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HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS TIGHTER USDA SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS

Senator Endorses Proposed Rule that Addresses Work Requirements & Waiver Abuse by States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today outlined her support for a proposed rule change that would encourage able-bodied individuals to find gainful work and reduce their dependence on federal assistance.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, recently issued a formal comment on the U.S. Department of...

SENATORS INTRODUCE ‘KIDS ACT’ TO EXPAND FEDERAL LAW TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM BEING SOLD

Hyde-Smith Authors Bill that Would Criminalize the Selling of Children for Any Purpose, Not Just Sexual Exploitation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to make it illegal to sell a child for any purpose, an expansion of current federal law.

The Keeping Infants Domestically Safe (KIDS) Act would establish a federal law to outlaw the selling of minors...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘TRACED’ ACT TO HANG UP ON ROBOCALL SCAMMERS

Bill Targeting Illegal Robocallers Ready for Senate Consideration & Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation targeting illegal robocall scams has earned the support of U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who is cosponsoring a measure that responds to consumer complaints about the annoying and often illegal tactics.

The Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act would create new tools for...