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HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS ISRAELI SECURITY FUNDING IN FOREIGN OPERATIONS BILL
 
Senate Appropriations Committee Bill also Prohibits Use of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars for Abortions
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for committee passage of a funding measure that reinforces the U.S. commitment to support Israel’s ability to defend itself.
 
The FY2019 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday provides $3...

HYDE-SMITH BILL WOULD FORBID USE OF FEDERAL MONEY FOR STATE GUN REGISTRIES
 
Miss. Senator’s GRIP Act Would Protect Gun Owners’ Privacy Rights
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of some states placing restrictions on gun owners, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith today introduced legislation to ensure federal funding cannot be used by states, localities, or any other organization to maintain gun registries.
 
The Gun-owner Registration Information Protection Act (GRIP Act) would clarify existing law that...

HYDE-SMITH BILL WOULD FORBID USE OF FEDERAL MONEY FOR STATE GUN REGISTRIES
 
Miss. Senator’s GRIP Act Would Protect Gun Owners’ Privacy Rights
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of some states placing restrictions on gun owners, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith today introduced legislation to ensure federal funding cannot be used by states, localities, or any other organization to maintain gun registries.
 
The Gun-owner Registration Information Protection Act (GRIP Act) would clarify existing law that...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ANTHONY KENNEDY
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the intention of Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, a Reagan appointee, to retire in July from the Supreme Court of the United States:
 
“Justice Kennedy has been a mainstay on the Supreme Court for three decades, which has given him a pivotal role in influencing the lives of all Americans.  I thank him for his service...

TACKLING BUREAUCRACY FOR LONG-SOUGHT DUCK HUNTING REFORM

By U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)

Federal rules and regulations too often become seemingly insurmountable obstacles to simple changes that can have a positive impact.  I introduced the Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act, specifically to challenge just such a situation.

Mississippians for the most part appreciate U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service management of our wildlife refuges and other...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER LT. GOV. BRAD DYE
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding former Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Brad Dye, who passed away Sunday:

“Brad Dye was dedicated to making Mississippi a better state, and his service helped lead to many improvements that we continue to benefit from today.  I pray his wife, Donna, his family and friends find solace in that legacy.  My condolences go out to...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON U.S. SUPREME COURT NOMINEE BRETT M. KAVANAUGH
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) tonight released the following statement regarding President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court:
 
“I believe Judge Kavanaugh is a well-qualified conservative jurist, and I commend President Trump for his commitment to naming Supreme...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $6.32 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT 15 LOCAL AIRPORTS

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $6.32 million in grants to make improvements at 15 local airports throughout Mississippi.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport improvement grants will support infrastructure construction, safety improvements, and equipment acquisition.  The grants, which range from $1.0 million for...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $6.32 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT 15 LOCAL AIRPORTS

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $6.32 million in grants to make improvements at 15 local airports throughout Mississippi.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport improvement grants will support infrastructure construction, safety improvements, and equipment acquisition.  The grants, which range from $1.0 million for...