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28 press releases and posts, newest first.
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MISSISSIPPI DELEGATION APPLAUDS KEY FIELD SELECTION AS A KC-46 FINALIST
Applauded Air Force selection of Key Field in Meridian as KC-46 aircraft finalist location.
“As the Air Force moves into its final evaluations, we will keep making the case that Key Field is the right home for the next generation of air refueling.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Filed Supreme Court amicus brief defending homeschool parents' right to use religious curriculum.
“This amicus brief argues that specifically restricting the rights of parents to use faith-based curriculum is unconstitutional, and I am hopeful that this argument will help the Supreme Court to determine that a California court decision should be overturned.”
EducationAI-read
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SENATE APPROVES HYDE-SMITH & WARNOCK RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ‘GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK’
Senate approved bipartisan resolution designating September 20-27 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
“Every Gold Star family I meet shows great patriotism and resolve as they deal with the loss of a loved one who died in service to our nation. Their sacrifices are why the nation takes time to not only honor them, but to reaffirm our commitments to them and the memory of our fallen heroes.”
Gold Star Families Remembrance Week DesignationArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
Mentions S. 410Mentions S. 4744Mentions S.Res. 904
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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BILL
Celebrated Senate passage of Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act.
“This is a monumental step for Vicksburg National Military Park and the State of Mississippi. The land transfer facilitated by this legislation gives the state the ability to tell the complete story of the Siege of Vicksburg for generations to come.”
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Cosponsored bill to codify NOAA Cooperative Institutes program involving Mississippi universities.
“The Cooperative Institute Act will create greater certainty for NOAA and the wonderful universities, like Mississippi State and Southern Miss, in understanding, protecting, and harnessing our natural resources.”
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
Mentions S. 5332
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HYDE-SMITH, AG COMMITTEE ADVANCE LONG-AWAITED FARM BILL
Voted to advance Farm Bill 2.0 out of Senate Agriculture Committee on party-line vote.
“The legislative calendar shrinks with every passing day, which will make it difficult, but not impossible, to get a new Farm Bill enacted this year, but that will require a good-faith commitment from Senate Democrats to help the farmers, ranchers, and rural communities that rely on it.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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HYDE-SMITH, PRO-LIFE COLLEAGUES CALL ON RENEWAL OF TRUMP RULE TO STOP OBAMCARE ABORTION SERVICES
Called on Trump administration to reissue rule requiring disclosure of abortion coverage in ACA plans.
“The GAO’s findings provide further evidence that Obamacare plans, as they have from the beginning, continue to violate the Hyde Amendment ban on the use of federal tax dollars to pay for abortion services.”
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HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $3.75 MILLION TO HELP 20 MISS. RURAL HOSPITALS SUSTAIN WORKFORCE
Announced $3.75 million in federal grants to 20 Mississippi rural hospitals for workforce support.
“I encouraged providers in Mississippi to apply for these funds because I know that every little bit helps in the struggle to maintain services and keep the doors open. This effort is more difficult because of structural payment disadvantages linked to Mississippi’s low average wage index, which is a problem Congress…”
Rural Health CareAI-read
Mentions S. 4233
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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & GUEST WELCOME MORE THAN $4 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI TELEHEALTH EFFORTS
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today celebrated a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services decision to award the University of Mississippi Medical…
“As one of two telehealth centers for excellence nationally, UMMC continues to set the pace in expanding telehealth access and its effectiveness as a tool to promote wellness. It’s a pleasure to work with Senator Wicker and Congressman Guest to ensure that federal resources for this good work are maintained.”
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Gulf Coast Shrimp Industry Should Benefit from USDA Section 32 Program Purchase WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the U.S. Department of Agriculture decision to purchase up to $20 million in…
“This $20 million purchase of domestic shrimp will offer some much-needed relief to our shrimp industry as it continues to fight through unfair and foreign competition. Our shrimpers work hard every day to provide safe, nutritious shrimp to American tables. I’m glad this purchase will support food banks and school…”
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Trump Policy Statement Could Signal Movement for Buying American Cotton Act
The Trump Administration announced its support for the Buying American Cotton Act (BACA) via a Statement of Administration Policy (SAP) on September 3, 2026.
“It also complements the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Great American Cotton Plan to revitalize the cotton farm economy and expand demand for U.S.-grown cotton.”
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES STRONG SUPPORT FOR HYDE-SMITH’S ‘BUYING AMERICAN COTTON ACT’
Official ‘Statement of Administration Policy’ Issues Strong Support for Hyde-Smith Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today expressed gratitude to the Trump administration issuing a statement of support…
“Official support from the White House for the Buying American Cotton Act marks an important milestone in our effort to strengthen the farm economy and increase access to U.S.-grown cotton. With more than 115 cosponsors in Congress, the momentum behind this legislation is undeniable.”
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MSU Extension marks Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Network Center opening in Brookhaven
Representatives from the Mississippi State University Extension Service were in Brookhaven last week for the opening of the new Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Network Center.
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Mississippi pharmacists discuss PBM reform with Senator Hyde-Smith as federal bill progresses
For another year, Mississippi's legislature has failed to pass measures to reform pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulations.
“Any legislation that addresses PBMs and the cost of prescription drugs in this country, I will be all over.”
Mentions H.R. 6610
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Hyde-Smith visits MCC forensic training program
Smith visited Meridian Community College to get a closer look at specialized forensic training taking place at the MCC-Riley Workforce Development Center.
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New primary care opens: Sen. Hyde-Smith secured funding, attends opening
The weather was sunny and blazing hot Wednesday afternoon during the opening ceremonies for the Southwest Primary Care building.
“Mississippi needs every doctor we can get, and that’s why this ribbon-cutting today is so meaningful.”
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Garrard’s vision helping shape Jackson’s future
By Bill Crawford, Contributing columnist A unique urban park in Jackson seeks to become of one of the state’s premier cultural destinations.
“This master plan really was born of the desire from the Children's Museum to replace the Lefleur’s Bluff playground.”
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Drug Companies, Prescribers Endanger Patients by Routinely Flouting FDA Rules, Senate Probe Finds
Drug companies producing chemical abortion pills and the online prescribers they provide those drugs to routinely fail to comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safeguards, an extensive investigation by Senate Republicans…
“Todd Blanche has the opportunity to protect women and save the lives of 15,000 babies every month by settling with the state of Louisiana before Sept. 9. He can end this fight with the red states, allow pro-life laws to finally take effect and stop the rise of criminals poisoning mothers with abortion drugs.”
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Investigation Reveals Abortion Pill Sellers Putting Women’s Lives and Health at Risk
By Laura Echevarria | Washington, DC National Right to Life today praised Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) and Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Cindy…
“This report exposes an abortion-pill system built on secrecy, self-policing, and astonishingly little accountability.”
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Hyde-Smith highlights Rural Family Resource Hub Legislation
Smith (R-Miss.) used a visit to an educational and family resource program in Brookhaven to highlight legislation she introduced to help rural and tribal communities establish resource hubs to strengthen families while improving educational…
“Expanding access to high-quality early learning environments is critical to improving educational outcomes, supporting healthy child development, and promoting long-term family stability.”
Mentions S. 5364
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HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL FAMILY RESOURCE HUB LEGISLATION DURING VISIT
Senator Introduces ‘Rural Mothers and Fathers Choice Act’ BROOKHAVEN, Miss. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today used a visit to an educational and family resource program in Brookhaven to highlight legislation she introduced to…
“Expanding access to high-quality early learning environments is critical to improving educational outcomes, supporting healthy child development, and promoting long-term family stability.”
Mentions S. 5364
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HYDE-SMITH, GUEST ANNOUNCE $2.4 MILLION GRANT LINKED TO UMMC CANCER CENTER
Lawmakers Secured NIST Funding in FY2026 Appropriations to Renovate & Equip Research Space WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $2.4…
“Upgrading this space at UMMC is just one more step toward creating a facility that will draw more cancer researchers to our state. The world-class work done there, along with the planned UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute, is part of our goal to get that critical NCI designation, and I’m pleased to help reach…”
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HYDE-SMITH BILL WOULD IMPROVE FEDERAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT
Legislation Aims to Encourage Additional Private Investment in Education Freedom Tax Credit WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she has introduced legislation to increase the impact of an existing…
“Mississippi is among the states committed to the concept of education freedom, which the federal tax credits were created to support. What we created in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act is a terrific idea, but I think we can tweak it to make it even stronger to benefit even more children.”
Mentions S. 5322
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HYDE-SMITH BACKS PUSH TO ALLOW U.S. COAST GUARD-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Implement Intergovernmental Support Agreements Between USCG & Host Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to require the U.S. Department of…
“The Coast Guard has been an integral part of Mississippi communities. It should be allowed to use cooperative agreements to partner with host communities on any number of services, from waste removal to public transportation to childcare. All other branches of the Armed Forces are already demonstrating that millions of…”
Mentions S. 5341
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HYDE-SMITH JOINS ‘TAKE CARE OF VETERANS ACT’ TO IMPROVE VA SERVICES & BENEFITS
Comprehensive Bicameral Measure Bundles Long-Sought VA Program Reforms WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for a comprehensive bicameral bill to improve and expand benefits for American…
“I’ve visited with so many veterans and their families who are frustrated that commonsense improvements to VA programs get bogged down in the legislative process. The Take Care of Veterans Act is a bold effort to enact many of these program improvements together.”
Mentions S. 4744
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HYDE-SMITH VOWS TO KEEP WORKING TOWARD FARM BILL 2.0 PASSAGE AS COMMITTEE DEMOCRATS BLOCK PROGRESS
Senator Bemoans Minority Party Lip Service to Helping Farmers, Ranchers & Rural America WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today vowed to continue working with her Senate Agriculture Committee colleagues to advance…
“We were given a choice to move forward with a strong bipartisan compromise that serves the best interests of American farmers, ranchers and rural communities or to continue clinging to insincere lip service that does nothing to help anyone. I’m disappointed that Farm Bill 2.0 was stopped today because this was our…”
Mentions S. 1019Mentions S. 1693Mentions S. 2440Mentions S. 3065
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The Keep Our Communities Safe Act addresses the six-month legal loophole created by the U.S. Supreme Court in its 2001 Zadvydas v.
“I am again supporting this commonsense legislation because closing this ‘catch and release’ loophole will ultimately keep dangerous illegals detained instead of being freed to put law-abiding Americans, law enforcement, and our communities at risk. It’s time to finally fix the current law that permits illegal aliens…”
Mentions S. 4620Mentions S. 5 · voted Yea Jan 20, 2025, roll 7
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MISS. LAWMAKERS APPLAUD TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
Eight Counties Included in Disaster Declaration Linked to Tropical Storm Arthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly…
“We thank President Trump for approving Mississippi's major disaster declaration. These federal resources will support families and municipalities as we recover from recent natural disasters.”