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.”

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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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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & GUEST WELCOME MORE THAN $4 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI TELEHEALTH EFFORTS

Announced $4.25 million grant to University of Mississippi Medical Center for telehealth center.

“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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HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS USDA PLAN TO PURCHASE $20 MILLION IN WILD-CAUGHT SHRIMP FOR SCHOOLS, FOOD BANKS

Highlighted USDA's $20 million purchase of wild-caught shrimp for schools and food banks.

“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.”

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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES STRONG SUPPORT FOR HYDE-SMITH’S ‘BUYING AMERICAN COTTON ACT’

Trump administration issued statement of support for Buying American Cotton Act.

“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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Trump Policy Statement Could Signal Movement for Buying American Cotton Act

Trump administration announced support for Buying American Cotton Act via policy statement.

“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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MSU Extension marks Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Network Center opening in Brookhaven

Attended opening of Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Network Center in Brookhaven.

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Hyde-Smith visits MCC forensic training program

Toured Meridian Community College forensic training program partnership with RSA Forensics.

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Mississippi pharmacists discuss PBM reform with Senator Hyde-Smith as federal bill progresses

Met with pharmacists to discuss pharmacy benefit manager reform and prescription drug costs.

“Any legislation that addresses PBMs and the cost of prescription drugs in this country, I will be all over”

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New primary care opens: Sen. Hyde-Smith secured funding, attends opening

Secured $5.7 million in federal funding for Southwest Primary Care facility in Mississippi.

“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

Attended event celebrating Lefleur Museum District development in Jackson, Mississippi.

“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

Released Senate investigation finding drug companies and prescribers routinely violate FDA abortion pill safeguards.

“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

Praised Senate committee investigation into abortion pill manufacturers' oversight and safety practices.

“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

Introduced Rural Mothers and Fathers Choice Act to fund family resource hubs in rural and tribal communities.

“Expanding access to high-quality early learning environments is critical to improving educational outcomes, supporting healthy child development, and promoting long-term family stability”

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HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL FAMILY RESOURCE HUB LEGISLATION DURING VISIT

Introduced Rural Mothers and Fathers Choice Act to fund family resource hubs in rural communities.

“Expanding access to high-quality early learning environments is critical to improving educational outcomes, supporting healthy child development, and promoting long-term family stability”

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HYDE-SMITH, GUEST ANNOUNCE $2.4 MILLION GRANT LINKED TO UMMC CANCER CENTER

Announced $2.4 million federal grant to renovate cancer research space at University of Mississippi Medical Center.

“Upgrading this space at UMMC is just one more step toward creating a facility that will draw more cancer researchers to our state.”

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HYDE-SMITH BILL WOULD IMPROVE FEDERAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT

Introduced bill to increase federal education scholarship tax credit by indexing to inflation.

“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”

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HYDE-SMITH BACKS PUSH TO ALLOW U.S. COAST GUARD-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Cosponsored bipartisan bill allowing U.S. Coast Guard to enter intergovernmental support agreements with communities.

“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.”

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HYDE-SMITH JOINS ‘TAKE CARE OF VETERANS ACT’ TO IMPROVE VA SERVICES & BENEFITS

Cosponsored comprehensive bill combining 62 bipartisan measures to improve VA services and veteran benefits.

“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”

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HYDE-SMITH VOWS TO KEEP WORKING TOWARD FARM BILL 2.0 PASSAGE AS COMMITTEE DEMOCRATS BLOCK PROGRESS

Criticized Senate Democrats for blocking Farm Bill 2.0 markup progress over SNAP accountability compromise.

“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.”

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HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT TO CLOSE LEGAL LOOPHOLE REQUIRING RELEASE OF ALIENS FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION

Reintroduced bill to close legal loophole requiring release of criminal aliens from immigration detention.

“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.”

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MISS. LAWMAKERS APPLAUD TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

Applauded Trump approval of major disaster declaration for Mississippi after Tropical Storm Arthur.

“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”

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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS NEW BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN RURAL HOSPITALS

Cosponsored bipartisan bill to strengthen rural hospitals through expanded Medicare reimbursement program.

“We’re trying every option we can to give rural hospitals a better chance to stay open. This REH 2.0 legislation is another attempt to build broader eligibility and greater flexibility options within the Rural Emergency Hospital program so that more rural hospitals can continue or resume serving patients”

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HYDE-SMITH LEADS BICAMERAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE H-2A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM

Led bicameral group recommending administrative changes to improve H-2A agricultural guest worker program.

“We cannot stress enough how important it is for the relevant federal agencies to consider changes to the H-2A program to better support our nation’s agricultural industry – the men and women who feed and clothe us”

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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO END COSTLY, DISTORTED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS

Cosponsored bill to eliminate Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards to reduce vehicle costs.

“Over the past 50 years, the CAFE standards have morphed into a big government weapon for regulators to push radical climate agendas and drive vehicle prices up. The Biden administration tried to use it as a club to force EVs on everyone.”

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