Sort by Relevance | Date |
Result 1 - 10 of 168 |
July 30, 2015
Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Senate Passes Long Term Highway Bill Chamber Also Approves 3 Month Extension While Measure Awaits House Action July 30 2015 WASHINGTON U S Senator Roger Wicker...Wicker R Miss today voted in favor of a six year highway authorization bill The legislation H R 22 which is fully funded for the first three years would provide a long term strategic plan for transportation...transportation and infrastructure projects including investments in Mississippi The Senate passed the measure by a vote of 65 34 The Highway Trust Fund is set to run out of money on July 31 A three month funding...
July 3, 2017
Newsletter Signup Weekly Report Home News Weekly Report Wicker Supports Bill to Improve Air Travel Rural Airports Senate Commerce Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization July 3 2017 A record number of Americans more...Those flying out of major urban hubs might face flight delays because of airport congestion The Senate bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration FAA seeks to improve the air travel experiences...As a member of the Senate s Commerce Science and Transportation Committee I voted in favor of the bill in committee and look forward to its eventual enactment into law before the current FAA authorization...
July 13, 2016
YouTube Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Senate Clears FAA Extension Bill House Senate Compromise Includes New Safety Security Reforms July 13 2016 WASHINGTON U S Senator Roger...travel safer for consumers and bolster Mississippi s aerospace industry The House Senate conference agreement which was passed by the Senate today now awaits President Obama s signature to become law I...before FAA s authorization expired on July 15 Wicker said Although I had hoped we would be passing a long term bill I am pleased that this measure includes needed airport security reforms as well as critical...
June 19, 2015
Politico Is Saying About Wicker s Rail Reform Bill Senators drop retooled rail bill following Amtrak crash June 19 2015 NOTE Both the House and Senate bills include another priority for Wicker the establishment...go id 48932Senators drop retooled rail bill following Amtrak crashPoliticoBy Jennifer Scholtes and Heather Caygle June 18 2015 After retooling a passenger rail bill following last month s fatal Amtrak derailment...Commerce Committee lawmakers plan to send the bill to the full Senate next week Sens Roger Wicker R Miss and Cory Booker D N J had been set to introduce their bill just before the derailment but the duo decided...
February 1, 2016
Signup Weekly Report Home News Weekly Report Wicker Senate Sets Sights on Comprehensive Energy Bill Bill Would Promote Efficiency Accountability and All of the Above Energy Approach February 1 2016 The...energy has reached the forefront of the Senate s legislative agenda The time is ripe for a major energy bill following the bipartisan success of education and transportation reforms in the 114th Congress In...comprehensive energy bill to reach the Senate floor in nearly a decade Modernizing Infrastructure Lowering Utility Bills America s energy landscape has changed drastically since the last energy bill eight years...
May 27, 2021
Twitter Instagram YouTube Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Statement on GOP Infrastructure Counterproposal May 27 2021 WASHINGTON U S Sen Roger Wicker R Miss ranking member of...following statement after Senate Republicans announced another infrastructure counteroffer to the White House Our proposal includes real numbers that address what members on both sides of the aisle would agree...the counteroffer can be viewed here Permalink https www wicker senate gov 2021 5 wicker statement on gop infrastructure counterproposal Home Privacy Policy Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube...
May 20, 2016
Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Senate Clears Transportation Housing Funding Bill Legislation Includes Investments in Gulf Coast Rail Restoration TIGER Grants May 20 2016 WASHINGTON...Committee voted in favor of a bill to fund the nation s transportation programs and federal housing initiatives The Senate passed the funding bill H R 2577 by a vote of 89 8 This bill invests in our nation s...helps meet the housing needs of vulnerable Americans and provides funding for critical economic development projects I am pleased that the Senate is working responsibly and cooperatively passing legislation...
December 3, 2015
YouTube Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Congress Passes Long Term Transportation Bill Plan Includes 2 7 Billion for Miss Infrastructure Projects Over the Next Five Years...authorization bill The legislation H R 22 provides more than 300 billion for transportation and infrastructure projects including more than 2 7 billion for investments in Mississippi The Senate passed the measure...by a vote of 83 16 The bill now awaits President Obama s signature to become law Simply put the nation s roads bridges and railroads need a shot in the arm Wicker said This bill does just that It puts...
December 10, 2016
YouTube Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Cochran Senate Passes Critical Water Projects Bill Miss Senators Included Projects to Improve Local Ports Harbors Strengthen Infrastructure...in Mississippi The bill approved Thursday by the House of Representatives passed the Senate by a vote of 78 21 It will now go to the President s desk to be signed into law This bill includes many regional...Mississippi is well served by this national legislation The infrastructure development authorized in this bill will strengthen flood control and improve our state s ports and waterways as economic engines Cochran...
June 25, 2015
YouTube Newsletter Signup Press Releases Home News Press Releases Wicker Booker Passenger Rail Bill Passes Key Senate Committee Bipartisan Proposal Awaits Senate Action June 25 2015 WASHINGTON U S Senators...been approved by the Senate Commerce Science and Transportation Committee The committee unanimously passed the proposal Investing in our nation s rail system is important to economic growth Wicker said It...across the country I am pleased that the committee has put forward a resounding vote in favor of our bill This measure prioritizes safety enhances rail infrastructure encourages competition and makes smart...
| Next |
{