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.
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Breaks Down the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
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Jul 9, 2025
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith sits down with Richard Cross to unpack the sweeping “Big Beautiful Bill."
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USM, Integer Technologies announce $25M defense contract
By WLOX Staff
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Office of Naval Research has awarded Integer Technologies and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) a $25 million ceiling contract, with a fully funded initial base...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CITE SEPT. 30 DEADLINE FOR MISS. STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
Senators Encourage High School Seniors & Juniors to Apply for Leadership Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the upcoming Sept. 30 deadline for Mississippi high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
The esteemed USSYP offers $10,000 college scholarships to two junior or...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUSTICES CHAMBERLIN AND MAXWELL
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today released a joint statement on Mississippi Supreme Court Justices Robert Chamberlin and James Maxwell, whose nominations to the Northern District of Mississippi were considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday:
“We wholeheartedly support Justices Maxwell and Chamberlin’s nominations to...
HYDE-SMITH OPENS DeSOTO COUNTY OFFICE IN SOUTHAVEN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the opening of her new Senate office in DeSoto County to serve constituents in northwest Mississippi.
The office is located at 4716 Pepper Chase Drive, Southaven. The office will be open by appointment only.
“I hope this office gives more people in northwest Mississippi an opportunity to interact with me and my staff more easily, particularly in terms of the...
HYDE-SMITH TEAMS WITH RISCH TO RESTORE FAIRNESS FOR FIREARMS SMALL BUSINESSES
Hyde-Smith Also Cosponsors Resolution Designating August as National Shooting Sports Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week teamed up with U.S. Senator James Risch (R-Idaho) to introduce legislation to stop the Small Business Administration (SBA) from using its loan programs to discriminate against firearms-related businesses.
The Equal Shot Act (S.2562) responds to concerns of...
SCREWWORMS ARE BACK AND CONGRESS MUST ACT | OPINION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is an op-ed piece penned by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) regarding the threat of the New World Screwworm spreading into the United States.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, is working with colleagues to address the challenge.
Read the online version of the op-ed, which was published by the Wa...
HYDE-SMITH, COMMITTEE ADVANCE BILL WITH FUNDING FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION & JOB TRAINING PROJECTS IN MISS.
FY2026 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations Bill Approved by Senate Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to approve the FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Bill, which recommends funding to advance maternal health, education, and job training in Mississippi.
Hyde-Smith serves on the...
HYDE-SMITH WANTS TO GIVE STUDENTS, FAMILIES MORE RELIABLE DATA ON CHOOSING COLLEGES & MAJORS
Hyde-Smith Cosponsors Sen. Cassidy’s Bipartisan ‘College Transparency Act’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that she joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) in reintroducing legislation to require colleges and universities to provide students and families more reliable data to make better-informed higher education and career choices.
The bipartisan...
HYDE-SMITH BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN PALLIATIVE & HOSPICE CARE WORKFORCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her continued support for legislation aimed to strengthen the palliative and hospice care workforce as America’s population ages and the demand for care grows.
Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) (S.2287), a bipartisan measure designed to build and support a stronger...
