Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state. The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.
Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.
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Mississippi charters receive $600k in federal grant funding
By Julia James
Mississippi charter schools received $600,000 in grant funding from the federal government to use on technology and general supplies, the Charter School Authorizer Board announced Monday.
The money...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CHALLENGE BIDEN’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL ATTACK AGAINST RELIGIOUS STUDENT GROUPS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for legislation to ensure religious student organizations do not face discrimination on college campuses.
Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Equal Campus Access Act of 2023 (S.985), which was introduced this week by U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.).
“Colleges and universities should not be in the...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH FIGHT BIDEN’S UNLAWFUL STUDENT DEBT POLICY
Miss. Senators Miss. Senators Join Resolution to Overturn Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Monday joined 39 of their Republican colleagues in a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn President Biden’s student loan cancellation scheme.
If enacted, the resolution (S.J.Res.22) would stop Biden’s plan to transfer up to $20,000 in...
HYDE-SMITH, CRUZ OFFER CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CEMENT SUPREME COURT AT NINE JUSTICES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and others in reintroducing a proposed constitutional amendment that would ensure only nine justices could serve on the U.S. Supreme Court at a time.
The “Keep Nine” constitutional amendment is paired with a Cruz bill to create a point of order requiring a supermajority (two-thirds) vote before any...
HYDE-SMITH READIES FOR FIRST TRANSPORTATION APROPRIATIONS HEARING WITH 118th COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET
Miss. Senator Takes Leading Role on Transportation, HUD Appropriations Subcommittee, Keeps Overall Committee Spots
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s (R-Miss.) first hearing as the new ranking member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee will occur Thursday as the Senate Appropriations Committee...
HYDE-SMITH SAYS BIDEN BUDGET ‘WILL DO ANYTHING BUT HELP’ NATION
In Speech, Hyde-Smith Chides President’s Budget for Big Spending, Higher Taxes, Inattention to Debt Reduction.
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Says Budget Signals Biden Not Serious About Controlling Debt, Spending.
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith’s Complete Floor Speech.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said Mississippians and all Americans will pay the price in higher taxes, more inflation, and unstainable...
HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION OUTLINES ILLEGITIMACY OF EFFORT TO REVIVE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
Introduces Resolution Outlining Why Congress Lacks Authority to Deem Failed ERA Ratified as Part of the U.S. Constitution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced a resolution that affirms Congress has no authority to declare the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ratified as part of the U.S. Constitution.
Hyde-Smith, chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, offered the Equal Rights...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES FIGHT EFFORT TO WEAKEN PUBLIC CHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MIGRANTS
Biden Administration Rule Broadens List of Long-term Benefits Migrants Can Have without Risking Immigration Status
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) in an effort to repeal a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that dramatically scales back the number of taxpayer-funded benefits immigrants can use without...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CONGRATULATE MISS. STUDENTS IN 2023 U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
Two Northwest Rankin High School Students Represent State in Prestigious National Program
PHOTO: U.S. Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker with Joshua Bowman and Nadia Hardin.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today congratulated Joshua Bowman and Nadia Harden, both of Brandon, on their selection to represent Mississippi at the 61st annual United States Senate...
HYDE-SMITH, ROSEN & KELLY OFFER BIPARTISAN BILL TO SUPPORT WORKERS ENTERING OR RETURNING TO STEM CAREERS
Bill Would Create Incentives for Businesses to Fill STEM Jobs with Mid-Career Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jackie Rosen (D-Nevada), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to provide funding to support mid-career internships, known as “returnships,” for workers seeking to return to or transition into the STEM workforce.
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