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Press Releases 06/23/2021
Wicker Requests Agencies to Account for Spending on COVID-19 Broadband Funding
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today sent letters to the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Treasury requesting the agencies to report on the disbursement of funds received for broadband deployment, adoption, or other connectivity initiatives from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Press Releases 06/22/2021
What They Are Saying | Maritime Community Welcomes Wicker’s USCG Act
Press Releases 06/16/2021
Wicker Surveys NCAA Athletes on NIL Legislation
Press Releases 06/16/2021
Wicker Commends Committee Passage of Surface Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released the following statement after the Committee approved the Surface Transportation Investment Act, as well as five other bills, three nominations, and Coast Guard promotions.
Press Releases 06/10/2021
Wicker Introduces Bill to Prohibit Big Tech from Controlling Online Speech
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced the Promoting Rights and Online Speech Protections to Ensure Every Consumer is Heard (PRO-SPEECH) Act. The bill would establish baseline protections to prohibit Big Tech from engaging in unfair, deceptive, or anti-competitive practices that limit or control consumers’ speech.
Press Releases 06/8/2021
Wicker Commends Senate Passage of USICA
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released the following statement after the Senate passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), previously known as the Endless Frontier Act. The legislation would advance America’s global leadership in science and technology and support efforts to outcompete China in key technology areas.
Press Releases 05/28/2021
Wicker Introduces Legislation to Establish Regional Ocean Partnerships
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced the Regional Ocean Partnerships Act. The bill would designate Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. ROPs are voluntarily convened by state governors in collaboration with local and federal government partners and stakeholders to address ocean and coastal issues of common concern for the region.
Press Releases 05/27/2021
Wicker Statement on GOP Infrastructure Counterproposal
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released the following statement after Senate Republicans announced another infrastructure counteroffer:
Press Releases 05/26/2021
Wicker Introduces Legislation to Support U.S. Coast Guard
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today introduced the Unwavering Support for our Coast Guard (USCG) Act. The legislation would ensure Coast Guard personnel are paid in the event of a government shutdown and increase funding to eliminate the shore side backlog by 2025. The USCG Act would also direct a new fleet mix analysis, require an updated shore infrastructure plan, enhance Coast Guard diversity and inclusion, and provide funding to modernize the Coast Guard Yard.
Press Releases 05/24/2021
Wicker Releases Fact Sheet Revealing Misconduct at the Commerce Department
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released a fact sheet as a precursor to a Committee report detailing misconduct in the Investigations and Threat Management Service (ITMS) at the Department of Commerce.

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