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.  She believes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, should be repealed.

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 STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the possibility of being asked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Agriculture:

“It’s an honor to be mentioned as a potential nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, but my plans are to remain in the Senate and continue to deliver for the people of Mississippi.  As a former state agriculture commissioner and with my...

UNDER PRESSURE FROM HYDE-SMITH & GRASSLEY, CMS MOVES TO ADD MORE RURAL HOSPITALS TO KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM

UNDER PRESSURE FROM HYDE-SMITH & GRASSLEY, CMS MOVES TO ADD MORE RURAL HOSPITALS TO KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Senators Advocated for Full Use of Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today welcomed a decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to open more slots for rural hospitals to join the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program.

CMS has indicated it will develop a...

HYDE-SMITH HONORS U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS ON 2024 VETERANS DAY

HYDE-SMITH HONORS U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS ON 2024 VETERANS DAY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement on Veterans Day, honoring the sacrifices of the nation’s veterans and encouraging Mississippians to deepen their engagement with them:

“On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor and reflect on the immense sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served our nation.  Their courage, strength, and commitment to protecting our freedom...

Rubio, Scott Try Again to 'Lock the Clock' on Daylight Saving Time

The Floridian

Rubio, Scott Try Again to 'Lock the Clock' on Daylight Saving Time

Jackson Bakich

Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) are once again pushing for the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) the national year-round standard. In 2018...

Camp Kamassa host first group of guests, makes progress

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Camp Kamassa host first group of guests, makes progress

By Hunter Cloud

CRYSTAL SPRINGS — Six years after Camp Kamassa first broke ground, the camp for people with special needs and disabilities was able to hold its first camp. Radically Against Dystrophy, a summer camp...

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 3612

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 3612 (Executive Calendar)

Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 36
(Senate - February 28, 2024) PDF

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Reserving the right to object.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi.

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam...

PREGNANCY CENTERS

PREGNANCY CENTERS

Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 12
(Senate - January 23, 2024) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to tell you the story of one 
of my constituents named Hannah. When faced with an unplanned 
pregnancy, Hannah chose life for her baby with the help of a pregnancy 
cent...

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 631

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 631

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 108
(Senate - June 21, 2023) PDF

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there an objection?
  
  The Senator from Mississippi.
  
  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, this bill presents a solution in 
search of a problem. Unfortunately, it...