Budget

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S 2021 BUDGET PLAN

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s FY2021 budget request:

“The President’s budget requests represents the Administration’s priorities.  I appreciate the President’s attention to our national defense, border security, and the need to tackle a very concerning budget deficit.  It will be challenging, but I hope we...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Statement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s third State of the Union Address to the nation:

“I applaud President Trump for remaining optimistic despite these contentious times.  He reminds us that there is more work to do to continue the great American comeback.

“The President’s strong America-first, pro-growth agenda is...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS FDA SHOULD FOLLOW LAW TO EXPEDITE APPROVAL OF LOWER-COST INSULIN PRODUCTS

Miss. Senator Successfully Advocated for Inclusion of Insulin Affordability Provisions in FY2020 Appropriations Measure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must act expeditiously to implement legislation she cosponsored to help reduce prices by accelerating the approval of lower-cost, generic insulin products.

Hyde-Smith cosponsored...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH RECOMMEND CONFIRMATION OF CORY WILSON TO SERVE ON U.S. DISTRICT COURT

Senate Judiciary Committee Conducts Hearing on Mississippian Nominated by Trump for Federal Bench Position

VIDEO:  Wicker Introduces Judge Wilson.
VIDEO:  Hyde-Smith Introduces Judge Wilson.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today offered strong recommendations for Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Cory T. Wilson to be a U.S. District Court Judge for...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND PRESIDENT “SOLID” FUNDING BILLS THAT BENEFIT U.S. & MISS.

As Senate Appropriator, Hyde-Smith Worked to Secure Funding for Mississippi Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today supported Senate passage of two FY2020 appropriations packages with critical funding for national defense, border security, and programs of importance to Mississippians.

The Senate on Thursday voted to send...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR DEFENSE POLICY BILL

Measure Setting National Security Policies, Military Pay Raise Headed to President Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for final passage of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes national security policies, military personnel pay raise, and appropriations to continue President Trump’s agenda to rebuild the military.

The Senate approved the FY2020 NDAA on a 86-8 vote, completing...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PROTECT BUSINESSES, CONSUMERS FROM MISGUIDED FEDERAL AGENCY INITIATIVES

Legislation Prompted by Obama-era Operation Choke Point to Deny Banking Services to Firearm Businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined with Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to introduce legislation to block unconstitutional initiatives like the Obama-era program that pressured financial institutions from offering banking services to businesses selling firearms...