Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) is sponsoring the "Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act." ... The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will vote this week on legislation to promote regional collaboration on coastal and ocean concerns. S. 3791, the “Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act,” is sponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) ... The legislation would give coastal governors power to set up regional partnerships with NOAA’s blessing.
Sponsor and support the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act to promote regional collaboration on coastal and ocean issues.
Occurrences
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ... introduced the Regional Ocean Partnerships Act. The bill would reauthorize Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) is sponsoring the "Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act." ... S. 3791, the “Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act,” is sponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and a bipartisan group of coastal lawmakers. ... “Mississippi and other coastal states share similar concerns regarding American waters, including the impact of algal blooms and lack of data for oyster farmers. It is important for states to work together to provide solutions for the issues our coasts face today,” Wicker said when introducing the bill in February.
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced the Regional Ocean Partnership Reauthorization Act of 2026 on Feb. 5, 2026. If passed by Congress and signed by the President, the Act will reauthorize Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) for the next five years and bring continued support for voluntary, intergovernmental coordination to address ocean and coastal issues. ... “This bill promotes regional collaboration, builds stronger database portals, and leverages funding to strengthen our blue economy and protect natural resources.”
On Feb. 5 introduced legislation to reauthorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs)... “This bill promotes regional collaboration, builds stronger data-base portals, and leverages funding to strengthen our Blue Economy and protect natural resources,” added the senator.
Senator Wicker, along with Senator Katie Britt and other colleagues, introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize ROPs, emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration to address coastal and ocean issues.
To reauthorize Regional Ocean Partnerships, and for other purposes. ...This Act may be cited as the 'Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026'. ...amended...by inserting 'and not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026,'... ...by adding at the end the following: '$11,572,444 for fiscal year 2028.' '$11,688,168 for fiscal year 2029.' '$11,805,050 for fiscal year 2030.' '$11,923,101 for fiscal year 2031.' ...inserting '2026 through 2031.'
Sponsor Roger Wicker Introduced Feb 5, 2026 ... Senate Bill 3791 119th Congress (2025-2026): Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026 ... The bill ... would reauthorize the Regional Ocean Partnerships and make amendments ... This includes extending the reporting period by five years, changing the allocation of funding for fiscal years 2028 through 2031, and making other related adjustments. Overall, the bill aims to support and fund the Regional Ocean Partnerships over the specified timeframe.
It was introduced by Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi.
S.3791, the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026, sponsored by Senator Wicker
02/6/2026 Press Releases Wicker, Colleagues Introduce the Regional Ocean Partnerships Act
In May 2021, Senator Wicker introduced the Regional Ocean Partnerships Act to establish ROPs, aiming to support regional collaboration on ocean and coastal issues.
Evidence
On February 6, 2026, Senator Roger Wicker, along with bipartisan colleagues, introduced the Regional Ocean Partnerships Act to reauthorize Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The bill aims to promote regional collaboration on coastal and ocean issues.
In May 2021, Senator Wicker introduced the Regional Ocean Partnerships Act to establish ROPs, aiming to support regional collaboration on ocean and coastal issues.
On February 10, 2026, Senator Wicker, along with Senator Katie Britt and other colleagues, introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize ROPs, emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration to address coastal and ocean issues.
On February 10, 2026, Senator Wicker sponsored a bipartisan bill to reauthorize ROPs, aiming to promote regional collaboration on ocean and coastal issues.
On February 5, 2026, Senator Wicker introduced S. 3791, the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026, to reauthorize and fund ROPs through 2031, aiming to support regional collaboration on ocean and coastal issues.
On February 13, 2026, Senator Wicker introduced the Regional Ocean Partnership Reauthorization Act of 2026 to reauthorize ROPs for the next five years, aiming to support voluntary, intergovernmental coordination on ocean and coastal issues.
On February 5, 2026, Senator Wicker introduced S. 3791, the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026, to reauthorize ROPs and amend existing laws to support regional collaboration on ocean and coastal issues.
On February 5, 2026, Senator Wicker introduced S. 3791, the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026, to reauthorize ROPs and support regional collaboration on ocean and coastal issues.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, reconvened a full committee Executive Session on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider several pieces of legislation, including S.3791, the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026, sponsored by Senator Wicker.
On February 6, 2026, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, along with several colleagues, introduced the Regional Ocean Partnerships Act. The bill aims to reauthorize Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, promoting regional collaboration on coastal and ocean issues.
Senate Bill 3791, titled the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026, was introduced in the Senate on February 5, 2026, by Senator Roger Wicker. The bill aims to reauthorize the Regional Ocean Partnerships and make amendments to existing laws to support and fund these partnerships through 2031.
The text of S. 3791, introduced by Senator Wicker on February 5, 2026, outlines the reauthorization of Regional Ocean Partnerships, including provisions for funding and amendments to existing legislation to support regional collaboration on ocean and coastal matters.
On March 4, 2026, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed the Tsunami Warning, Research and Education Act of 2026, which reauthorizes the Tsunami Warning and Education Act through 2030. This bill was part of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026.
On March 4, 2026, Senator Ted Cruz highlighted the importance of the NASA Authorization Act of 2026 and the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026 during a Senate Commerce Committee executive session, emphasizing the need for U.S. leadership in space and weather forecasting modernization.
On April 14, 2026, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ordered S. 3791 to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (Introduced 02/05/2026). Latest Action: Senate - 02/05/2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Tracker: This bill has the status Introduced.
Mr. WICKER (for himself, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. BRITT, Mr. COONS, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. COLLINS, Ms. HASSAN, and Mr. MARKEY) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The short title is the 'Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026.'
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Katie Britt, Chris Coons, John Kennedy, Chris Murphy, Susan Collins, Maggie Hassan, and Ed Markey introduced the Regional Ocean Partnerships Act. The bill would reauthorize 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.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation planned a full committee Executive Session on April 14, 2026, to consider S. 3791, Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026 (Wicker, Blunt Rochester).
The Senate Commerce Committee said it advanced S.3791, the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026, as amended by the Wicker substitute, as modified, and Duckworth 1 during its April 14, 2026 executive session.
Sen. John Kennedy said he joined Sen. Roger Wicker and ten bipartisan colleagues in introducing the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act, and quoted Wicker saying the bill promotes regional collaboration and leverages funding to strengthen the Blue Economy and protect natural resources.
Assessments
The promise was to sponsor and support the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act, not necessarily to secure enactment. The evidence shows Wicker sponsored S.3791 in the 119th Congress, publicly supported it, and the Senate Commerce Committee later advanced it favorably with a Wicker substitute. Although the bill had not become law in the cited record, the specific promised action of sponsoring and supporting the act was completed during the same Senate term.
The promise was specifically to sponsor and support the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act, not necessarily to secure enactment. Wicker sponsored S.3791 in the 119th Congress on February 5, 2026, publicly promoted the measure, and the bill advanced to favorable committee reporting on April 14, 2026. Because the promised action was sponsorship/support and it occurred while he remained in federal office, this counts as delivered in the same term, even though the bill had not yet become law.
Wicker fulfilled the promise as framed because it specifically required sponsoring and supporting the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act, not securing enactment. The evidence shows he sponsored S. 3791 in the 119th Congress on February 5, 2026, publicly promoted the bill, and the Senate Commerce Committee later ordered it favorably reported on April 14, 2026. The bill had not become law, but enactment was not the promised outcome.
Senator Wicker sponsored and introduced S. 3791, the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026, and advanced it through committee with bipartisan support during the same term. Multiple sources corroborate Wicker's sponsorship, introduction, and efforts to promote the legislation. However, there is no evidence the bill became law or was enacted; thus, the outcome is partial, reflecting serious legislative effort but incomplete delivery of the full promise.
Senator Wicker made a clear and sustained effort to fulfill the promise by repeatedly sponsoring and supporting the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act (specifically S. 3791 in 2026 and previous similar efforts in 2021). The bill was introduced and considered in committee, and public statements emphasize his sponsoring role. However, there is no evidence that the bill became law during the term, so while the candidate fulfilled the sponsorship and support aspect, the complete legislative outcome was not delivered.
Senator Roger F. Wicker clearly sponsored and introduced the Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act in 2026, as well as similar efforts in 2021, fulfilling the 'sponsor and support' aspect of the promise. However, there is no evidence that this legislation was enacted into law, only that it was introduced, sponsored, and promoted. Therefore, the promise to sponsor and support the bill was partially fulfilled, with strong and repeated legislative effort shown, but full delivery cannot be credited without passage into law.