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. She believes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, should be repealed.
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 $17.9 MILLION IN COVID-19 FUNDING FOR MISS. HEALTH CENTERS
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $17.9 MILLION IN COVID-19 FUNDING FOR MISS. HEALTH CENTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that 20 community health centers in Mississippi will receive more than $17.9 million to support their efforts to provide care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The health center funding stems from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) enacted on March 27. This historic legislation provides $1.32 billion in...
HYDE-SMITH SIGNS BIPARTISAN LETTER SEEKING GREATER COVID-19 PROTECTIONS FOR SENIORS IN HIGH-RISK SETTINGS
HYDE-SMITH SIGNS BIPARTISAN LETTER SEEKING GREATER COVID-19 PROTECTIONS FOR SENIORS IN HIGH-RISK SETTINGS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Friday signed a bipartisan letter that encourages federal health officials to consider solutions to protect Medicare beneficiaries from high-risk settings and ensure safe access to care as the nation continues to work to combat COVID-19.
The letter, sent Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare &...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD MISSISSIPPI JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD MISSISSIPPI JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
President Trump Picks Cory T. Wilson & Kristi H. Johnson to Serve on Federal Bench
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed President Trump’s nominations of Judge Cory T. Wilson of Flora to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Kristi H. Johnson of Brandon to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
“I am pleased that...
Hyde-Smith says bill to avoid government shutdown must help farmers and ranchers
News Mississippi
Hyde-Smith says bill to avoid government shutdown must help farmers and ranchers
By Andi Davis
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith warns key agriculture and conservation programs will “come to a screeching halt” on October 1st if Congress fails to include a key provision in...
Sen. Moran urges HHS to address companies undermining drug pricing program
WIBW TV Topeka, Kan.
Sen. Moran urges HHS to address companies undermining drug pricing program
By Sarah Motter
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran is joining a bipartisan effort urging Health and Human Services to address pharmaceutical companies undermining a federal program.
Senato...
Hyde-Smith Asks For Agency Plans To Get COVID-19 Vaccines To Rural Areas
Indianola Enterprise-Tocsin
Hyde-Smith Asks For Agency Plans To Get COVID-19 Vaccines To Rural Areas
On Wed, 09/16/2020 - 02:57 PM
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today sought details of how federal agencies plan to ensure the availability and distribution of an anticipated COVID-19...