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 STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the possibility of being asked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Agriculture:
“It’s an honor to be mentioned as a potential nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, but my plans are to remain in the Senate and continue to deliver for the people of Mississippi. As a former state agriculture commissioner and with my...
UNDER PRESSURE FROM HYDE-SMITH & GRASSLEY, CMS MOVES TO ADD MORE RURAL HOSPITALS TO KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM
UNDER PRESSURE FROM HYDE-SMITH & GRASSLEY, CMS MOVES TO ADD MORE RURAL HOSPITALS TO KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM
Senators Advocated for Full Use of Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today welcomed a decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to open more slots for rural hospitals to join the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program.
CMS has indicated it will develop a...
HYDE-SMITH HONORS U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS ON 2024 VETERANS DAY
HYDE-SMITH HONORS U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS ON 2024 VETERANS DAY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement on Veterans Day, honoring the sacrifices of the nation’s veterans and encouraging Mississippians to deepen their engagement with them:
“On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor and reflect on the immense sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served our nation. Their courage, strength, and commitment to protecting our freedom...
New Biden Admin. rule could cut faith-based foster care providers out of helping children
Magnolia Tribune
New Biden Admin. rule could cut faith-based foster care providers out of helping children
Mississippi’s U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Attorney General Lynn Fitch, among other elected officials, are challenging a new HHS rule seen as part of “the Biden administration’s radical...
Hyde-Smith opposes proposed HHS rule which would require child trans affirmation
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Hyde-Smith opposes proposed HHS rule which would require child trans affirmation
By Daily Leader Staff
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, called Thursday for the withdrawal of a pending federal rule that will force foster care agencies and families to...
Senators Introduce Bill To Bar States From Using Federal Dollars To Subsidize Health Care For Illegal Immigrants
Daily Wire
Senators Introduce Bill To Bar States From Using Federal Dollars To Subsidize Health Care For Illegal Immigrants
By Leif Le Mahieu
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced a bill on Thursday that would block states from being able to use federal funding to subsidize state programs that...