Debt Agreement Is Critical to Preventing Harmful Tax Hikes, Job LossesIt is widely acknowledged that another recession and higher unemployment are likely if Congress and the President cannot agree...
Wicker-Backed Measure Addressing Excessive Commercial Volume Goes into Effect Today
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss) today made the following statement after an initiative he supported to stop excessively loud television ads went into effect. Because of the law, the...
Wicker Calls for Orderly Debate on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today called for a return to regular order on the Senate Floor by allowing amendments from all Senators to be considered, not just those few chosen by...
Arkansas, Mississippi Senators Team Up to Protect Farmers & Sportsmen from Burdensome Rice Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to prevent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
Taking Essential Steps to End Malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases
The expansion of the Senate Malaria Working Group is an important step in highlighting advancements in global health. The new Senate Caucus on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, which I...
Miss. Senators Oppose Relinquishing Congress’ Debt Ceiling Role
Cochran, Wicker Against Giving Executive Branch Sole Authority Over Debt Limit DecisionsWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) have gone on the record as...
Wicker Applauds Passage of Defense Bill
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. ...