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, COMMITTEE ADVANCE BILL WITH FUNDING FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION & JOB TRAINING PROJECTS IN MISS.
HYDE-SMITH, COMMITTEE ADVANCE BILL WITH FUNDING FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION & JOB TRAINING PROJECTS IN MISS.
FY2026 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations Bill Approved by Senate Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to approve the FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Bill, which recommends funding to advance maternal health, education, and job training in Mississippi.
Hyde-Smith serves on the...
HYDE-SMITH WANTS TO GIVE STUDENTS, FAMILIES MORE RELIABLE DATA ON CHOOSING COLLEGES & MAJORS
HYDE-SMITH WANTS TO GIVE STUDENTS, FAMILIES MORE RELIABLE DATA ON CHOOSING COLLEGES & MAJORS
Hyde-Smith Cosponsors Sen. Cassidy’s Bipartisan ‘College Transparency Act’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that she joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) in reintroducing legislation to require colleges and universities to provide students and families more reliable data to make better-informed higher education and career choices.
The bipartisan...
HYDE-SMITH BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN PALLIATIVE & HOSPICE CARE WORKFORCE
HYDE-SMITH BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN PALLIATIVE & HOSPICE CARE WORKFORCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her continued support for legislation aimed to strengthen the palliative and hospice care workforce as America’s population ages and the demand for care grows.
Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) (S.2287), a bipartisan measure designed to build and support a stronger...
Kennedy, Lankford introduce bill protecting student religious organizations from campus discrimination
Bossier (La.) Press-Tribune
Kennedy, Lankford introduce bill protecting student religious organizations from campus discrimination
Written by BPT Staff
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and 24 colleagues in...
Mississippi cancer advocates call on lawmakers in DC to take a stand
WAPT-TV Jackson
Mississippi cancer advocates call on lawmakers in DC to take a stand
By Richard Bourne
WASHINGTON — Mississippi advocates in the fight against cancer are hoping to sway lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to take a stand.
More than 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones...