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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES HONOR JAMES EARL JONES 

Senate Passes Resolution that Pays Tribute to Renowned Actor with Roots in the Miss. Delta 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S Senate late Wednesday approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with several colleagues, to honor the late actor James Earl Jones, who passed away in early September.

Born in Arkabutla, Miss., Jones was an award-winning actor widely known for his roles...

SENATE OKAYS BILL BACKED BY HYDE-SMITH TO FORCE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF BIDEN-HARRIS ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSERS

Now in House of Reps’ Hands, Bill Would Require Administration to Release Data on Unlawful Migrant Release Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted Senate passage of legislation she cosponsored to force the Biden-Harris administration to accurately disclose its handling of migrants and give the American people a full accounting of the number of...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $10.8 MILLION FOR MISS. LAW ENFORCEMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY

Justice Department Allocates FY24 COPS Grants for Miss. Cities, Counties & Schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today welcomed the award of more than $10.8 million through the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to boost law enforcement in communities throughout Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith, as member of the...

HYDE-SMITH, PRO-LIFE CHAIR, BLASTS YET ANOTHER SHOW VOTE ON FLAWED IVF LEGISLATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today issued the following statement blasting yet another “show vote” scheduled by the Senate Democrats on flawed and far-reaching legislation regarding assisted reproductive technology, which has been erroneously portrayed as only protecting access to in vitro fertilization:

“Here we go again with more time-wasting...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO CURB CALIFORNIA’S OUTSIZED INFLUENCE OVER NATIONAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS

‘Stop CARB Act’ Target’s California’s Ability to Force Other States to Comply with Radical Environmental Policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is an original cosponsor of legislation that would curb California’s ability to effectively force Mississippi farmers, industries, and consumers to comply with its radical environmental policies.

Hyde-Smith is an original...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHT MISS. LITERACY PROGRESS AS SENATE PASSES NATIONAL RESOLUTION

Miss. Senators Cosponsored Bipartisan Resolution Designating September as National Literacy Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today applauded unanimous Senate passage of a resolution that designates September 2024 as “National Literacy Month” and encourages greater strides to improve literacy for K-12 students nationwide.

Wicker and Hyde-Smith...

HYDE-SMITH REPORTS $6.85 MILLION AWARDED TO REPAIR DISASTER-DAMAGED FEDERAL ROADWAYS IN MISS. 

FHWA Emergency Relief Grants Include $4.3 Million for Vicksburg National Military Park & Natchez Trace Repairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reported that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved more than $6.85 million in emergency relief grants to defray the costs for repairing and reconstructing federal roadways damaged by flooding, storms, and...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES OVER $4.3 MILLION IN HUD GRANT FUNDING FOR HATTIESBURG

Competitive HUD Grants Will Address Public Housing Lead-Based Paint Abatement and Fire Safety Needs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $4.3 million to the City of Hattiesburg to address risks posed to public housing residents from lead-based paint and other housing-related hazards.

Hyde-Smith said the Hattiesburg Housing Authority will receive the...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE MISS. STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM

Sept. 30 Deadline Set for High School Juniors & Seniors to Apply to Leadership Program 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged Mississippi high school juniors and seniors with student leadership roles to apply for the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). 

The esteemed USSYP offers $10,000 college scholarships to two junior or senior students from...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PROHIBIT STATE EXCISE TAXES ON GUNS & AMMO 

‘Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act’ is Response to Blue States Gun Control Tax Schemes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently cosponsored legislation to stop states from imposing excise taxes on firearms and ammunition, fees that drive up costs for sportsmen, hunters, and other law-abiding gun owners.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act (S.4960)...