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 SEEKS TO SOLIDIFY SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS
HYDE-SMITH SEEKS TO SOLIDIFY SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS
At Hearing, Senator Cites Importance of Program to Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Hearing Video: Senator Hyde-Smith Addresses Importance of Indian Diabetes Program.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today sought to solidify support for an American Indian diabetes treatment and prevention program, which is set to expire in September.
Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Interior...
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS TIGHTER USDA SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS TIGHTER USDA SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS
Senator Endorses Proposed Rule that Addresses Work Requirements & Waiver Abuse by States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today outlined her support for a proposed rule change that would encourage able-bodied individuals to find gainful work and reduce their dependence on federal assistance.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, recently issued a formal comment on the U.S. Department of...
HYDE-SMITH MOVES TO CODIFY OVERSIGHT, REGULATION OF LAB-GROWN MEAT & POULTRY
HYDE-SMITH MOVES TO CODIFY OVERSIGHT, REGULATION OF LAB-GROWN MEAT & POULTRY
Introduces Legislation Placing Inspection, Regulation & Labeling of Cell-Cultured Meat Products under USDA Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the introduction of legislation giving the U.S. Department of Agriculture primary responsibility to regulate, inspect, and label cell-cultured meat and poultry marketed to the American public.
The Cell-Cultured Meat and...
Flaggs believes city may avoid drastic action to balance budget
Vicksburg Post
Flaggs believes city may avoid drastic action to balance budget
By John Surratt
Early revenue projections and potential state and federal assistance could mean Vicksburg’s financial picture may not be as bleak as initially thought, Mayor George Flaggs said Monday.
He discussed the...
Mississippi Republican delegation votes against HEROES Act, Proxy Voting
Y’all Politics
Mississippi Republican delegation votes against HEROES Act, Proxy Voting
By Frank Corder
The U.S. House of Representatives returned last week to debate two pieces of legislation, H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. H. Res. 965 is what Republicans have termed as the Proxy Voting Scheme 2.0...
State, local virus aid bill gains bipartisan momentum
CQ Roll Call
State, local virus aid bill gains bipartisan momentum
By Paul M. Krawzak, CQ
New bipartisan legislation would provide $500 billion in aid to state and local governments, territories and tribes to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, with the smallest communities in line for a direct...