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TRUMP NOMINATES MARK B. SHEPHERD TO BE U.S. MARSHAL FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI
 
Senators Will Promote Confirmation Process for Retired Pike County Sheriff
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said they will push for the confirmation of Mark B. Shepherd of McComb, who has been nominated by President Trump to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Mississippi.
 
If confirmed, the retired three-term Pike County...

HYDE-SMITH THROWS SUPPORT BEHIND EFFORT TO ENHANCE U.S.-ISRAEL SECURITY ALLIANCE
 
Miss. Senator Cosponsors United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today threw her support behind legislation to enhance the already strong U.S. commitment to ensuring Israel’s ability to defend itself.
 
The United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 (S.2497) would authorize U.S. foreign military assistance to...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR DEFENSE POLICY BILL
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for Senate passage of the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a measure setting national security policy and authorizing funding to equip and train the U.S. military.
 
“Provisions in this National Defense Authorization Act establish the policies the President and our military leaders need to rebuild our Armed Forces.  It authorizes increased appropriations to provide...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS MISSISSIPPI IN LINE FOR $7.5 MILLION MORE TO COMBAT OPIOID CRISIS
 
Federal Agency Continues Distribution of Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Programs
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that Mississippi is in line to receive another $7.5 million in federal funding to address opioid abuse prevention and recovery work initiatives.
 
The State Opioid Response Grant program funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

FOR OUR SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, EVERY DAY IS FLAG DAY
 
By U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)
 

The U.S. Senate debate on the National Defense Authorization Act this year coincided with the national commemoration of Flag Day and National Flag Week.  Both tributes underscore the significance of our duty to our Armed Forces and the iconic Stars and Stripes banner they carry into every mission.  Our debate highlights the fact that every day is Flag Day for servicemembers and their...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE BUDGET-NEUTRAL, BIPARTISAN FARM BILL
 
Senate Ag Committee Bill Includes Hyde-Smith Amendments and Programs Important to Mississippi
 

Watch Senator Hyde-Smith Post-Markup Statement:  https://youtu.be/SOTXnrmgq9g
Watch Senator Hyde-Smith Opening Statement:  https://youtu.be/wCTFctssZAo
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to advance a new five-year farm bill authorizing a broad array of policies and programs important to Mississippi...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE BUDGET-NEUTRAL, BIPARTISAN FARM BILL
 
Senate Ag Committee Bill Includes Hyde-Smith Amendments and Programs Important to Mississippi
 

Watch Senator Hyde-Smith Post-Markup Statement:  https://youtu.be/SOTXnrmgq9g
Watch Senator Hyde-Smith Opening Statement:  https://youtu.be/wCTFctssZAo
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to advance a new five-year farm bill authorizing a broad array of policies and programs important to Mississippi...

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH:  ADDITIONAL $55.9 MILLION TO SUPPORT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, FLOOD CONTROL & OTHER MISS. PROJECTS 

Miss. Senators Praise U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FY2018 Work Plan Attention to Mississippi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today commended the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for its plan to invest an additional $55.9 million in Mississippi to support infrastructure improvements throughout the state.

The Corps of Engineers...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $2.37 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL AIRPORTS
 
Miss. Senators Detail Nine Grants to Support Statewide Transportation Upgrades
 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $2.37 million for improvements to nine airports across the state. The grants will be awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
 
“Mississippi’s airports provide...

SENATORS CALL ON ADMINISTRATION TO RESTORE MORE CHOICE IN HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETS

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and 34 other senators today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Labor Secretary R. Alexander Acosta, and HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar urging the administration to restore 12-month terms for short-term, limited duration insurance plans, which were available for two decades before being prohibited by Obama administration rules in 2016. The senators also...