Senator Hyde-Smith supports common-sense, patient-centered health care reforms to help Mississippi families afford health insurance coverage without expanding the government’s role in providing health care.  As she has throughout her public career, the Senator has maintained a sharp focus on improving rural health care.

Senator Hyde-Smith appreciates the role of the state’s universities to support federal research on better prevention and treatment efforts on chronic diseases, like diabetes, that affect Mississippians disproportionally.


HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS BILL TO OFFER VETERANS NON-OPIOID ALTERNATIVES

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS BILL TO OFFER VETERANS NON-OPIOID ALTERNATIVES

Cosponsors ‘NOPAIN for Veterans Act’ to Provide Pain Management Treatments Already Offered to Medicare Enrollees

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Monday cosponsored legislation to direct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to give veterans greater access to non-opioid alternatives.

The Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) for Veterans Act (S.3209) would expand access for...

HYDE-SMITH, WICKER HONOR DELTA STATE CENTENNIAL WITH U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION

HYDE-SMITH, WICKER HONOR DELTA STATE CENTENNIAL WITH U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION

Miss. Senators Introduce Commemorative Resolution in Conjunction with University’s Celebration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the founding of Delta State University in conjunction with the launch of the school’s year-long centennial celebration next week.

The resolution (S.Res.489) remarks on...

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES ‘LABEL ACT’ TO REQUIRE CLEAR SEAFOOD LABELING

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES ‘LABEL ACT’ TO REQUIRE CLEAR SEAFOOD LABELING

Offered During National Seafood Month, Hyde-Smith Bill Aims to Strengthen Transparency for Consumers, Support U.S. Seafood Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday introduced the Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling (LABEL) Act, legislation to ensure all seafood, whether wild-caught or farm raised, is clearly labeled with its country of origin and method of production.

The LABEL Act (...

Hospital Fighting Status Change

Franklin Advocate

Hospital Fighting Status Change

By Paul Keane

MEADVILLE – Major changes could be coming to the Franklin County hospital if congressional or state changes aren’t made before Jan. 15, 2026.

Franklin County Memorial Hospital leaders have been working with state and federal...

MSU receive grants to help food animal veterinarian shortage

WCBI-TV Columbus 

MSU receive grants to help food animal veterinarian shortage

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Anthony Jenkins

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Healthcare is an issue in many rural areas, but it’s not just human health that’s at issue. In some areas, veterinary care is harder to come by, especially for...

ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT--Resumed

ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT--Resumed

LEGISLATIVE SESSION; Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 113
(Senate - June 30, 2025) PDF

The Senator from Washington [Mrs. Murray] proposes an 
amendment numbered 2771 to amendment No. 2360.

The amendment is as follows:

(Purpose: To strike the provision to...

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT (Executive Session)

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT (Executive Session)

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 42
(Senate - March 5, 2025) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to once again join my 
Republican colleagues in reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding the 
protections provided by...