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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE BIDEN ADMIN. TO ADDRESS RISING RATES OF ANTISEMITISM IN K-12 SCHOOLS

Miss. Senators, 30 Colleagues Seek Enforcement of Civil Rights Title VI to Ensure School Safety for All Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among 32 Republican Senators urging the Biden administration to address antisemitism toward Jewish children in K-12 schools amid rising rates in the aftermath of Hamas’ deadly attacks against Israel.

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HYDE-SMITH GETS USDA NOMINEE COMMITMENT ON RURAL HEALTH

USDA Rural Development Nominee Stresses Importance of Rural Healthcare, Water Programs at Hearing

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Focuses on Rural Healthcare, Water Systems at Hearing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received commitments from a Biden administration nominee to commit attention and resources to U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA programs that can aid rural healthcare and water systems.

Hyde...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES TARGET PREDATORY BLACK VULTURES IN NEW LEGISLATION

Black Vulture Relief Act Would Allow Farmers & Ranchers to Protect Herds from Voracious Birds

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing legislation to allow farmers and ranchers to protect their newborn livestock from black vultures without burdensome government interference.

The Black Vulture Relief Act...

U.S. SENATE PASSES OLE MISS 175th ANNIVERSARY RESOLUTION 

Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Shaheen Welcome Unanimous Approval of Measure Commemorating University of Mississippi Milestone 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Ole Miss alumni U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) that commemorates the 175th anniversary of the University of Mississippi.

Passed by unanimous consent, the...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COSPONSOR BILL TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS

Legislation to Counter Biden Administration Attacks on Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers, Protect Federal Funding & Combat Religious Discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in introducing legislation to prohibit the federal government and states from discriminating against faith-based child welfare service...

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2023 THANKSGIVING MESSAGE

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2023 Thanksgiving Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a statement to commemorate Thanksgiving, encouraging Mississippians to remain steadfast in the “American tradition of expressed gratitude.”

“This American tradition of expressed gratitude is so important as we recognize strife in our own country and around the world,” Hyde-Smith said.

“As the Bible teaches us: ‘Let us...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH DEMAND ANSWERS OVER BIDEN’S UNPRECEDENTED PAUSE OF FIREARMS EXPORT LICENSES

46 Senators Say Consequences of Export Pause are Costly, Benefit Illicit Arms Markets 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among 46 Republican Senators demanding answers regarding a 90-day pause imposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) on the issuance of export licenses for firearms, ammunition, and certain accessories to most overseas...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CALL ON BIDEN TO ENFORCE CONGRESSIONALLY-MANDATED SANCTIONS ON IRAN

18 Senators Assert Relaxed Enforcement Allows Iran to Support Hamas, Terrorist Acts 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have joined Republican colleagues in calling on President Biden to immediately enforce oil sanctions on Iran as mandated by Congress.

Wicker and Hyde-Smith are among 18 Senators who signed a letter to Biden that also urges the...

HYDE-SMITH & PFLUGER, COLLEAGUES FILE SUPREME COURT BRIEF IN ONGOING CHALLENGE TO FDA CHEMICAL ABORTION ACTIONS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R-Texas-11) today led the filing of an amicus brief in support of the U.S. Supreme Court considering initial “approval irregularities” by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in its 2000 approval of chemical abortion drugs.

Seventeen U.S. Senators and 92 members of the House of...

SENATORS INTRODUCE OLE MISS 175th ANNIVERSARY RESOLUTION 

Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Shaheen Offer Measure to Commemorate University of Mississippi Milestone 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), joined by Ole Miss alumni U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), today introduced a resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the University of Mississippi.

The resolution highlights the growth and accomplishments of Mississippi’s flagship...