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, COLLEAGUES PROMOTE BILL TO CODIFY NOAA COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM INVOLVING MISS. SCHOOLS
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PROMOTE BILL TO CODIFY NOAA COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM INVOLVING MISS. SCHOOLS
Mississippi State University & USM Would Both Benefit from Cooperative Institute Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined colleagues in promoting bipartisan legislation they introduced to ensure the future of a long-standing National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program that involves Mississippi universities in academic research...
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS USDA PLAN TO PURCHASE $20 MILLION IN WILD-CAUGHT SHRIMP FOR SCHOOLS, FOOD BANKS
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS USDA PLAN TO PURCHASE $20 MILLION IN WILD-CAUGHT SHRIMP FOR SCHOOLS, FOOD BANKS
Gulf Coast Shrimp Industry Should Benefit from USDA Section 32 Program Purchase
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the U.S. Department of Agriculture decision to purchase up to $20 million in surplus wild-caught shrimp products for distribution to schools and food banks.
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is purchasing the domestic shrimp...
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL FAMILY RESOURCE HUB LEGISLATION DURING VISIT
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL FAMILY RESOURCE HUB LEGISLATION DURING VISIT
Miss. Senator Introduces ‘Rural Mothers and Fathers Choice Act’
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today used a visit to an educational and family resource program in Brookhaven to highlight legislation she introduced to help rural and tribal communities establish resource hubs to strengthen families while improving educational outcomes and economic opportunities.
Hyde-Smith on Wednesday attended...
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...
Sen. Hyde-Smith Visits Baldwyn, Meets Manufacturers
Alcorn County News
Sen. Hyde-Smith Visits Baldwyn, Meets Manufacturers
Jon R Myers
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith visited Baldwyn on Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, and sat down at City Hall with Mayor Roslynn Clark, city officials, and representatives of local manufacturers. They talked about the city’s...
Senate passes bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act
Healthcare IT News
Senate passes bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act
First introduced in the HELP Committee in 2025, the bill would require healthcare organizations to meet some core cyber hygiene best practices while also offering guidance and assistance for providers.
By...
REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)
REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 30
(Senate - February 13, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is with a sense of sadness but
also an honor to celebrate the life of someone who truly made a
profound impact on my home State of Mississippi...
PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT
PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 13
(Senate - January 22, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, this is an incredibly special week
for pro-life Americans. We have welcomed back a life-affirming
administration with the second inauguration of President Donald Trump.
...
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...