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HYDE-SMITH FOCUSES ON STATES’ ROLES IN ENERGY PROJECTS OF ‘NATIONAL INTEREST’

Senate Energy Committee Hearing Examines Permitting Reform Process for Energy Projects

 
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Focuses on States’ Roles in Energy Projects of “National Interest”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today focused on the rights of states in approving energy projects within their borders as Congress renews efforts to reform the federal permitting process to help ensure the...

HYDE-SMITH, COTTON INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT FREE SPEECH ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday joined forces with U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing legislation to protect the First Amendment rights of students at public universities from unconstitutional speech codes and so-called free speech zones.

The Campus Free Speech Restoration Act (S.1511), includes provisions to assure free speech rights at public and private...

HYDE-SMITH JOINS BILL TO PROMOTE PHARMACIST-DELIVERED MEDICAL CARE FOR SENIORS

Cosponsors Bipartisan Grassley Bill to Improve Access to Care in Rural, Underserved Areas 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) in reintroducing bipartisan legislation to allow pharmacists in rural and underserved areas to offer basic health care services to Medicare beneficiaries.

The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act...

HYDE-SMITH WANTS MORE AG PERSPECTIVES CONSIDERED IN EPA PESTICIDE REVIEWS

Miss. Senator Asks Nominee to Commit to Improving USDA-EPA Coordination

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Addresses USDA-EPA Interaction on Pest Control Regulations.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received a commitment from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nominee to ensure agriculture interests are truly considered as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the pesticides...

HYDE-SMITH, LANKFORD LEAD LETTERS TO PHARMACIES ON ABORTION DRUG DISTRIBUTION

Letters Advise Companies of Federal, State Laws Restricting Distribution of Abortion Drugs 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) led colleagues in letters to seven major U.S. pharmacies that warn them of their obligations under federal and state laws, including longstanding federal laws that criminalize the mailing and interstate shipment of abortion drugs.

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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH RESPOND TO YAZOO BACKWATER AREA WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

Miss. Senators Will Host Media Availability in Vicksburg Friday

Click here to download video of Senator Wicker and Senator Hyde-Smith’s reaction.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today responded to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement of a preferred approach to solve flooding in the Yazoo Backwater...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS CREDIT OPTIONS, RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS KEY TO FUTURE OF U.S. AGRICULTURE

Hyde-Smith Subcommittee Conducts Second Farm Bill Hearing on Risk Management

 
VIDEO CLIP:  Senator Hyde-Smith on Agricultural Producers’ Access to Affordable and Flexible Credit Options.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Witnesses.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Opening Statement.
TEXT:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Opening Statement.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today stressed the need...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT

Measure Holds Big Tech Accountable, Gives Parents & Kids Tools to Ward Off Harmful Content

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today cosponsored comprehensive legislation to protect children online and hold Big Tech accountable.

The Kids Online Safety Act of 2023 (S.1409) seeks to provide young people and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency they need to protect against online harms, while requiring social...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PROTECT AMERICAN TAXPAYERS

‘IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act’ Offered as Agency Begins Hiring 87,000 More IRS Agents 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today cosponsored legislation that would help protect taxpayers from being strong armed into accepting settlements under the threat of financial penalties imposed by the Internal Revenue Service.

The IRS Accountability and Taxpayer Protection Act (S.1249) was introduced by U...

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES PRODUCER INPUT ON IMPROVING FARM SAFETY NET

Hyde-Smith Subcommittee Conducts First of Two Farm Bill Hearings, Tunica Cotton Farmer Testifies 

VIDEO CLIP:  Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Updating the Farm Safety Net.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Seeks Input from Witnesses.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Opening Statement.
TEXT:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Opening Statement.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today helped lead a 2023 Farm Bill hearing to receive...