Senators Wicker and Schatz introduced the Marine Aquaculture Research for America Act to promote offshore aquaculture and enhance seafood production.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Brian Schatz have introduced the Marine Aquaculture Research for America (MARA) Act of 2025, aimed at authorizing NOAA's Office of Aquaculture and establishing offshore aquaculture projects. The act seeks to enhance the aquaculture sector, fund workforce development, and promote seafood production in the U.S.
Senator Wicker emphasized the need for cutting red tape to boost economic growth in Mississippi, while Senator Schatz noted that the legislation would help meet seafood demand and support coastal economies. The proposed act has received support from various stakeholders in the seafood industry.
Proponents assert that the MARA Act is a crucial step towards increasing sustainable seafood production and developing local communities while safeguarding ocean ecosystems. Supporters believe it could significantly contribute to reducing U.S. reliance on seafood imports.
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Roger F. Wicker Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Roger F. Wicker is worth $663.4K, as of August 5th, 2025. This is the 331st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Wicker has approximately $132.9K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Roger F. Wicker's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Wicker.
Roger F. Wicker Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Roger F. Wicker:
- S.2586: A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an assessment program for commercial-scale offshore aquaculture through demonstration projects, to establish Aquaculture Centers of Excellence, to support aquaculture workforce development and working waterfronts, and for other purposes.
- S.2580: A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to eliminate the prohibition on indirect costs with respect to aquaculture assistance, and for other purposes.
- S.2303: Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
- 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
You can track bills proposed by Roger F. Wicker on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Wicker.
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.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Roger F. Wicker's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
