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Senators press ATF to reverse Biden-era firearm regulations

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi, along with 29 other senators, has urged the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to repeal rules they consider unlawful from the Biden administration.

By Hinds Today | Feb 20, 2025

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Hyde-Smith supports merit-based hiring restoration in federal agencies

Reestablishing merit-based hiring practices across federal agencies is the focus of a new legislative effort supported by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi.

By Hinds Today | Feb 20, 2025

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Wicker discusses future plans with Air Force Secretary nominee Troy Meink

By Hinds Today | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, held a meeting with Dr. Troy Meink, President Donald J. Trump's nominee for the position of Secretary of the Air Force.

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Senator Wicker addresses potential changes in Pentagon budget allocations

By Hinds Today | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has expressed his views on recent reports regarding a potential 8 percent reduction in defense spending as directed by the Secretary of Defense.

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Hyde-Smith backs bill limiting non-American flags on federal properties

By Hinds Today | Feb 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi has joined forces with Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas to introduce the One Flag for All Act (S.576).

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Hyde-Smith backs bill to codify Trump's anti-DEI executive order

By Hinds Today | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi has announced her support as an original cosponsor for a bill introduced by Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt.

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Roger Wicker appointed chairman of U.S. Helsinki Commission for 119th Congress

By Hinds Today | Feb 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, a Republican from Mississippi, has been appointed as the chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, for the 119th Congress.

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Cindy Hyde-Smith appointed chair of key Senate agriculture subcommittee

By Hinds Today | Feb 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has been appointed as the chair of the Senate Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management and Trade for the 119th Congress.

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Senate committee advances Driscoll's nomination for Secretary of the Army

By Hinds Today | Feb 11, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee has taken a significant step in the nomination process for the next Secretary of the Army.

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Senators introduce bill targeting pandemic-era eviction notice requirement

By Hinds Today | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Bill Hagerty have introduced new legislation aimed at restoring the authority of states and localities to regulate eviction policies.

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Senators push for legislation supporting amateur radio operators

By Hinds Today | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker of Mississippi and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut have reintroduced the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act.

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Hyde-Smith backs bill reforming federal rules on firearm suppressors

By Hinds Today | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has reiterated her support for changing federal regulations on suppressors, devices that can help protect hunters from hearing loss.

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Bipartisan bill aims to authorize CDC's Office of Rural Health permanently

By Hinds Today | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Jeff Merkley have introduced new legislation aimed at permanently authorizing the Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Senate Agriculture Committee begins work on new Farm Bill amid farmer concerns

By Hinds Today | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith emphasized the urgency for Congress to strengthen the commodity safety net in a new Farm Bill, aligning with farmers and ranchers who testified on this need.

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Senator Hyde-Smith mourns Mississippi serviceman killed in helicopter collision

By Hinds Today | Jan 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith expressed her condolences following the death of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, a Brooksville native.

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Hyde-Smith appointed chair of Senate transportation HUD appropriations subcommittee

By Hinds Today | Jan 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has been appointed as the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) for the 119th Congress.

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Hyde-Smith supports bill making census survey voluntary

By Hinds Today | Jan 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi has joined as an original cosponsor of a legislative proposal aimed at removing federal penalties for those who opt not to participate in an annual government survey.

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Hyde-Smith reintroduces bill targeting child tax credits claimed by illegal immigrants

By Hinds Today | Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has reintroduced a bill aimed at saving billions of dollars by closing tax loopholes that allow illegal immigrants to claim child tax credits.

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Senators introduce act opposing national firearms registry

By Hinds Today | Jan 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined forces with Senator James Risch (R-Idaho) to introduce legislation aimed at preventing the federal government from establishing a national firearms registry.

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Hyde-Smith encourages vigilance at 52nd annual March for Life event

By Hinds Today | Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, has issued a statement to those participating in the 52nd annual March for Life.