North Mississippi Region

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES SEEK TO STOP COMMERCE RULE CURTAILING U.S. FIREARMS EXPORTS

Senators Warn Rule Will Hurt U.S. Economy, Open Door for Illicit Arms Dealers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with 22 colleagues, today called on Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to withdraw an interim final rule that will severely restrict the ability of American firearm, ammunition, and related component manufacturers to obtain a license to export their products for sale to...

SENATE DESIGNATES MAY 18 AS 'KIDS TO PARKS DAY'

Hyde-Smith & Wyden Lead Resolution Designating Day to Promote Outdoor Recreation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate this week approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) to promote healthy outdoor recreation by designating May 18, 2024, as National Kids to Parks Day and to encourage young people and their families to get outdoors.

The bipartisan Kids to Parks Resolution (S.Res.686) was...

HYDE-SMITH HONORS LAW ENFORCEMENT, FALLEN OFFICERS IN POLICE WEEK TRIBUTE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today paid tribute to fallen law enforcement officers, including two from Mississippi, in commemoration of 2024 National Police Week.

Hyde-Smith’s tribute, which was entered into the Congressional Record on Thursday, specifically highlights Madison Police Department Officer Horren Randal Tyler, who lost his life in June 2023 while responding to a hostage...