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Senator Roger Wicker
@SenatorWicker
Senior U.S. Senator for Mississippi. Ranking Member @SASCGOP. Please visit my website for updates.
Oct 3, 2024 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
This is the most dangerous national security moment since World War II. And it does not help that our adversaries are increasingly brandishing their nuclear capabilities. A 🧵(1/8) North Korea is flaunting its growing uranium enrichment capacity, with Kim Jong Un showing off never-before-seen imagery of the work his scientists are conducting on nuclear weaponry. This threatens stability. (2/8)

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Aug 25, 2020 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
Today an independent commission declared Africa free of wild poliovirus. This is a momentous achievement for public health made possible by the strong partnerships of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the leadership of @CDCgov & @USAID, & countless volunteers. #EndPolio This victory shows that #VaccinesWork. Collaboration at all levels, along with sustained investment from the U.S., has brought us within reach of the complete elimination of this debilitating disease. #EndPolio
Aug 3, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Good news for Alcorn County Water Association & Mud Creek Water Association in Pontotoc - @usdaRD has announced the award of over $14M in water & wastewater infrastructure funding, including over $4M in grants for Alcorn County. In Alcorn County, the $4,032,000 grant and $7,287,000 low-interest loan will be combined with local funds to make improvements to the water system including water treatment plants, distribution systems, and new meters.
Jul 29, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
All sectors of the seafood industry, including fishermen, aquaculture producers, processors, and distributors have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. @SenateCommerce examined ways to build a stronger and more resilient seafood supply chain. Fishery disaster relief is chronically delayed, including much of the aid meant for fishermen experiencing losses because of COVID-19. I have introduced legislation to streamline the process and hold the federal government accountable. wicker.senate.gov/public/index.c…
Jun 11, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Today the Senate Armed Services Committee reported a strong, bipartisan proposal for our national defense that would provide our military men and women with the tools and resources they need to keep us safe. I thank @SASCMajority Chairman @JimInhofe and Ranking Member @SenJackReed for their tireless work to ensure the NDAA advanced on time despite the extraordinary circumstances facing our nation.
Jun 7, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Congratulations to @AF_Academy Cadet Zachary K. Bailey of Madison, Miss.! Zack has been named to the 100 Year Honor Roll in recognition of his superior academic achievement while at the Air Force Academy. usafa.edu/about/cadet-aw… Image The 100 Year Honor Roll is reserved for students who graduate at the top of their class. Zack was #1 out of 967 other cadets in the Class of 2020.
Jun 2, 2020 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
The killing of George Floyd was senseless and wrong. No human being should ever have to die the way he did, especially at the hands of an officer who had sworn to uphold the law. Our commitment to the rule of law is what makes America great. I am glad to see the officer involved in Floyd’s death facing consequences so that the family and our society can receive justice.
May 18, 2020 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Today @CongPalazzo and I announced the news that Mississippi would be receiving $21.3M in response to a prolonged period of freshwater inundation into the Gulf of Mexico that devastated Gulf Coast fisheries last year. wicker.senate.gov/public/index.c… These funds are welcome news for the many fishermen who suffered through last year’s unprecedented opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway, but our state deserves a long-term solution to disasters like these.
May 7, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Today, we mark the #NationalDayofPrayer. It’s a day for reflection and repentance, hope and aspiration. This week’s celebration may look different than years past, but it will be no less important. Our country is experiencing a collective challenge that is testing our mettle and our faith.
May 5, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
The Paycheck Protection Program is making a BIG difference in Mississippi. At the start of this week, @SBAgov had approved 37,505 #PPP loans totaling $3.13 billion for small businesses in our state. These forgivable #PPP loans mean thousands of Mississippians are being kept off unemployment rolls and our family-owned and operated businesses can afford to keep the lights on while we plan to reopen our economy safely.
Mar 26, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
.@SenateGOP fought to provide targeted relief for the American people, while @SpeakerPelosi and House Democrats unveiled a laundry list of unrelated partisan demands.

Here’s what @SenateGOP kept out of this week’s #CARESAct:

(THREAD) A new “Green Deal” for the American airline industry – including new strict emissions standards and the required publication of carbon emissions for each flight. washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy/…
Mar 26, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Last night I voted for bipartisan legislation that will bring urgently needed financial relief directly to the American people. #CARESAct In order to help workers, we are providing assistance to prevent layoffs and keep businesses from shutting down. For those who have already lost their job, we are significantly increasing unemployment checks. #CARESAct
Mar 20, 2020 • 7 tweets • 6 min read
Our nation is facing an unprecedented public health challenge that requires a whole of society response. I am proud of the many Mississippians who are stepping up and serving their communities in these trying times. #InThisTogether Restaurants and bars have shut their doors, helping to limit the spread of the virus. Others are ensuring that no child goes hungry even though schools across the state are closed. #InThisTogether
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Mar 16, 2020 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
Today President @realDonaldTrump announced stronger guidelines for the American public to help slow the spread of #coronavirus and reduce the impact on our nation’s health-care system. Do your part to help #SlowTheSpread. whitehouse.gov/briefings-stat… If you or your family member feels sick, STAY HOME. Do NOT go to work. Do NOT go to school. Contact your medical provider.
Feb 3, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Each week of #BlackHistoryMonth, I am featuring several prominent Mississippians who are notable for their contributions to arts, entertainment, academia, sports, and politics. Hiram Revels became the first African-American to serve in Congress. Chosen by the state legislature for the Senate in 1870, he took his oath of office in the United States Capitol on February 25, 1870, 150 years ago this month. Image
Jan 29, 2020 • 4 tweets • 5 min read
Today I toured the @WashAutoShow with representatives from @NissanUSA, @Toyota, @Kia, and @subaru_usa to see the latest in automotive innovation and safety technology. @WashAutoShow @NissanUSA @Toyota @Kia @subaru_usa It was great to see the @Toyota Corolla, which is manufactured by over 1,500 hardworking Mississippians in Blue Springs. Image
Dec 9, 2019 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Fantastic news coming out of the European Union this morning. Enacting Magnitsky Act-style sanctions across the EU is a huge win for human rights and a much-needed enforcement mechanism to punish bad actors worldwide. Last week I met with representatives from Hungary, including Mr. Zsolt Németh, chair of the foreign affairs committee, and Dr. Zsolt Hetesy, the deputy chief of mission to the U.S., to discuss my support for the Magnitsky Act and the EU proposal. Image
Nov 21, 2019 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
It is deeply disappointing that Congress has reached another funding deadline without an agreement on appropriations for this fiscal year. This is not the way to govern. Extending the current spending levels is better than a government shutdown, but it is still bad policy because it damages our national security and wastes taxpayer dollars.
Sep 25, 2019 • 4 tweets • 5 min read
Last night, I received the good news from @SecretaryRoss that he is officially declaring a fishery disaster for Mississippi. This is a needed development for Mississippi fishing communities affected by recent disasters. wicker.senate.gov/public/index.c… @SecretaryRoss .@SenHydeSmith, @CongPalazzo, and I encouraged @SecretaryRoss to approve @PhilBryantMS's request for federal assistance in June.
Sep 11, 2019 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Today we remember the thousands of American lives lost on September 11, 2001. And our prayers go out to their loved ones, who continue to bear the deepest pain. #NeverForget In the moments after the attack on 9/11, we saw the best of America in the selfless courage of our first responders and the passengers of United Flight 93. We still see it in the troops fighting to defeat extremism abroad. #NeverForget
Aug 5, 2019 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Gayle and I were horrified to hear of the shootings in El Paso and Dayton, and we grieve for the victims and their families. We unequivocally condemn these acts of violence and the bigotry, hatred, and cowardice that motivated them. Were it not for the bravery of the first responders, more innocent lives would have been lost. We thank the heroes in law enforcement and those on the scene who ran into harm’s way, saving lives.