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, GILLIBRAND CELEBRATE ENACTMENT OF TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS RELIEF ACT
HYDE-SMITH, GILLIBRAND CELEBRATE ENACTMENT OF TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS RELIEF ACT
Bipartisan Law Provides Federal Protections for Human Trafficking Survivors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) today celebrated the enactment of their legislation to allow nonviolent offenses to be vacated or expunged from the record of survivors of human trafficking who were forced to commit criminal acts by their traffickers.
The Trafficking Survivors...
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS PREGNANT STUDENTS’ RIGHT ACT AHEAD OF NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS PREGNANT STUDENTS’ RIGHT ACT AHEAD OF NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE
Measure Would Require Universities to Help Pregnant Students Carry to Term & Stay in School
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of the annual March for Life on Friday, Senate Pro-Life Caucus Chair Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) signed as an original cosponsor of pro-life legislation to support pregnant college students by requiring colleges and universities to actively inform them of their rights and protections.
The Pr...
HYDE-SMITH, SLOTKIN INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS IN RURAL AMERICA
HYDE-SMITH, SLOTKIN INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS IN RURAL AMERICA
Senators Move to Extend USDA Support for Middle Mile Broadband Projects for Another Five Years
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that is instrumental in improving access to broadband service in Mississippi and the rest of rural America.
The Middle Mile...
Fitch Joins Bipartisan Call for Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
Darkhorse Press
Fitch Joins Bipartisan Call for Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
By Therese Apel
JACKSON — Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general Tuesday in urging Congress to pass the federal Kids Online Safety Act, warning that social...
Senate Passes Bill to Extend Medicare Telehealth Access Until 2027
Home Care Magazine
Senate Passes Bill to Extend Medicare Telehealth Access Until 2027
U.S. Senate passed the CONNECT for Health Act which extends Medicare telehealth access through 2027
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
WASHINGTON—The United States Senate passed a bipartisan funding bill that included a...
Florida Senator Sponsors Pregnant Students’ Rights, Interstate Abortion Notification
West Orlando (Fla.) News
Florida Senator Sponsors Pregnant Students’ Rights, Interstate Abortion Notification
By Staff
Florida Senator Ashley Moody is supporting the right to life and sponsoring the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act.
The Pregnant...
TRIBUTE TO HARRY DENDY
TRIBUTE TO HARRY DENDY
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 9
(Senate - January 16, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is my pleasure to recognize
Harry Dendy as he retires from the sales committee of the Dixie
National Sale of Junior Champions. Each year, hundreds of young
agriculture...
REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER
REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER
Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 76
(Senate - May 2, 2024) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I wish to pay tribute to the
life and service of a Mississippi coaching legend and close personal
friend, Coach Bob Tyler, who passed away on April 28, 2024.
Born...
REMEMBERING MIKE LEACH (Executive Session)
REMEMBERING MIKE LEACH (Executive Session)
Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 198
(Senate - December 20, 2022) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I come to the floor today to pay
tribute to a very special man who was held dear by many Mississippians,
Mississippi State University head coach...