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 TIGHTER USDA SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS TIGHTER USDA SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS
Senator Endorses Proposed Rule that Addresses Work Requirements & Waiver Abuse by States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today outlined her support for a proposed rule change that would encourage able-bodied individuals to find gainful work and reduce their dependence on federal assistance.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, recently issued a formal comment on the U.S. Department of...
HYDE-SMITH MOVES TO CODIFY OVERSIGHT, REGULATION OF LAB-GROWN MEAT & POULTRY
HYDE-SMITH MOVES TO CODIFY OVERSIGHT, REGULATION OF LAB-GROWN MEAT & POULTRY
Introduces Legislation Placing Inspection, Regulation & Labeling of Cell-Cultured Meat Products under USDA Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the introduction of legislation giving the U.S. Department of Agriculture primary responsibility to regulate, inspect, and label cell-cultured meat and poultry marketed to the American public.
The Cell-Cultured Meat and...
HYDE-SMITH STRESSES NEED FOR STRONG HHS RESPONSE TO RURAL HOSPITAL CLOSURES
HYDE-SMITH STRESSES NEED FOR STRONG HHS RESPONSE TO RURAL HOSPITAL CLOSURES
At Hearing on HHS Budget, Senator Cites “Very Critical” Rural Hospital Problems
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith and HHS Secretary Azar on Rural Hospitals.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today stressed the need for federal action to address the risk of rural hospitals closing in Mississippi and other rural states.
Hyde-Smith raised the rural hospital issue at a Senate Labor, Health and Human...
Warren County receives federal food and shelter program funds
Vicksburg Post
Warren County receives federal food and shelter program funds
By John Surratt
United Way of West Central Mississippi will be the beneficiary of almost $60,000 in federal emergency shelter and food money to help the homeless and provide food for those in need.
The money is part of...
U.S. Senators Urge Leadership to Consider Nonprofits, Churches in Next Relief Proposal
National Religious Broadcasters
U.S. Senators Urge Leadership to Consider Nonprofits, Churches in Next Relief Proposal
By NRB Staff
Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Angus King (I-Maine) sent a bipartisan letter last week to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Minority Leader...
Graham introduces bill to sanction China if it refuses to cooperate on coronavirus investigation
Fox News
Graham introduces bill to sanction China if it refuses to cooperate on coronavirus investigation
By Adam Shaw
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Tuesday introduced legislation that would allow President Trump to impose a wide range of sanctions on the Chinese government if it refuses to...