Sen. Roger F. Wicker

Primary SRES 353

Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

A resolution designating August 2021 as "National Catfish Month".

This resolution designates August 2021 as National Catfish Month. It also recognizes (1) the contributions of all workers, past and present, that produce, process, and provide catfish for the people of the United States; and (2) that purchasing U.S. farm-raised catfish supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.

Passed Aug 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2703

In committee · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act

Flood Insurance Continuing Education and Training Act This bill requires insurance agents selling flood insurance policies to complete a continuing education course every two years.

In committee Aug 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2704

In committee · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Small Business Surcharge Relief Act

Small Business Surcharge Relief Act This bill partially exempts small businesses and nonprofit organizations from the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (HFIAA) surcharge. The bill limits application of the HFIAA surcharge to two buildings on the same property, exempting additional buildings. The business or organization must certify that the savings will be used for flood mitigation on the property.

In committee Aug 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SRES 346

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Workforce Development Month".

This resolution designates September 2021 as National Workforce Development Month.

Passed Aug 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SRES 343

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Maurice Robert Gravel, former Senator from the State of Alaska.

This resolution expresses the condolences of the Senate regarding the death of the Honorable Maurice Robert Gravel, former Senator from Alaska.

Passed Aug 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2676

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2021 This bill makes physical therapists eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. This program assists primary care, mental health, and dental providers in repaying eligible student loans in exchange for working in areas with shortages of such providers.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMakes physical therapists eligible for loan repayment program, increasing workforce in underserved areas and improving patient access to physical therapy services.95% confidence

In committee Aug 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2673

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Treatment Court, Rehabilitation, and Recovery Act of 2021

Treatment Court, Rehabilitation, and Recovery Act of 2021 This bill expands the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program, which supports drug courts for nonviolent offenders with substance abuse issues. Among other changes to the program, the bill requires these courts to adhere to national best practice standards and provide evidence-based clinical assessments and services.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands drug court grants for rehabilitation, requires evidence-based services to reduce recidivism and support nonviolent offenders with substance abuse issues.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands evidence-based substance abuse treatment services through drug courts, directly supporting healthcare access for mental health/substance use disorders.90% confidence

In committee Aug 7, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SRES 340

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution opposing legislation mandating the registration of women for the Selective Service System.

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that it should not pass legislation mandating the registration of women for the Selective Service System.

In committee Aug 5, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2632

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

GOLD Act

Guarantee Oversight and Litigation on Doping Act or the GOLD Act This bill expands federal enforcement for criminal offenses related to international doping fraud conspiracies. Specifically, the bill makes the offenses predicate offenses (i.e., underlying offenses) for prosecutions under the federal money laundering statute and the federal racketeering statute.

In committee Aug 5, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2647

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.

VeteransSupports VeteransRecognizes WWI veterans' service with Congressional Gold Medal, aligning with veteran recognition indicators for support.95% confidence

In committee Aug 5, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track