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Hyde-Smith supports major aid package addressing farm crisis

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has voted in favor of a significant aid package aimed at supporting farmers facing economic challenges across the United States, including those in Mississippi.

By Hinds Today | Dec 21, 2024

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Senator Hyde-Smith backs water infrastructure improvements with new legislation

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has voted for the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, a legislative measure aimed at enhancing water infrastructure across Mississippi.

By Hinds Today | Dec 19, 2024

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Senate approves bill enhancing battlefield protection program

By Hinds Today | Dec 19, 2024

The United States Senate has passed the American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act, a bipartisan initiative spearheaded by Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi and Tim Kaine of Virginia.

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Hyde-Smith criticizes Biden-Harris study on LNG exports

By Hinds Today | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has expressed criticism towards the Biden-Harris administration's recent study on American liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

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Senator Hyde-Smith supports defense bill ensuring student servicemember rights

By Hinds Today | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has cast her vote in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, which recently passed in the Senate.

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Senate passes resolution honoring late advocate for rural America

By Hinds Today | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has secured Senate approval for a resolution honoring Patrick Gottsch, a prominent figure in rural America and agricultural media.

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Senators highlight coast guard efforts against trafficking at southern maritime border

By Hinds Today | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Katie Britt recently visited the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West and the Joint Interagency Task Force South headquarters to understand their efforts in tackling drug trafficking, illegal migration, and human...

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Hyde-Smith urges Congress for farmer aid amid looming agricultural crisis

By Hinds Today | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has called on Congress to take immediate action to provide both natural disaster and market loss assistance for farmers across the nation.

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Mississippi lawmakers call for GAO review on federal funds to abortion providers

By Hinds Today | Dec 5, 2024

Senate Pro-Life Caucus Chair Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with U.S. Representatives Michael Guest and Mike Ezell, have signed a letter requesting an updated Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation.

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Senator Hyde-Smith honors Jeanne Luckey's legacy in Senate speech

By Hinds Today | Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith delivered a tribute to the late Jeanne Luckey in the U.S. Senate, acknowledging her significant contributions and legacy.

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Mississippi senators back Army Corps' plan for Yazoo Backwater flood control

By Hinds Today | Nov 29, 2024

U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker have expressed their approval following the release of the final environmental impact statement (EIS) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area.

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Senator Hyde-Smith shares Thanksgiving message focused on gratitude

By Hinds Today | Nov 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has shared a message for Thanksgiving Day, encouraging Mississippians to "give thanks – not just for the good, but for the strength we find in the challenges, and the hope that carries us through."

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Senators challenge HHS decision on Oklahoma abortion referral requirement

By Hinds Today | Nov 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined four other Senators in signing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, led by U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.).

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Legislation introduced to define male and female legally

By Hinds Today | Nov 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, representing Mississippi, has joined forces with Senator Roger Marshall from Kansas to introduce new legislation aimed at defining legal terms related to gender.

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Hyde-Smith urges Congress for urgent farm relief amid unprecedented market conditions

By Hinds Today | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has urged Congress to provide emergency market loss assistance to American farmers and ranchers before the end of the year.

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Senate committee approves Hyde-Smith's bill on historical sites

By Hinds Today | Nov 19, 2024

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has approved legislation proposed by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith to designate the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Adams County as an affiliated area of the National Park Service (NPS).

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Southern District sees increased prosecutions due to Project Safe Neighborhoods

By Hinds Today | Nov 19, 2024

United States Attorney Todd W. Gee has reported a notable increase in federal prosecutions within the Southern District of Mississippi for fiscal year 2024.

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Hyde-Smith supports new duties on imported shrimp

By Hinds Today | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has expressed approval for a recent decision to impose antidumping and countervailing duties on frozen warmwater shrimp imports from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

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Cindy Hyde-Smith declines consideration for Agriculture Secretary role

By Hinds Today | Nov 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi has addressed speculation regarding her potential nomination as Secretary of Agriculture under President-elect Donald Trump.

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CMS expands support for rural hospitals under pressure from senators

By Hinds Today | Nov 14, 2024

U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Chuck Grassley have welcomed a decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to open more slots for rural hospitals in the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program.