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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY ACT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today signed as an original cosponsor of legislation to allow law-abiding citizens with concealed carry privileges to take firearms across state lines.

Hyde-Smith has added her support to the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (S.69), which would allow qualified individuals to carry a concealed handgun into another state in accordance with that state’s laws.  Concealed...

HYDE-SMITH 116th CONGRESS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET, INCLUDING APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIP

Miss. Senator Retains Appropriations, Agriculture & Rules Posts, Joins Energy and Natural Resources Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she will use her expanded committee assignments in the 116th Congress, including chairmanship of an appropriations subcommittee, to accomplish more for Mississippi.

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved resolutions...

SENATORS URGE HHS TO ENFORCE SEPARATE ABORTION FEE PAYMENT REQUIREMENT

Lawmakers Urge Agency to Clarify Illegality of Obama Implementation of Affordable Care Act with Hidden Abortion Surcharge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fourteen Senators, led by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), today encouraged the Trump administration to move forward with a final rule that would ensure pro-life consumers enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans aren’t subsidizing abortion services.
 

In a letter...

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BALANCED BUDGET RESOLUTION

Miss. Senator’s First Legislation of 116th Congress Would Amend the Constitution to Force Annual Balanced Federal Budgets

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In one of her first acts in the new 116th Congress, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has introduced legislation to require the President and Congress to enact annual balanced budgets.

S.J.Res.3 is a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring the President to submit, and...

MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $930.8 MILLION CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT TWO NATIONAL SECURITY CUTTERS IN PASCAGOULA
 
Single, Two-Ship Coast Guard Contract Boosts Miss. Shipbuilding, Savings for Taxpayers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $930.8 million contract for construction of the 10th and 11th U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutters (NSC).

The U.S. Department of Homeland...

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES SIGNING OF 2018 FARM BILL
 

Miss. Senator Attends Ceremony as Trump Signs Five-Year Bill Setting Policies to Support U.S. Agriculture, Rural Development & Forestry
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) praised the enactment of  the 2018 farm bill, which strengthens the safety net for Mississippi’s agricultural producers as they navigate market fluctuations amid trade tensions.
 

Hyde-Smith attended the White House ceremony at which President Trump...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM BILL
 

Bipartisan Federal Initiative Follows Mississippi Efforts to Reduce Inmate Recidivism, Reform Sentencing Guidelines
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday night voted in favor of bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation aimed at reducing inmate recidivism and reforming federal sentencing guidelines while protecting the public.
 

The First Step Act of 2018 (S.3649) would authorize programs...

SENATOR HYDE-SMITH SWORN IN AS THE FIRST WOMAN ELECTED TO REPRESENT MISSISSIPPI IN WASHINGTON

VIDEO:  U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is sworn-in as Mississippi’s first woman Senator by Senator Orrin Hatch, President pro tempore of the Senate, while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senator Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) look on.
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) was today sworn in to complete the Senate term of former U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.).  
 
“It...

THE 'BLOCKING IRANIAN ILLICIT FINANCE ACT' INTRODUCED IN SENATE & HOUSE
 
Bill Seeks to Impose Maximum Pressure on Iranian Regime, Reinforce American Sanctions
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.), member of the House Armed Services Committee, on Thursday introduced the Blocking Iranian Illicit Finance Act.
 
The bill (S.3758) seeks to counter the Iranian regime’s money laundering and...

SENATE APPROVES WOUNDED WARRIORS LEAVE ACT CHAMPIONED BY HYDE-SMITH & HARPER
 
Passage Clears Bill to be Signed into Law

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a measure sponsored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Congressman Gregg Harper to ensure wounded warriors can work in the legislative branch of government without restrictions on their ability to meet their medical needs.
 
The Senate late Thursday approved the bill (H.R.6160) to amend Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act by...