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Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state.  The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.

Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BILL

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD SENATE PASSAGE OF VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK BILL

Bipartisan Legislation Authorizing Land Transfer for Visitor Center, Structural Improvements Headed to the President’s Desk

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today celebrated unanimous Senate approval of the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act, clearing it to be sent to President Trump.

This legislation (HR.4467) directs the U.S...

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HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PROMOTE BILL TO CODIFY NOAA COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM INVOLVING MISS. SCHOOLS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PROMOTE BILL TO CODIFY NOAA COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM INVOLVING MISS. SCHOOLS

Mississippi State University & USM Would Both Benefit from Cooperative Institute Act of 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined colleagues in promoting bipartisan legislation they introduced to ensure the future of a long-standing National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program that involves Mississippi universities in academic research...

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LEGISLATIVE SESSION--Pregnant Students' Rights Act

LEGISLATIVE SESSION--Pregnant Students' Rights Act

Congressional Record Vol. 172, No. 19
(Senate - January 27, 2026) PDF

Pregnant Students' Rights Act

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, today, we are also voting on another 
important effort to protect pregnant moms: Senator Moody's Pregnant 
Stude...

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Congress Designates May 16 As National Kids To Parks Day

National Parks Traveler

Congress Designates May 16 As National Kids To Parks Day

By NPT Staff

Congress has designated Saturday, May 16, as National Kids to Parks Day. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the bipartisan resolution to encourage children and families across the country to spend more...

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