Senator Wicker led a hearing on the nominations of military leaders for SOCOM and AFRICOM, addressing national security challenges.
Quiver AI Summary
On July 22, 2025, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker chaired a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the nominations of Vice Admiral Frank M. Bradley for Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and Lieutenant General Dagvin R.M. Anderson for Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Wicker highlighted the growing complexities of national security challenges.
During the hearing, Wicker noted the need for adequate funding and manpower for both commands, underscoring that SOCOM's budget has not increased since 2019, resulting in a significant reduction in purchasing power. He expressed concerns about the implications of under-resourcing and the need for a strategic response to threats from countries like China and Russia.
Wicker also addressed the challenges facing AFRICOM, particularly regarding the growing influence and activities of the Chinese Communist Party and the persistent threat from extremist groups in Africa. He sought insights on the strategic approaches that Anderson would employ to tackle these issues if confirmed.
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Roger F. Wicker Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Roger F. Wicker is worth $662.8K, as of July 23rd, 2025. This is the 329th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Wicker has approximately $132.3K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Roger F. Wicker Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Roger F. Wicker:
- S.2303: A bill to provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans.
- S.2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- S.2126: Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025
- S.1656: Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act
- S.1548: Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025
- S.1501: SAFE Act of 2025
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Roger F. Wicker Fundraising
Roger F. Wicker recently disclosed $80.0K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 652nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 100.0% came from individual donors.
Wicker disclosed $105.9K of spending. This was the 487th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Wicker disclosed $28.3K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 961st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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