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HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES RENEW FIGHT TO PRESERVE TITLE IX, PROTECT WOMEN’S SPORTS

Miss. Senator Again Backs Tommy Tuberville Bill to Ensure Schools Aren’t Forced to Allow Biological Males to Compete in Women’s Sports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today again joined U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes and protect fair, safe competition in women’s sports.

Hyde-Smith is among the original cosponsors of the Protect...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS MISS. CATFISH, SHRIMP PRODUCERS SHOULD BENEFIT FROM MAJOR USDA PURCHASE DECISION

USDA Section 32 Program to Purchase Up to $55 Million in Farm-Raised Catfish, Gulf Shrimp 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today indicated that catfish and shrimp producers in Mississippi should benefit from a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $30 million in farm-raised catfish products and $25 million in Gulf shrimp for distribution to...

HYDE-SMITH, HASSAN WELCOME ENACTMENT OF THEIR BILL TO BENEFIT GUARD, RESERVE STUDENTS

FY2025 Defense Policy Bill Includes Bipartisan ‘SERVE Act’ to Guarantee College Readmission for Guard, Reservists

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today welcomed the enactment of major defense policy legislation that includes their bipartisan bill to ensure that students who serve in the National Guard and Reserve will be guaranteed readmission to their...

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2024 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

 
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2024 Christmas Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a 2024 Christmas message that encourages Mississippians to “celebrate love, joy, and peace, and reflect on the many blessings in our lives,” including the sacrifices of our servicemembers, first responders, and healthcare workers.

“While the world deals with turmoil and conflict, this season calls us to love our neighbors...

HYDE-SMITH EFFORTS SECURE DISASTER, MARKET AID TO FORESTALL FARM CRISIS

Hyde-Smith Votes to Provide Aid to Farmers Stressed by Low Prices, High Input Costs, Dire Financing Outlook

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) early Saturday morning voted for a final agreement that will provide $10 billion in market loss assistance for farmers in Mississippi and around the country who are threatened by economic stresses that threaten the strength of U.S. agriculture.

Hyde-Smith...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO AUTHORIZE FED. SUPPORT FOR WATER PROJECTS IN MISS.

U.S. Senate Sends Water Resources Development Act to White House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) late Wednesday voted for final passage of water infrastructure legislation that authorizes federal resources for improving waterways, flood control, ports, and other projects in Mississippi.

The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (S.4367 or WRDA) authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects...

SENATE PASSES HYDE-SMITH, KAINE BILL TO PROTECT HISTORIC AMERICAN BATTLEFIELDS, CLEARED TO BECOME LAW

Bipartisan Measure Would Strengthen Successful NPS American Battlefield Protection Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) today successfully secured Senate passage of their American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to improve the protection of America’s historic battlefields.

The Senate passed the America...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR DEFENSE POLICY BILL

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported final Senate passage of a massive defense policy bill that includes legislation she introduced to ensure that students, who serve in the National Guard and Reserve, will be guaranteed readmission to their schools following a deployment.

The overall FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (HR.5009) establishes policies and sets funding guidelines for the FY2025 Defense...

HYDE-SMITH SLAMS LATEST BIDEN-HARRIS SALVO AGAINST AMERICAN ENERGY

Miss. Senator Calls for Restoration of Domestic Energy Security After Release of LNG Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today criticized the latest salvo by the outgoing Biden-Harris administration against U.S. energy production, a skewed study on American liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

The U.S. Department of Energy study released Tuesday was conducted as part of the administration’s...

SENATE APPROVES HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION HONORING PATRICK GOTTSCH, ADVOCATE FOR RURAL AMERICA

Hyde-Smith Measure Pays Tribute to Gottsch, the RFD-TV Founder Who Passed Away This Year

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today secured Senate passage of her resolution honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch, the founder of radio and television outlets that promoted the values of rural America and agricultural issues.

Hyde-Smith used a rare live unanimous consent...