Budget

HYDE-SMITH SAYS FDA SHOULD FOLLOW LAW TO EXPEDITE APPROVAL OF LOWER-COST INSULIN PRODUCTS

Miss. Senator Successfully Advocated for Inclusion of Insulin Affordability Provisions in FY2020 Appropriations Measure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must act expeditiously to implement legislation she cosponsored to help reduce prices by accelerating the approval of lower-cost, generic insulin products.

Hyde-Smith cosponsored...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH RECOMMEND CONFIRMATION OF CORY WILSON TO SERVE ON U.S. DISTRICT COURT

Senate Judiciary Committee Conducts Hearing on Mississippian Nominated by Trump for Federal Bench Position

VIDEO:  Wicker Introduces Judge Wilson.
VIDEO:  Hyde-Smith Introduces Judge Wilson.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today offered strong recommendations for Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Cory T. Wilson to be a U.S. District Court Judge for...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND PRESIDENT “SOLID” FUNDING BILLS THAT BENEFIT U.S. & MISS.

As Senate Appropriator, Hyde-Smith Worked to Secure Funding for Mississippi Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today supported Senate passage of two FY2020 appropriations packages with critical funding for national defense, border security, and programs of importance to Mississippians.

The Senate on Thursday voted to send...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR DEFENSE POLICY BILL

Measure Setting National Security Policies, Military Pay Raise Headed to President Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for final passage of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes national security policies, military personnel pay raise, and appropriations to continue President Trump’s agenda to rebuild the military.

The Senate approved the FY2020 NDAA on a 86-8 vote, completing...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PROTECT BUSINESSES, CONSUMERS FROM MISGUIDED FEDERAL AGENCY INITIATIVES

Legislation Prompted by Obama-era Operation Choke Point to Deny Banking Services to Firearm Businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined with Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to introduce legislation to block unconstitutional initiatives like the Obama-era program that pressured financial institutions from offering banking services to businesses selling firearms...

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES COMPLETION OF NEW SNAP BENEFIT RULE FOR ABLE-BODIED ADULTS

Miss. Senator Submitted Supportive Comments during USDA Rulemaking Process to Encourage Employment & Self-Sufficiency

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised the completion of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture rule to encourage able-bodied individuals to find gainful work and reduce dependence on federal nutrition assistance.

The USDA on Wednesday announced the completion of a...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH LEAD EFFORT TO STUDY INSULIN AFFORDABILITY

Miss. Senators Introduce “Insulin Affordability Data Collection Act”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senators Tina Smith (R-Minn.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) to introduce the Insulin Affordability Data Collection Act. 

The bipartisan legislation (S.2855) would direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to complete a comprehensive study of...

HYDE-SMITH NAMES DOUG DAVIS TO BE CHIEF OF STAFF

Outgoing Chief Brad White to Lead Governor-Elect Reeves Transition Operation 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today named Doug Davis, a longtime associate and former state senator, as her incoming chief of staff.

Davis, who currently works in Jackson as the Senator’s deputy chief of staff, will replace Brad White, who will be leading the transition for Mississippi Governor-elect Tate Reeves.

“Doug Davis has the...