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November 21, 2024
Senator Wicker s Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act Passes the U S Senate November 21 2024 WASHINGTON The U S Senate passed Senator Roger Wicker s R Miss Transportation Security Screening Modernization...Modernization Act putting it one step closer to becoming law It will now be sent to the U S House of Representatives for consideration Current Transportation Security Administration TSA policies often...process and cut through the red tape We need to do everything possible to power American commerce My bill is one step toward that goal It would help essential workers save time and money adding more truckers...

October 7, 2015
YouTube Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Calls on Obama to Sign Defense Bill Military Blueprint Receives Overwhelming Bipartisan Support Despite Veto Threat October 7 2015 WASHINGTON...Senate passed the bill by a vote of 70 27 which suggests that support for the bill may be enough to override a potential presidential veto Today s overwhelming vote in favor of this defense bill highlights...that our all volunteer forces have the tools they need to carry out their missions Wicker said This bill also gives the military much needed spending flexibility to lessen the impact of impending sequestration...

May 15, 2014
Twitter Instagram YouTube Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Highway Bill Clears First Big Hurdle Measure Includes Miss Senatorâ s Amdt to Reauthorize â Appalachian...today announced that the committee has unanimously approved a six year highway program reauthorization bill This measure clears the way for important highway construction projects in Mississippi and across...governments by providing them with certainty and stability to make long term infrastructure improvements The bill S 2322 provides strategic funding for comprehensive transportation reforms and construction projects...

December 18, 2015
Funded by Spending Bill Measure Includes Critical Tax Relief Cybersecurity Provisions December 18 2015 WASHINGTON U S Senator Roger Wicker R Miss today voted in favor of a comprehensive bill to fund the federal...provide tax relief for many American families farmers and ranchers and small businesses The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 65 33 Funding the federal government is a constitutional responsibility Wicker said...encourages economic development and makes improvements to Mississippi s infrastructure The spending bill also delivers an important victory by stopping a proposal that would have forced Mississippi and other...

September 15, 2016
Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Cochran Vote For Passage Of Water Projects Bill To Benefit Mississippi Senators Add Mississippi Projects to Water Resources Development Act of 2016...navigational improvements flood control ecosystem restoration and clean water infrastructure The bill was passed 95 3 Federal investments in our nation s water projects pay enormous dividends Wicker said Better...benefit affect our economy and the safety of our citizens I m pleased that this positive and bipartisan bill will extend and expand the ability of the Army Corps to continue this good work Cochran said Wicker...

January 7, 2025
Twitter Instagram YouTube Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Senator Wicker s Bill to Reform Credentialing Process Signed Into Law January 7 2025 WASHINGTON The Transportation Security...chains and American commerce are better off because of this bill I am glad to see it become law Senator Wicker said I thank my friends in the House and Senate as well as the American Trucking Association for...help getting this past the finish line Permalink https www wicker senate gov 2025 1 senator wicker s bill to reform credentialing process signed into law Home Privacy Policy Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube...

June 24, 2015
YouTube Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Supports Far Reaching Highway Bill DRIVE Act Offers Long Term Broad Transportation Solution June 24 2015 WASHINGTON U S Senator Roger...the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today voted in favor of a six year highway funding bill titled the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy DRIVE Act The legislation would...planning organizations to receive grants under the Technology and Innovation Deployment Program The bill also includes the reauthorization of the Appalachian Regional Commission ARC which would approve 100...

June 29, 2015
Highway Bill Key to Critical Upgrades Economic Growth Six Year Reauthorization Would Empower Local Leaders to Invest in Infrastructure June 29 2015 The recent introduction of a long term highway bill is welcome...funding is set to expire at the end of July Since the last long term transportation bill expired in 2009 Congress has passed dozens of temporary funding extensions Rather than offering another quick fix the...helps us stay economically competitive and keeps costs down for consumers New freight funding in the bill for example could advance projects like Mississippi s Interstate 69 One of my priorities is ensuring...

July 13, 2011
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Bill Would Ensure Federal Airport Screeners Can Meet Changing Threats July 13 2011 Washington DC Senator...Transportation Security Administration TSA personnel could respond quickly to emerging threats The Wicker bill prohibits TSA personnel from collective bargaining because of security concerns Our security personnel...policy Wicker s bill would make a previous TSA decision law preventing more than 40 000 TSA personnel from collective bargaining Rep Todd Rokita R Ind introduced a similar bill in the House The TSA Efficiency...

May 26, 2021
Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Votes to Advance Bipartisan Surface Transportation Bill May 26 2021 WASHINGTON U S Senator Roger Wicker R Miss a member of the Senate Committee on Environment...to see Congress come together in a bipartisan way for our nation s infrastructure Wicker said This bill would provide a historic investment for the many roads highways and bridges across America that need...has cosponsored The legislation would provide up to 6 53 billion for bridge improvement projects The bill also included a Wicker request to direct additional investment to off system bridges in rural counties...

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