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HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK U.N. TO DESIGNATE HAMAS A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION, IMPOSE SANCTIONS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is among a bipartisan group of 34 Senators asking the United Nations (U.N.) to designate Iranian-backed Hamas as a terrorist organization and to impose sanctions on it.

The Senators argue in a letter to U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield that the lack of the terrorist organization designation and sanctions weakens efforts...

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2023 VETERANS DAY MESSAGE

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2023 Veterans Day Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a Veterans Day message in which she honors the nation’s veterans and continues to encourage Mississippians to become more engaged with veterans.

“Our veterans have fought selflessly, tirelessly, and bravely to ensure that we can enjoy a life of freedom and democracy here at home,” Hyde-Smith said.  “Their sacrifices...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES WANT POLICY CHANGES WITH BORDER SECURITY FUNDING

Hyde-Smith, Republican Appropriators Use Hearing to Argue Against Continuing Policies Fueling Border Crisis

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Wants Border Policy Changes with Supplemental Funding Request.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and fellow Senate Appropriations Committee Republicans today used a hearing on President Biden’s request for emergency funding for border security to pressure...

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO SUPPORT AFFILIATED AREA STATUS FOR TWO SITES WITH NATCHEZ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Legislation Would Designate Jefferson College & Grand Village of the Natchez Indians as NPS Affiliated Areas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday introduced legislation to include the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College into the footprint of the Natchez National Historical Park.

Hyde-Smith introduced the Grand Village of the...

HYDE-SMITH WANTS CATCH-AND-RELEASE DATA MADE PUBLIC, COSPONSORS BORDER TRANSPARENCY ACT

Legislation Would Require the Biden Administration to Release Data on Unlawful Migrant Release Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for new legislation to lift the veil of secrecy surrounding Biden border policies by forcing the administration to accurately report how it is handling migrants encountered at the border.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CONDEMN BIDEN ADMIN. FOR FUNDING ABORTIONS FOR MINORS AT THE BORDER

Proposed HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement Rule Blatantly Violates Use of Taxpayer Dollars to Fund Abortions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today joined eight colleagues in submitting a comment letter in “fervent opposition” to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed rule that would sanction the use taxpayer dollars...

HYDE-SMITH LEADS BIPARTISAN GROUP SEEKING LONGER COMMENT PERIOD ON MAJOR AG WORKER PROGRAM REFORMS 

28 Senators Ask DHS, DOL to Giver Farmers, Ranchers Another 60 Days to Assess Proposed H-2A Program Reforms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is leading a bipartisan group of Senators in asking two federal agencies to give farmers and ranchers more time to review and comment on significant reforms to the H-2A temporary agricultural workers program.

In letters to...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS SENATE-PASSED MILITARY CONSTRUCTION BILL RECOMMENDS $83 MILLION FOR MISS. INSTALLATIONS

Senator Worked with Committee Colleagues to Fund Miss. Projects, Veterans' Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted for Senate passage of legislation that directs more than $83 million for military construction projects at Columbus Air Force Base, Keesler Air Force Base, and Army and Air National Guard...

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES SENATE PASSAGE OF TRANSPORTATION, HUD FUNDING BILL

As Ranking Republican, Hyde-Smith Will Serve on Conference Panel to Finalize Bill with Benefits for Mississippi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today approved legislation that U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) helped write to fund transportation, housing, and community development projects benefitting Mississippi and the nation.

The Senate passed the FY2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO PASS AGRICULTURE FUNDING BILL WITH BENEFITS FOR MISS. 

Hyde-Smith Worked with Committee Colleagues to Advance Miss. Interests in Senate-Passed Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today said agricultural programs and rural infrastructure projects in Mississippi will benefit from Senate passage of the FY2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies...