Senator Hyde-Smith supports common-sense, patient-centered health care reforms to help Mississippi families afford health insurance coverage without expanding the government’s role in providing health care. As she has throughout her public career, the Senator has maintained a sharp focus on improving rural health care.
Senator Hyde-Smith appreciates the role of the state’s universities to support federal research on better prevention and treatment efforts on chronic diseases, like diabetes, that affect Mississippians disproportionally.
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS USDA PLAN TO PURCHASE $20 MILLION IN WILD-CAUGHT SHRIMP FOR SCHOOLS, FOOD BANKS
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS USDA PLAN TO PURCHASE $20 MILLION IN WILD-CAUGHT SHRIMP FOR SCHOOLS, FOOD BANKS
Gulf Coast Shrimp Industry Should Benefit from USDA Section 32 Program Purchase
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the U.S. Department of Agriculture decision to purchase up to $20 million in surplus wild-caught shrimp products for distribution to schools and food banks.
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is purchasing the domestic shrimp...
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL FAMILY RESOURCE HUB LEGISLATION DURING VISIT
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL FAMILY RESOURCE HUB LEGISLATION DURING VISIT
Miss. Senator Introduces ‘Rural Mothers and Fathers Choice Act’
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today used a visit to an educational and family resource program in Brookhaven to highlight legislation she introduced to help rural and tribal communities establish resource hubs to strengthen families while improving educational outcomes and economic opportunities.
Hyde-Smith on Wednesday attended...
HYDE-SMITH, GUEST ANNOUNCE $2.4 MILLION GRANT LINKED TO UMMC CANCER CENTER
HYDE-SMITH, GUEST ANNOUNCE $2.4 MILLION GRANT LINKED TO UMMC CANCER CENTER
Miss. Lawmakers Secured NIST Funding in FY2026 Appropriations to Renovate & Equip Research Space
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $2.4 million federal grant to rehabilitate research space at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) as part of the research hospital’s long-term goal of being designated a...
Federal funds boost UMMC telehealth for rural residents
WJTV-TV Jackson
Federal funds boost UMMC telehealth for rural residents
By Miracle Jennings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), alongside U.S. Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.), announced a $4.25 million federal award to the University of...
Federal grant awarded for UMMC to renovate Cancer Center and Research Institute
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Federal grant awarded for UMMC to renovate Cancer Center and Research Institute
By Kristen Kaylor
The University of Mississippi Medical Center will renovate and upgrade its Cancer Center and Research Institute using a newly awarded $2.4 million federal grant, a key...
USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards
Seafood Source
USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards
By Nathan Strout
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued nearly USD 20 million (EUR 17.2 million) in awards for catfish products, which it will use for federal nutrition programs like national school lunches.
The...
ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT--Resumed
ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT--Resumed
LEGISLATIVE SESSION; Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 113
(Senate - June 30, 2025) PDF
The Senator from Washington [Mrs. Murray] proposes an
amendment numbered 2771 to amendment No. 2360.
The amendment is as follows:
(Purpose: To strike the provision to...
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF DOBBS v. JACKSON WOMEN'S HEALTH ORGANIZATION (Executive Calendar)
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF DOBBS v. JACKSON WOMEN'S HEALTH ORGANIZATION (Executive Calendar)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 110
(Senate - June 26, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, this week has given the pro-life
movement quite a bit to celebrate. On Tuesday, we marked the third
anniver...
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT (Executive Session)
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT (Executive Session)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 42
(Senate - March 5, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to once again join my
Republican colleagues in reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding the
protections provided by...