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Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state.  The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.

Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.


SENATE APPROVES RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING 150th ANNIVERSARY OF BLUE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

SENATE APPROVES RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING 150th ANNIVERSARY OF BLUE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 

Hyde-Smith, Wicker Introduced Measure Honoring Tippah County-based Institution 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Blue Mountain Christian University.

The resolution (S.Res.538), which recognizes the university for its academic, faith-based, and...

HYDE-SMITH JOINS FIGHT TO GIVE FARM FAMILIES, SMALL BUSINESSES FAIR SHOT AT STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

HYDE-SMITH JOINS FIGHT TO GIVE FARM FAMILIES, SMALL BUSINESSES FAIR SHOT AT STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

GAO Also Agrees to Investigate Ed Dept. Delayed & Faulty FAFSA Reform Rollout

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As colleges and students grapple with a botched student aid rollout, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined an effort to reverse recent changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process that could reduce or even eliminate access to need-based student aid for farm...

HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES BILL TO STOP FEDERAL RESEARCH USING FETAL TISSUE FROM ABORTIONS

HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES BILL TO STOP FEDERAL RESEARCH USING FETAL TISSUE FROM ABORTIONS

‘Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act’ Would Protect Taxpayers from Supporting Unethical Research Using Body Parts of Aborted Children

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today reintroduced the Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act to end federal taxpayers’ support for research involving human fetal tissue obtained from abortions...

The Alliance of National Heritage Areas honors Heritage Champions

Delta Daily News

The Alliance of National Heritage Areas honors Heritage Champions

Senator Hyde-Smith of Mississippi among five individuals honored for supporting and advancing America’s National Heritage Areas

By Andranita Williams

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) was recently...

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Moves to Senate

Ohio Ag Connection

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Moves to Senate

Ohio Ag Connection

Senate bill S. 1957, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, gained two more cosponsors from Ohio and Kansas, totaling 13 sponsors to-date.

The identical bill authored by House Ag Chairman G.T. Thompson passed the U.S...

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Historic U.S. Moon Landing

CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORIC U.S. MOON LANDING

Congressional Record (Senate - July 17, 2019)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to join my colleagues in commemorating the 50th anniversary of American astronauts becoming the first humans to walk on the Moon.

It was 50...