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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.


HYDE-SMITH BACKS TIM SCOTT’S BILL TO PROTECT WORKERS, SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

HYDE-SMITH BACKS TIM SCOTT’S BILL TO PROTECT WORKERS, SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

Landmark ‘Employee Rights Act’ Would Update Nation’s Labor Policies for the 21st Century

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday threw her support behind legislation to modernize the U.S. labor policies for the 21 century and away from policies that favor big labor over the interests of employees.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Employee Rights Act of 2023 (S.1201)...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CHALLENGE BIDEN’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL ATTACK AGAINST RELIGIOUS STUDENT GROUPS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CHALLENGE BIDEN’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL ATTACK AGAINST RELIGIOUS STUDENT GROUPS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for legislation to ensure religious student organizations do not face discrimination on college campuses.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Equal Campus Access Act of 2023 (S.985), which was introduced this week by U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.).

“Colleges and universities should not be in the...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH FIGHT BIDEN’S UNLAWFUL STUDENT DEBT POLICY

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH FIGHT BIDEN’S UNLAWFUL STUDENT DEBT POLICY

Miss. Senators Miss. Senators Join Resolution to Overturn Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Monday joined 39 of their Republican colleagues in a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn President Biden’s student loan cancellation scheme.

If enacted, the resolution (S.J.Res.22) would stop Biden’s plan to transfer up to $20,000 in...

Congressional charter boosts advocacy for Native American veterans

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Congressional charter boosts advocacy for Native American veterans

Miss. Band of Choctaws chief lauds legislation

May 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mississippi Republican U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith have cosponsored legislation to grant the first congressional...