
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.
SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
Resolution Will Help More Americans Learn About Accessing Care Through Telehealth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today passed a bipartisan resolution authored by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) designating September 15-21 as “Telehealth Awareness Week.”
S.Res.417 recognizes that telehealth has helped millions of Americans across the country access quality health care and has become a critical...
HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR ‘EQUAL CAMPUS ACCESS ACT’
HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR ‘EQUAL CAMPUS ACCESS ACT’
Miss. Senator Cosponsors Bill to Safeguard Students’ Freedom of Faith and Association on College Campuses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) in introducing legislation to ensure public colleges and universities cannot withhold recognition, access to facilities, or other benefits from religious student organizations.
The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 (S...
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY AWARENESS MONTH RESOLUTION
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY AWARENESS MONTH RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week introduced a Senate resolution designating September as “National Infant Mortality Awareness Month” to raise greater public awareness of the problem and support for efforts to reduce such tragedies.
The resolution, among other things, highlights several programs like the Newborn Supply Kit that are being deployed to reduce the rates of infant mortality...
USDA fields questions about plan to slash staff, facilities
Ag Alert
USDA fields questions about plan to slash staff, facilities
By Christine Souza
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture moves forward with its reorganization, questions remain about how the changes will affect farmers.
“USDA has provided little information about the reorganization, but...
Trump nominates two state Supreme Court justices for federal positions
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Trump nominates two state Supreme Court justices for federal positions
By William Moore
President Donald Trump announced via social media Tuesday that he was nominating two sitting Mississippi Supreme Court justices to fill a pair of openings in...
Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus Expands to Address Critical Issues in Animal and Public Health
Vet Candy
Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus Expands to Address Critical Issues in Animal and Public Health
Written By Jill Lopez
The U.S. Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus, a bipartisan group dedicated to advancing veterinary policy and public health priorities, has expanded its membership in the...
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...