
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 SUPPORTS FAA UPGRADES, DISAPPOINTED IN PROPOSED ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE CUTS FOR SMALLER MARKETS
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FAA UPGRADES, DISAPPOINTED IN PROPOSED ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE CUTS FOR SMALLER MARKETS
Hyde-Smith Chairs Appropriations Hearing to Review FY2026 USDOT Budget Request

VIDEO: Chairman Hyde-Smith Opening Statement Assessing FY2026 Transportation Department Budget.
VIDEO: Chairman Hyde-Smith Questions Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations...
HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS HOMELAND SECRETARY ON FEMA FUTURE, CONTINUED MSU ROLE IN UAS PROJECT
HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS HOMELAND SECRETARY ON FEMA FUTURE, CONTINUED MSU ROLE IN UAS PROJECT
Senate Homeland Security Appropriators Begin Review of FY2026 DHS Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today used a budget review hearing for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to getting a better handle on how President Trump’s plans to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could affect Mississippi, a state prone to weather-related...
HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY LEAD BILL TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SHORTAGES
HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY LEAD BILL TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SHORTAGES
Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Would Create Loan Program to Increase Mental Health, Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to introduce a bill to help increase access to care for mental health and substance use disorders as the nation grapples with a lack of treatment facilities.
The Mental Health Infrastructure...
Roark goes to Capitol Hill
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Roark goes to Capitol Hill
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Kathryn "Katie" Roark, who is currently a senior at Oak Grove High School was selected as a Miss. Senator at the American Legion Auxiliary Magnolia Girls State that was held at Ole Miss in June. Katie is a member of Zion Ridge...
OPINION: I saw mental illness up close. We can’t keep ignoring it
Washington Examiner
OPINION: I saw mental illness up close. We can’t keep ignoring it
Commentary by U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb.
From my nearly three decades in the Air Force, I carry many memories of people and places, and all the lessons that come along with them. Closest to my heart, I hold a...
Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA
Transport Topics
Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA
Bipartisan Measure Promotes Safety, Supply Chain Connectivity
Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
A Senate panel on July 24 easily approved legislation that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal 2026.
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