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MISS. DELEGATION COSPONSORS RESOLUTION HONORING SEABEES FOUNDING 

Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure Expresses Gratitude for Seabees’ Contributions to State, Nation & World

WASHINGTON, D.C. – All members of the Mississippi congressional delegation have cosponsored a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing the 82nd anniversary of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the Seabees, and thanking them for their service to our country.

The introduction of the resolution (S.Res.650 an...

HYDE-SMITH BILL WOULD HELP RESTORE EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN RURAL AMERICA

Miss. Senator Introduces ‘Rural Health Sustainability Act’ to Broaden Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Eligibility to At-Risk or Closed Rural Hospitals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to reestablish some healthcare services in rural areas by making more at-risk or closed hospitals eligible for a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation.

The Rural...

HYDE-SMITH, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE BILL TO PROVIDE REFUNDS TO NATURAL GAS CONSUMERS FROM PIPELINE OVERCHARGES

MPACT Act Would Close Loophole, Allow FERC to Require Natural Gas Pipelines to Pay Rebates

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) joined U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) to introduce legislation to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authority to order interstate natural gas pipelines to pay refunds for overcharging consumers.

The Making...

HYDE-SMITH SEEKS TO ENROLL AT-RISK RURAL HOSPITALS IN DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM TO STAVE OFF CLOSURES

Senator Uses Review of FY25 HHS Budget to Test Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Options

 
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith and HHS Secretary Becerra Discuss Hospital Closures, Maternal Health in Mississippi.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today enlisted the assistance of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to determine whether some...

HYDE-SMITH GAINS AG SEC. COMMITMENT FOR SMOOTH SIGNUP PROCESS FOR EMERGENCY FOREST RESTORATION AID

At Budget Review Hearing, Miss. Senator Also Advocates Elimination of Tax on Veterinary Loan Repayment Program

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith, Ag. Secretary Vilsack Discuss Emergency Forest Restoration Aid for Mississippi.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Seeks to Overturn Tax that Hinders Veterinary Service in Rural Areas.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received a...

DELEGATION ASKS USDA TO PROVIDE MISS. LANDOWNERS SWIFT ACCESS TO EMERGENCY FOREST RESTORATION AID

Miss. Lawmakers Pen Letter to Ag. Sec. Vilsack Seeking Use of Available Unobligated Funds

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi Congressional Delegation today encouraged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to act swiftly to allow private forest landowners in Mississippi to access unobligated emergency forest restoration funds to overcome widespread damages caused by extreme drought and subsequent...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘FARMER ACT’ TO STRENGTHEN CROP INSURANCE, MAKE COVERAGE MORE AFFORDABLE

Intended for New Farm Bill, Legislation Would Enhance Risk Management Tool for Producers

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Cites Mississippi Producers’ Woes in Making Case for Improving Crop Insurance Programs.
VIDEO:  Patrick Johnson of Tunica, National Cotton Council Vice Chairman, Advocates for FARMER Act.
PHOTO:  Senator Hyde-Smith speaks at news conference. Left to right: Patrick Johnson of the National...

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FINAL APPROVAL OF BILL THAT WILL FUND MILITARY WORK IN MISSISSIPPI

Hyde-Smith Outlines How FY24 Defense Spending Bill Benefits Mississippi 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today supported final passage of a defense spending measure that increases overall national security funding for the nation and supports defense-related work in Mississippi.

As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS FINAL FY24 HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS MISS. PUBLIC SAFETY, DISASTER MITIGATION PROJECTS

Despite Biden Admin. Resistance, Bill Security Increases Border Security, Immigration Enforcement Funding 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported final passage of a homeland security funding measure that will help address public safety and disaster mitigation activities in Mississippi, while investing more resources for border security and immigration...