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.
HYDE-SMITH PRAISES SENATE PASSAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN AVIATION BILL, LOOKS TO GET MEASURE ENACTED
HYDE-SMITH PRAISES SENATE PASSAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN AVIATION BILL, LOOKS TO GET MEASURE ENACTED
Senate and House Have Passed Similar Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care for Pilots & Air Traffic Controllers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today praised Senate approval of legislation she cosponsored to reduce bureaucratic delays and overregulation in how...
HYDE-SMITH SIGNS AMICUS BRIEF DEFENDING RIGHTS OF HOMESCHOOL PARENTS TO USE RELIGIOUS-BASED CURRICULUM
HYDE-SMITH SIGNS AMICUS BRIEF DEFENDING RIGHTS OF HOMESCHOOL PARENTS TO USE RELIGIOUS-BASED CURRICULUM
Senators Encourage SCOTUS to Overturn a Lower Court Decision with Religious Freedom & Parental Choice Implications
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in filing an amicus brief encouraging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court decision that wrongly ruled that homeschool independent-study programs are public school...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BILL
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BILL
Bipartisan Legislation Authorizing Land Transfer for Visitor Center, Structural Improvements Headed to the President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today celebrated unanimous Senate approval of the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act, clearing it to be sent to President Trump.
This legislation (HR.4467) directs the U.S...
‘Cancer doesn’t care who you are’: Mississippian pushes federal lawmakers to prioritize research funding
SuperTalk Mississippi News
‘Cancer doesn’t care who you are’: Mississippian pushes federal lawmakers to prioritize research funding
By Caleb Salers
A Mississippian who lost her mother to cancer at a young age is hopeful that federal lawmakers will dedicate funding to research and prevention...
What the Protect College Sports Act means and what’s next
The Daily Mississippian
What the Protect College Sports Act means and what’s next
The Protect College Sports Act passed through the Senate two weeks ago, but it has many obstacles ahead before becoming law.
By Russ Eddins
The Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), which would bring sweeping changes...
Mississippi foster care advocates recognized as 2026 Angels in Adoption
Madison County Journal
Mississippi foster care advocates recognized as 2026 Angels in Adoption
By Staff Reports
Ridgeland's Thomas Dent has been named a 2026 Angels in Adoption Honoree by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute.
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith nominated him.
“Thomas has...
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF DOBBS v. JACKSON WOMEN'S HEALTH ORGANIZATION (Executive Calendar)
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF DOBBS v. JACKSON WOMEN'S HEALTH ORGANIZATION (Executive Calendar)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 110
(Senate - June 26, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, this week has given the pro-life
movement quite a bit to celebrate. On Tuesday, we marked the third
anniver...
FAITH MONTH
FAITH MONTH
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 65
(Senate - April 10, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, Faith Month is designated
every April, bringing together people of faith in prayer, thanksgiving,
and celebration of their faith. I embrace this special month and
commend Concerned...
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT (Executive Session)
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT (Executive Session)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 42
(Senate - March 5, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to once again join my
Republican colleagues in reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding the
protections provided by...