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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCE BILL TO DESIGNATE MEDGAR AND MYRLIE EVERS HOME AS A NATIONAL MONUMENT

Miss. Senators Move to Make Jackson Civil Rights Landmark Part of the National Park System

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) reintroduced their legislation to designate the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home in Jackson as a national monument within the National Park System.
 

“The Medgar and Myrlie Evers home is of great historic significance to the...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON AGREEMENT TO END PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement after President Trump announced an agreement to end the partial government shutdown with a continuing resolution extending through Feb. 15.

“I respect the President’s decision to reopen closed portions of the federal government and end the hardship the shutdown has caused many people in Mississippi and around the country.  We’ll...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Reacts to the State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) tonight issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s State of the Union Address to the nation:
 
“President Trump set out an optimistic message that challenges us to embrace unity and work together to keep our economy strong and solve the problems facing our country.
 
“I like this message, which will help...

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS RULE CHANGE TO SMASH DEMOCRAT ROADBLOCK ON TRUMP NOMINEES

Rules Committee Approves Resolution Addressing Sub-Cabinet Level Nominations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee approval of a resolution to reduce Democratic delay tactics on scores of President Trump’s nominees to lead federal agencies.
 
Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, which approved a resolution (S.Res.50) to improve procedures...

VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith’s Move-In Day Welcome

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in Washington, D.C., has moved to suite 702 of the Hart Senate Office Building.
 
“My staff and I look forward to working for Mississippians from our new space, and welcome everyone to stop by when you’re in Washington,” Hyde-Smith said.

 
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
702 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C.  20510-2504
Phone:  (202) 224-5054
Fax:  (202) 224-5321
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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH PRAISE APPROVAL OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOLUTION

Measure Celebrates African American Achievements, Cites Notable Mississippians

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised approval of a Black History Month resolution honoring the achievements of African Americans, including notable leaders from Mississippi.
 
The Senate resolution, approved by unanimous consent Thursday night, cites the history of African Americans...

MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION IN WAKE OF DEVASTATING STORMS AND RECORD FLOODING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mississippi’s congressional delegation, which includes U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), and Michael Guest (R-Miss.), today sent a letter to President Trump requesting full consideration of Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant’s request for a...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO KEEP U.S. SUPREME COURT AT NINE JUSTICES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today became an original cosponsor of a constitutional amendment limiting the Supreme Court of the United States to nine justices.
 
The Supreme Court has had nine seats since 1869, and the amendment introduced Monday by Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) would amend the U.S. Constitution to keep the current composition of the court.  The amendment is a...

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS EFFORT TO OVECOME DEMOCRAT FILIBUSTER OF TRUMP NOMINEES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted in support of a new effort to overcome persistent and ongoing Democratic filibusters of even the most noncontroversial Trump nominees.
 
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Rules Committee, said Democratic obstructionism to hundreds of people nominated by President Trump is having an effect on how federal services are delivered to Mississippians.
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FOR NATIONAL POLICE WEEK, HYDE-SMITH HONORS MISS. OFFICERS KILLED IN 2018

Senator Pays Tribute to Law Enforcement, Set to Participate in 38th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on Wednesday

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith delivers National Police Week tribute.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today commemorated Mississippi police officers who were killed in 2018 and are being recognized during National Police Week in Washington.

Hyde-Smith delivered...