Bipartisan Legislation Supports America’s Troops and National Security PrioritiesEvery year for the past five decades, the Senate has passed an outline of defense spending for the coming year. ...
Wicker Supports Bill Curbing Human Rights Abuses While Adopting Russia PNTR
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) on Wednesday spoke on the Senate Floor urging his colleagues to support legislation that approves consequences for human rights violations by Russia,...
Wicker Calls for Better Green Building Standards for Defense Department on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) Tuesday discussed on the Senate Floor an amendment he filed to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to help ensure military construction...
Wicker Urges Regulatory Transparency from Obama Administration
Small Businesses Deserve to Know Full Impact of Costly New RulesMississippians are ready for Congress and the President to forge a budget plan that will put our economy on a sustainable path. ...
Wicker Amendment to Recognize Israel’s Iron Dome Added to Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today applauded Senate leaders for agreeing to include an amendment he authored to the FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act. Wicker’s...
Wicker Offers Amendment to Continue Regional Counterdrug Training Academies
Naval Air Station Meridian home to one of five academies nationwideWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) on Thursday introduced an amendment to authorize Regional Counterdrug Training...
Wicker & Cochran Applaud NOAA Move to Withdraw Proposed Rule that Threatened High Costs for Shrimpers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) on Wednesday supported a decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to withdraw a...
Wicker Calls for Serious Budget Plan From President Obama
President’s Push for Higher Tax Rates Would Hinder the Economic Growth America NeedsWith the onset of the so-called “fiscal cliff” only weeks away, the stakes are high for immediate and responsible...
Wicker Thanks Mississippians for Outpouring of Support to Hurricane Sandy Relief
Emergency Response Teams, Power Companies, and Volunteers Have Provided Valuable Disaster AssistanceFor many Mississippians, helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy is an especially meaningful...
Wicker on BP Settlement of Criminal Penalties Stemming from Gulf Oil Spill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), on Thursday, called on the Administration to continue its efforts to levy civil penalties in connection with the 2010 BP explosion and oil...