US Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (MS)
Recent News About US Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (MS)
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Hyde-Smith pays tribute to fallen officers during National Police Week 2024
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently paid tribute to fallen law enforcement officers, including two from Mississippi, in commemoration of 2024 National Police Week. The tribute, which was entered into the Congressional Record on Thursday, specifically highlighted Madison Police Department Officer Horren Randal Tyler and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Lt. Jeris Deon Davis.
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Hyde-Smith and NPS collaborate to advance Natchez historical sites bill
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and the National Park Service (NPS) have agreed to collaborate in order to advance legislation aimed at elevating the status of the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College within the National Park System.
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Senator Hyde-Smith calls for prioritization of Mississippi flood control projects
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has called for the prioritization of two critical Mississippi flood control projects, the Arkabutla Lake dam and the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps. The senator's focus on these projects was made during a Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee hearing to review the FY2025 budget requests for the Army Corps and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
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Hyde-Smith supports resolution against Biden's rule impacting small oil & gas producers
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has thrown her support behind a resolution aimed at overturning a new Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule, perceived as detrimental to the U.S. oil and gas industry. The rule in question is part of the Biden administration's broader environmental agenda.
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Hyde-Smith co-sponsors bill to overturn Biden's arms embargo on Israel
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined forces with U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) to introduce legislation aimed at compelling the Biden administration to complete arms deliveries to Israel. The proposed bill, known as the Israel Security Assistant Support Act, comes in response to President Biden's announcement that his administration would withhold certain U.S. weapons from Israel if it launched a full-scale ground invasion of the Gaza city of Rafah.
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Hyde-Smith assists in introducing 'MOMS Act' aimed at supporting mothers
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has assisted in introducing legislation aimed at providing crucial support to women during challenging phases of motherhood, including prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood development. The legislation, named the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act (S.4296), was introduced ahead of Mother’s Day by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.). The act aims to increase access to public and private resources and assistance to help mothers and their children thrive.
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Senate approves America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have expressed their approval for the Senate's passage of a conservation bill they cosponsored, known as the 'America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act' or ACE Act. This legislation aims to reauthorize or establish programs that are crucial to sportsmen, hunters, and cattlemen in Mississippi.
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Hyde-Smith criticizes Biden administration's energy policies
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has expressed concern that the Biden administration's stance on U.S. oil and gas production is negatively impacting Mississippi consumers, businesses, and conservation activities. Serving on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Hyde-Smith joined colleagues on the Senate floor to highlight what she sees as overreach by the Biden administration in its regulatory assault on U.S. energy production.
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Hyde-Smith pushes for job training grants in rural states' community colleges
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has reiterated her support for job training programs and the provision of grants that would enable more community colleges in rural states to fill available jobs. During a Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Thursday, Hyde-Smith questioned Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su about ensuring community colleges in rural states have access to the U.S. Department of Labor Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant program.
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HYDE-SMITH SAYS FDA CAN'T DISMISS RAMIFICATIONS OF LAX CHEMICAL ABORTION DRUG REGULATIONS
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) raised concerns about the FDA's regulations on chemical abortion drugs during a recent hearing. Hyde-Smith criticized the FDA for allowing access to these drugs without in-person physician visits, leading to the stockpiling of abortion pills through advance prescribing.
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HYDE-SMITH BACKS RESOLUTION CONDEMNING CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi expressed her support for a resolution condemning campus antisemitism and cosponsored the 'No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act'. The resolution, S.Res.670, introduced by Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina, aims to address the escalating antisemitism on U.S. college campuses and ensure the protection of Jewish students under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.Hyde-Smith emphasized, "Everyone has a right to express their opinion in this country, but not when it turns to speech that foments hate and violence. It’s shameful that the...
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MEDGAR EVERS TO RECEIVE POSTHUMOUS PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM
Medgar Wiley Evers, the slain civil rights leader, will be posthumously honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The award comes over six decades after his assassination in 1963, a recognition that has been widely applauded by various political figures and representatives from Mississippi.Senator Roger Wicker expressed his gratitude towards President Biden for bestowing the honor upon Evers, stating, “This is a powerful way to honor Medgar Evers’ life and legacy. His work did not die with him in 1963.” Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith also commended the decision, saying,...
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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PROTECT MEDICARE TELEHEALTH SERVICES
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has thrown her support behind a bipartisan bill aimed at safeguarding Medicare telehealth services beyond the looming December deadline. The legislation, known as the Telehealth Modernization Act (S.3967), seeks to make permanent the telehealth flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, which are currently set to expire at the end of 2024.Highlighting the importance of ensuring continued access to telehealth services, especially for seniors in rural areas, Senator Hyde-Smith emphasized, "We really must get past short-term extensions...
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Senator Challenges Education Secretary on Title IX Gender Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) challenged Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on the potential impact of the Biden administration's final Title IX rule changes during a Senate appropriations subcommittee hearing. The rule, set to take effect on August 1, has raised concerns about how it may affect gender dynamics in schools, particularly in spaces like restrooms and locker rooms.Hyde-Smith expressed her apprehensions about the new rule, stating, "There are many troubling aspects of this new rule, like its weakening of due process protections,...
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HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE RESOLUTION TO BLOCK BIDEN RULE PROTECTING FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and her colleagues are taking a stand against a Biden administration rule that targets faith-based organizations. Hyde-Smith, along with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, introduced a resolution to overturn the rule, which directs nine federal agencies to discriminate against faith-based organizations.In a statement, Hyde-Smith expressed her concerns, saying, "The Biden administration’s unrelenting attacks on faith-based organizations are unfounded, unwarranted, and offensive. These organizations are often pillars of our communities in offering...
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MISS. DELEGATION COSPONSORS RESOLUTION HONORING SEABEES FOUNDING
WASHINGTON, D.C. – All members of the Mississippi congressional delegation have cosponsored a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing the 82nd anniversary of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the Seabees, and thanking them for their service to our country.Senator Roger Wicker emphasized the significance of the Seabees, stating, “The Seabees are an integral part of Mississippi’s military history and Gulfport’s community. They have often put themselves into dire situations, whether assisting with natural disaster recovery or humanitarian missions...
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HYDE-SMITH BILL WOULD HELP RESTORE EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN RURAL AMERICA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi has introduced the 'Rural Health Sustainability Act' aimed at expanding access to emergency healthcare services in rural areas across the United States. The bill seeks to broaden the eligibility criteria for Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation, allowing more at-risk or closed hospitals to qualify.Hyde-Smith emphasized the importance of the legislation by stating, "People who live and work in rural areas need basic emergency health services, but too many rural hospitals are in danger of closing or...
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HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES $30.5 MILLION USDA CATFISH PURCHASE
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi expressed her appreciation for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to purchase up to $30.5 million in farm-raised catfish products for distribution to various nutrition assistance programs.Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack authorized the farm-raised catfish purchase through the "Section 32" program, which allows for emergency purchases of surplus U.S. commodities for distribution to domestic food assistance programs.Hyde-Smith highlighted the challenges faced by catfish producers, stating, "Catfish producers in...
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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO STRIKE DOWN SEC CLIMATE DISCLOSURE RULE
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi has taken a stand against the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) climate disclosure rule by cosponsoring a resolution to overturn it. The rule, which mandates publicly traded companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions data, has raised concerns about excessive regulatory burdens and increased costs for businesses and consumers.In a statement, Senator Hyde-Smith expressed her opposition to the SEC's climate disclosure rule, stating, "We recognize that the Biden administration is in a regulatory frenzy, but the...
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Condemns Suppressed Mayorkas Impeachment Trial
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi has condemned the Democratic-led suppression of the impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Senator, who has visited the U.S.-Mexico border multiple times as a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, expressed her strong sentiments regarding the situation.In her statement, Senator Hyde-Smith criticized Senate Democrats for their actions, stating, "Senate Democrats insulted the United States Senate as an institution and, more importantly, the American people by...