WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, sponsored by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., was signed into law by the president.Current Transportation Security...
Gulf Coast Rail Receives $21 Million in Grant Funding
WASHINGTON – Today, the Federal Railroad Administration announced a $21,117,115 grant for Gulf Coast Rail. The grant will support the operating cost of Amtrak services returning to the Mississippi...
Wicker to Continue Delivering Results for Mississippi
On January 3rd, I placed my hand on our family Bible and took the U.S. Senators’ oath of office. Serving Mississippi in this capacity is an incredible privilege. The opportunity continues to be...
Senator Wicker Joined by Trent Lott at Swearing-In Ceremony
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., was sworn in to the U.S. Senate for another six-year term. He held the family Bible to underscore his commitment to the oath of office, which...
Senator Wicker Receives Committee Assignments for the 119th Congress
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced he will serve on four committees during the 119th Congress: the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; the Environment and...
Senator Wicker Announces Dan Hillenbrand as New Legislative Director
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., announced Dan Hillenbrand as his new Legislative Director.“I am excited to welcome Dan Hillenbrand to my D.C. office. Dan brings over a decade...
Wicker Celebrates 2024 Successes
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...