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 ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH

Agreement Follows Senators’ Request, Supports Producers and Expands Food Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she expects Mississippi catfish producers to benefit from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $20 million in farm-raised catfish for distribution through food banks, charities, and other nutrition assistance programs.

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MISS. LAWMAKERS URGE CAUTION IN IMPLEMENTING NEW ORGAN DONATION STANDARDS

MISS. LAWMAKERS URGE CAUTION IN IMPLEMENTING NEW ORGAN DONATION STANDARDS

Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Guest Ask CMS to Work with Mississippi as it Changes Performance Metrics

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with U.S. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.), today issued a letter that encourages the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to consider feedback from the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) and similar...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO PURCHASE SURPLUS CATFISH PRODUCTS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO PURCHASE SURPLUS CATFISH PRODUCTS

Hyde-Smith Leads Letter Asking Ag. Sec. to Approve Section 32 Purchase of Surplus Farm-Raised Catfish Products

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and several of her colleagues today endorsed a request made by the U.S. farm-raised catfish industry for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help the industry by purchasing surplus catfish products.

Hyde-Smith led a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke...

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...