Pine Belt Region

HYDE-SMITH HELPS REINTRODUCE TELEHEALTH MODERNIZATION ACT

Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Would Protect and Increase Telehealth Options for Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Monday joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in reintroducing legislation to extend telehealth access for seniors enrolled in Medicare.

The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025 (S.2709) would extend and codify telehealth services initially offered during the pandemic, which are set to...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CITE SEPT. 30 DEADLINE FOR MISS. STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM

Senators Encourage High School Seniors & Juniors to Apply for Leadership Program 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the upcoming Sept. 30 deadline for Mississippi high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). 

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

HYDE-SMITH TEAMS WITH RISCH TO RESTORE FAIRNESS FOR FIREARMS SMALL BUSINESSES

Hyde-Smith Also Cosponsors Resolution Designating August as National Shooting Sports Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week teamed up with U.S. Senator James Risch (R-Idaho) to introduce legislation to stop the Small Business Administration (SBA) from using its loan programs to discriminate against firearms-related businesses.

The Equal Shot Act (S.2562) responds to concerns of...