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Women Making History in Congress
By Alexandra Limon
WASHINGTON D.C. - Nearly 100 years after women won the right to vote, American voters elected the most women ever to both houses of Congress. Twenty-five women are serving in the U.S. Senate and 102 women now serve...
CINDY HYDE-SMITH TAKES OATH OF OFFICE AS U.S. SENATOR FROM MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today became the first female to represent Mississippians in the United States Senate.
Hyde-Smith was sworn into office by Vice President Mike Pence, who also officiated at a ceremonial enactment of the process. Hyde-Smith was accompanied by her husband, Michael, and daughter, Anna-Michael.
Governor Phil Bryant, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Michael Smith, Vice...
U.S. SENATOR HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES SENIOR STAFF
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her senior staff, including chief of staff, deputy chiefs of staff, legislative director, and state director.
Hyde-Smith was sworn in Monday to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by former U.S. Senator Thad Cochran. Hyde-Smith has appointed the following to senior staff positions: Brad White, Chief of Staff; John G. Campbell, Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration...
U.S. SENATOR HYDE-SMITH PRESIDES OVER U.S. SENATE
Watch the Video: U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith presides over the U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today opened the Thursday session of the United States Senate, a role assigned to her as a new Senator.
Hyde-Smith opened Senate proceedings today by calling on Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black to offer a prayer, and leading the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
“This is an important responsibility and I...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR SENATE RULES CHANGE TO MOVE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to advance a resolution to change Senate rules and overcome partisan foot-dragging on judicial and executive branch nominations.
Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Rules Committee, which has approved a resolution (S.Res.355) to change the Senate rules to reduce debate time for most presidential nominees. The resolution would institute a permanent rule...
HYDE-SMITH & COCHRAN SHARE LOVE OF THE PIANO
Watch the video: Senators Hyde-Smith and Cochran at the piano.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined her predecessor retired U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) as he closes his Washington office after more than 39 years of service in the U.S. Senate.
Both Hyde-Smith and Cochran took the opportunity to enjoy the Cochran’s baby grand piano. Cochran has reluctantly decided to sell the piano, which has been a...
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today cosponsored legislation to allow law-abiding citizens with concealed carry privileges to take firearms across state lines.
Hyde-Smith has added her support to the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (S.446), which would allow qualified individuals to carry a concealed handgun into another state in accordance with that state’s laws. Concealed carry permits are...
HYDE-SMITH LAUNCHES SENATE WEBSITE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the launch of her official Senate website for use by Mississippians.
The website address is: https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/.
“My website offers helpful tools for learning about my work in the Senate and how my staff and I can assist the people of Mississippi,” Hyde-Smith said. “This site will allow Mississippians to share their ideas and concerns with me, and I look forward...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCE BILL TO DESIGNATE MEDGAR EVERS HOME AS A NATIONAL MONUMENT
Miss. Senators Move to Make Jackson Civil Rights Landmark Part of the National Park System
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation (S.2889) to designate the Medgar Evers Home in Jackson as a national monument within the National Park System.
“I have worked with my colleagues in the Mississippi congressional delegation for many...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $5.9 MILLION TO ADDRESS DEFERRED VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK REPAIRS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said the National Park Service will direct more than $5.9 million to address deferred maintenance needs at the Vicksburg National Military Park.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate appropriations subcommittee with jurisdiction over the NPS, said the $5.9 million will address erosion and ground deterioration at the historic Vicksburg...
