Roger F. Wicker

Wicker Backs Landmark Permit Reform Bill Bill Tops U.S. Senate Agenda The post Wicker Backs Landmark Permit Reform Bill appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

Chairman Wicker Leads Delegation to Ukraine Amid Defining Moment in war Against Russia Washington — U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led a congressional delegation to Kyiv, Ukraine to reaffirm his unwavering commitment to the embattled nation and…

Wicker Touts Data Center Benefits Protect Communities While Embracing Innovation The post Wicker Touts Data Center Benefits appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

Senator Wicker Honors Mississippi “Angels in Adoption” Honorees WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., this week honored Sara and Nic Pendleton and Thomas Dent as honorees for the 2026 “Angels in Adoption” award. Senator Wicker nominated the Pendletons while Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith,…

Wicker, Hyde-Smith Champion Todd Butler Nomination WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised President Trump’s nomination of G. Todd Butler of Mississippi to serve as judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Wicker and…

Mississippi Delegation Applauds Key Field’s Selection as a KC-46 Finalist Washington – Today, the U.S. Air Force notified Congress that Key Field in Meridian has been selected as one of four preferred locations to be the future home of the new KC-46 aircraft. In response, U.S. Senators Roger…

Chairman Wicker Meets with Taiwanese Ambassador WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, met with Ambassador Yui Tah-ray, Taiwan’s Representative to the United States. During their meeting, the two discussed U.S. security…

Wicker Announces $44 Million Roadway Investment for DeSoto County WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today celebrated a $44 million federal award to improve roadways and traffic systems in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Senator Wicker worked with DeSoto County officials and the…

Wicker: Putin Must Be Defeated President Must Wield New Sanctions Powers The post Wicker: Putin Must Be Defeated appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

Wicker, Schatz Telehealth Awareness Resolution Unanimously Adopted by the Senate Resolution Highlights the Importance of Telehealth Services Urges Further Action The post Wicker, Schatz Telehealth Awareness Resolution Unanimously Adopted by the Senate appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

Wicker, Hyde-Smith Applaud Senate Passage of Vicksburg National Military Park Bill Legislation Marches on to the President’s Desk The post Wicker, Hyde-Smith Applaud Senate Passage of Vicksburg National Military Park Bill appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 151 (Wednesday, September 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 151 (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4926-S4929] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

NISSAN AND TOYOTA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 150 (Tuesday, September 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 150 (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4854-S4855] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NISSAN…

Chairman Wicker Delivers Senate Floor Speech on China and Xi Jinping Washington Today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate, outlining the increasing tempo of Chinese aggression. In his speech,…

Wicker, Hyde-Smith Applaud Senate Passage of Vicksburg National Military Park Bill Legislation Marches on to the President’s Desk The post Wicker, Hyde-Smith Applaud Senate Passage of Vicksburg National Military Park Bill appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

TRIBUTE TO ROGER HARRIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 150 (Tuesday, September 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 150 (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4854] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO…

Wicker Anticipates More Duchenne Breakthroughs Celebrating 25 Years of MD CARE Act The post Wicker Anticipates More Duchenne Breakthroughs appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

Wicker, Cantwell, Hickenlooper & Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Codify NOAA’s Cooperative Institutes 17 Cooperative Institutes across the nation support NOAA’s mission The post Wicker, Cantwell, Hickenlooper & Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Codify NOAA’s Cooperative Institutes appeared first on U.S.…

Chairman Wicker Celebrates House Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The…

Wicker Warns of Socialist Agenda Reject Socialism, Embrace Founding Principles The post Wicker Warns of Socialist Agenda appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Guest Welcome Over $4 Million For Mississippi Telehealth Efforts WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Congressman Michael Guest, R-Miss., celebrated the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to award the…

Wicker: Lessons from 9/11 on 25th Anniversary U.S. Must Remain Vigilant The post Wicker: Lessons from 9/11 on 25th Anniversary appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

Chairman Wicker Statement on Adam Telle’s Appointment as Acting Army Secretary WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after President Trump appointed Adam Telle to be the Acting Secretary of the Army.…

Wicker Touts Expanding Job Creation Reports Of Mississippi Momentum Are True The post Wicker Touts Expanding Job Creation appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

Wicker Celebrates Gulf Coast Rail Success Mardi Gras Line Boosts Jobs, Tourism The post Wicker Celebrates Gulf Coast Rail Success appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

Wicker, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Honor American Founders and Founding Principles WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Dave McCormick, R-Pa., introduced the National American History and Founders Month Act, which would permanently designate November as a time…

Wicker Outlines Russia Sanctions Legislation U.S. House Must Pass Bill Without Delay The post Wicker Outlines Russia Sanctions Legislation appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

Wicker, Kelly Celebrate Senate Passage of USMMA Athletics Act of 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., praised the U.S. Senate passage of the USMMA Athletics Act of 2026, which would support the athletic programs at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).…

Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His “American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure” Act WICKER AND ARMSTRONG’S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA’S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator…

Wicker Advances Maternal Healthcare Mississippi is All-Hands-On-Deck for Moms For all Mississippi’s progress in job creation, infrastructure improvements, and student achievement, we have a lot of work to do to reverse negative trends in maternal healthcare. In recent years, Mississippi has had…

Wicker, Colleagues’ Resolution Recognizing National Community Health Center Week Passes Senate WASHINGTON – On Saturday, the Senate resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), John Cornyn (R-TX), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Jim Justice (R-WV), Peter Welch (D-VT), James Lankford…

Chairman Wicker Applauds Passage of Russia Sanctions bill Championed by Sen. Lindsey Graham Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today celebrated the Senate passage of the Senator Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation would help drain the coffers of…

Chairman Wicker Issues Statement on Russia’s Unprecedented Escalation Against NATO Allies WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement: “Vladimir Putin’s military failures in Ukraine have led him to undertake…

MISS. CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION APPLAUDS TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Michael Guest, R-Miss., and Mike Ezell,…

TRIBUTE TO JONATHAN BLANCHARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 127 (Tuesday, August 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 127 (Tuesday, August 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4431] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO…

Wicker Promotes Workforce Development Many Roads Lead to American Dream A look around Mississippi proves that there are many pathways to achieving the American Dream. Some people devote years to college and even graduate school. They go on to serve their communities as doctors, lawyers, educators,…

Wicker, Kelly, and Colleagues Honor Gold Star Children’s Day Washington U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., along with numerous colleagues, celebrated the passage of a Senate resolution designating August 1, 2026, as Gold Star Children’s Day, which recognizes the children…

Chairman Wicker Speaks in Support of Sen. Graham’s Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. During his remarks, Senator Wicker honored Senator Lindsey…

Wicker Advances Water Resources Legislation Congress Investing in Mississippi Waterways As Mississippians kept an eye on Tropical Storm Bertha’s progress along the coast, we were often relying on insights from the Hurricane Hunters. This small fleet of aircraft collects weather data for the…

Wicker, Warnock Introduce Tire Safety Legislation Bill Would Modernize Federal Tire Safety Standards Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the Tire Safety Modernization Act of 2026, which would update federal tire testing standards to protect…

Wicker Celebrates Blue Origin’s Return to Stennis TUPELO – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today celebrated the announcement that Blue Origin will be testing its New Glenn rocket at Stennis Space Center’s B-2 test stand. The NASA-Blue Origin partnership is the latest instance of Stennis Space…

Mississippi Lawmakers Urge Caution in Implementing New Organ Donation Standards Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Guest Ask CMS to Work with Mississippi as it Changes Performance Metrics

Mississippi Lawmakers Urge Caution in Implementing New Organ Donation Standards WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), along with U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.), today issued a letter that encourages the Centers for Medicare and…

EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4227-S4230] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Senator Wicker Votes to Advance Water Resources Legislation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., voted to pass the 2026 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senator Wicker's unique position on the committee allows him…

Senator Wicker Votes to Advance Water Resources Legislation WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., voted to pass the 2026 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senator Wicker’s unique position on the committee allows him…

Wicker: Stronger Allies, Stronger America The Free World Wakes Up The post Wicker: Stronger Allies, Stronger America appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .

Miss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi WASHINGTON – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared its strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a major disaster declaration after severe storms, tornadoes, and flash flooding struck on…

Wicker: Stronger Allies, Stronger America The Free World Wakes Up

Miss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi WASHINGTON - The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared its strong support for Governor Tate Reeves' request for a major disaster declaration after severe storms, tornadoes, and flash flooding struck on…