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Biography
WICKER, Roger F., a Representative from Mississippi; born in Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Miss., July 5, 1951; graduated Pontotoc High School, Pontotoc, Miss., 1969; B.A., University of Mississippi, University, Miss., 1973; J.D., University of Mississippi, University, Miss., 1975; Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps; United States Air Force, 1976-1980; United States Air Force Reserve, 1980-present; staff for United States Representative Trent Lott of Mississippi, House Committee on Rules, 1980-1982; Tupelo, Miss., judge pro tem; Lee County, Miss., public defender, 1984-1987; member of the Mississippi state senate, 1988-1994; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-present).
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.J.RES.43A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to ma...06/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3156A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude comme...06/18/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.3111A bill to implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for ...06/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3072A bill to provide for comprehensive health reform.
05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...07/22/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...07/22/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6981-6983; text as pass...
S.3298A bill to clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protectio...07/22/2008On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6752)
S.RES.576A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".
07/11/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6611-6612)
S.RES.608A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...07/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3202A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 854.
S.2504A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...06/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.2907A bill to establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties for the enfor...06/24/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favo...
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...06/20/2008Received in the House.
S.3159A bill to require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitutio...06/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3167A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which veterans, the...06/19/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5837-5838)
S.2254A bill to establish the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area in the State of Mississippi, and...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2512A bill to establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area in the State of Mississippi, and...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.RES.592A resolution commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on its 75th anniversary.
06/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.90A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in th...06/12/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5634)
S.3098A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for ...06/09/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 771.
S.RES.580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...06/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
S.3070A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.3073A bill to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to improve procedures for...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4805)
S.RES.567A resolution designating June 2008 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/22/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.RES.578A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
05/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.571A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...05/20/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.82A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
05/12/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
S.RES.555A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
05/08/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3980)
S.2973A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
05/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 727.
S.2975A bill to provide additional funds for affordable housing for low-income seniors, disabled person...05/02/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3744-3746, S3747-3748)
S.2955A bill to authorize funds to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to carry out its Community...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2958A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710-3712)
S.RES.548A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721)
S.2932A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2938A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for membe...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.522A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...04/22/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.2890A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a highway fuel tax holiday.
04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3161-3162)
S.2863A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for cert...04/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1921A bill to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for t...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.CON.RES.73A concurrent resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Hea...04/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.2818A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1042A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med...03/13/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.2785A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.RES.29A joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health C...03/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2008)
S.2715A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the G...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
S.2719A bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the u...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604.
S.2727A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a temporary moratorium on e...03/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2681A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...02/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
S.2668A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...02/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
S.2652A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National World War II Museum ...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1068)
S.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2619A bill to protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks.
02/11/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 573.
S.2618A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for...02/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498)
S.2550A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from ...01/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2543A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in cir...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.2510A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
S.2485A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therap...12/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15652-15653)
S.2477A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual ...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.911A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...12/12/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1780A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent prog...12/05/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...12/04/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1661A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...11/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.2186A bill to permit individuals who are employees of a grantee that is receiving funds under section...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12997-12998)
S.2119A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2056A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore financial stability to Medicare...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592-11593)
S.1951A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1954A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802)
S.1906A bill to understand and comprehensively address the oral health problems associated with methamp...07/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1750A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer car...07/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8797-8798)
S.1748A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine...06/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.1570A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to protect employer rights.
06/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1576A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7350)
S.1390A bill to provide for the issuance of a "forever stamp" to honor the sacrifices of the brave men ...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.1494A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864)
S.1437A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentenn...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6402-6403)
S.399A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for pur...05/16/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1312A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret-bal...05/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.
S.1301A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist l...05/04/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.
S.1223A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support ef...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5019, S5106-5107)
S.1125A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment i...04/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1001A bill to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/28/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
S.903A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
S.881A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten...03/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136)
S.777A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government ...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2713-2714)
S.746A bill to establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education...03/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.380A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and ...03/01/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held...
S.638A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastru...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.432A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for kidney disease edu...01/30/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.388A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with w...01/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.351A bill to amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit family planning grants from ...01/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.356A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced...01/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S842-843)
S.329A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for cardiac rehabilita...01/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.45A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make a technical correction in the defi...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.