Wants More Efficiency at DoDWASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released his proposal to change fundamentally the way the Department of Defense...
Senator Wicker Applauds Final Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to celebrate the final U.S. Senate...
Senator Wicker’s Bill to Modernize Vicksburg Military Park Advances
Would enhance visitors’ experiences and increase tourism in MississippiWASHINGTON – Legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., to upgrade the Vicksburg Military Park, passed the...
Congress’ Annual Defense Bill One Step Closer to Law With Senator Wicker Priorities Included
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate just passed Congress’ annual defense bill, the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation includes numerous Mississippi priorities.U.S....
Senator Wicker Meets with EPA Administrator Nominee, Former Representative Lee Zeldin
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), met with President-elect Trump’s nominee to be the next Environmental...
Senator Wicker Meets with FBI Director Nominee, Kash Patel
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., met with President-elect Trump’s nominee to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel.“I had a great meeting...