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HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON U.S. SUPREME COURT NOMINEE BRETT M. KAVANAUGH
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) tonight released the following statement regarding President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court:
 
“I believe Judge Kavanaugh is a well-qualified conservative jurist, and I commend President Trump for his commitment to naming Supreme...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $6.32 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT 15 LOCAL AIRPORTS

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $6.32 million in grants to make improvements at 15 local airports throughout Mississippi.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport improvement grants will support infrastructure construction, safety improvements, and equipment acquisition.  The grants, which range from $1.0 million for...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $6.32 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT 15 LOCAL AIRPORTS

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $6.32 million in grants to make improvements at 15 local airports throughout Mississippi.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport improvement grants will support infrastructure construction, safety improvements, and equipment acquisition.  The grants, which range from $1.0 million for...

HYDE-SMITH PLEDGES TO BE ADVOCATE FOR KAVANAUGH CONFIRMATION

Supreme Court Nominee Meets with Miss. Senator in Buildup to Confirmation Proceedings

 
Senator Hyde-Smith meets with Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh.
Hyde-Smith Statement:  https://youtu.be/FVpiV0LdSOA
Background Video:  https://youtu.be/AwaqAaAu-ik
Still Photograph:  https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/media/274#overlay-context

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today met with Judge Brett M...

HYDE-SMITH PLEDGES TO BE ADVOCATE FOR KAVANAUGH CONFIRMATION

Supreme Court Nominee Meets with Miss. Senator in Buildup to Confirmation Proceedings

 
Senator Hyde-Smith meets with Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh.
Hyde-Smith Statement:  https://youtu.be/FVpiV0LdSOA
Background Video:  https://youtu.be/AwaqAaAu-ik
Still Photograph:  https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/media/274#overlay-context

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today met with Judge Brett M...

MISSISSIPPIANS NEED A REFORMED, SOLVENT FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

By U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)

In the middle of hurricane season, the federal government is again days away from allowing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to lapse.

Over the past 50 years, the NFIP has reduced flood risks and helped Mississippi families, communities and businesses recover from the financial burdens caused by flooding.

Congress needs to act before July 31 to ensure the NFIP doesn’t expire...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to beat the midnight expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program, sending a four-month extension to President Trump.

The Senate voted 86-12 to extend the NFIP through Nov. 30, 2018.  The measure (S.1182) passed the House last week.  It does not include any reforms to the system.

“Many Mississippians rely on the National Flood Insurance Program.  It won’t...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS PERMANENT “DEATH TAX” REPEAL BILL

Enacting Permanent Repeal Would Help Next Generation Keep Family Farms, Businesses Alive

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for legislation to repeal the federal estate tax or “death tax” permanently.

The Death Tax Repeal Act (S.205) would end collection of punitive taxes collected by the federal government from family-owned farms, ranches, and small businesses once their owners pass...

KAVANAUGH’S QUALIFICATIONS TO TAKE CENTER STAGE AT CONFIRMATION HEARING

Senate Judiciary Committee Schedules Sept. 4 Hearing for U.S. Supreme Court Nominee

By U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)

Mississippians will have an opportunity soon to learn first-hand what I already know—that Judge Brett Kavanaugh is an excellent choice to serve on the United States Supreme Court.

When Judge Kavanaugh raises his right hand at the start of his confirmation hearing on September 4, the people of...