Health Care

HYDE-SMITH SAYS TITLE IX RIGHTS FOR GIRLS THREATENED BY BIDEN ‘WOKE’ AGENDA

On 50th Anniversary of Title IX, Miss. Senator Says Transgender Focus Threatens Historic Advances by Women, Girls in Sports

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Defends Title IX at News Conference.
PHOTO:  Senator Hyde-Smith with Senators Tommy Tuberville (Ala.), Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.), and Roger Marshall, M.D. (Kan.).
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE ‘CHECKS AND BALANCES ACT’

Legislation Would End Loopholes Used by President to Circumvent Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and others to introduce legislation to close loopholes that the Biden administration has used to diminish the constitutional role of Congress in serving as a check on presidential power.

The Checks and Balances Act (S.4427) would amend the Congressional...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXPAND DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR VETERANS

‘Honoring Our PACT Act’ Would Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Hazards during Service to the Nation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for passage of a major veterans’ care measure that will dedicate long-sought resources to help military veterans suffering from chronic health issues associated with exposure to toxic hazards.

The Senate voted 84-14 to approve the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CALL ON DOJ TO PROTECT PRO-LIFE GROUPS FROM VIOLENCE

Group of Senators Cite Violence Following Leaked Draft Opinion on Mississippi Abortion Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with 14 colleagues, today called on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate and work to prevent violence against pro-life and religious organizations.

The Senators issued their call to action because of increased incidences of...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH VOW TO VOTE TO BLOCK TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ABORTIONS

Miss. Senators, Colleagues Put Majority Leader on Notice to Uphold Hyde Amendment 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among 48 Senators who today pledged to vote against any legislation that undermines the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer funding for abortion, or any other pro-life protections.

The Senators delivered their unified message in a letter to...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO GUARD AMERICAN SOVEREIGNTY AGAINST WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

Backs Sen. Ron Johnson’s Bill to Require Senate Ratification of WHO Pandemic Agreements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reported her backing for legislation that would require the U.S. Senate to ratify any convention or agreement on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the N...

MISS. LAWMAKERS SEEK WITHDRAWAL OF WHO ABORTION GUIDELINES

Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Palazzo & Guest Join Bicameral Letter Opposing U.N. “Anti-Life Recommendations”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Steven Palazzo and Michael Guest (R-Miss.) are among more than 50 lawmakers asking the World Health Organization (WHO) to retract its recent far-reaching guidelines on abortion.

In a letter to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for legislation intended to increase, improve, and sustain the palliative and hospice care workforce in order to meet growing demand for this care.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), a bipartisan measure that would enhance care for Americans with life-threatening...

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES WOMEN’S BILL OF RIGHTS

Resolution Affirms Legal Protections Afforded to Women under Federal Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday introduced a resolution to establish a Women’s Bill of Rights to affirm legal protections afforded to women under federal law.

S.Res.644 is a companion measure to H.Res.1136, introduced by U.S. Representative Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) and members of the House Republican Study Committee.  The Senate resolution...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES DEMAND ANSWERS ON FDA FAILURES BEHIND BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE

Senators Maintain Biden Administration, FDA should have Anticipated Crisis, Citing Declining Supplies Starting in mid-2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and 21 colleagues today demanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) explain why the Biden administration didn’t act sooner to ensure the availability of infant formula, supplies of which began to decline in mid-2021.

In a letter...