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HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS U.S. RELIANCE ON RUSSIAN URANIUM TO FUEL NUCLEAR POWER

Senate Energy Committee Examines U.S. Nuclear Fuel Cycle Challenges

 
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Question on Sanctioning Russian Uranium Imports.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday advocated ending uranium imports from Russia, which remains one of the few Russian products not sanctioned by the United States following Vladimir Putin’s 2023 invasion of Ukraine.

The Senate Energy and...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS TRAVELER’S GUN RIGHTS ACT

Bill to Protect the 2nd Amendment Rights of Full-time RVers, Active Duty Military

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in reintroducing legislation that would remove roadblocks that prevent individuals with no fixed physical residence from completing an instant background check prior to a firearm transfer.

The Traveler’s Gun Rights Act (S.741) would clarify “state of...

HYDE-SMITH PANS BIDEN’S FY2024 BUDGET PLAN

‘The best thing about President Biden’s 2024 budget wish list is that it’s dead on arrival.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today panned President Biden’s FY2024 budget plan that relies on massive tax increases, more federal spending, and bogus deficit cutting gimmicks.

“The best thing about President Biden’s 2024 budget wish list is that it’s dead on arrival.  It is not...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES FIGHT EFFORT TO WEAKEN PUBLIC CHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MIGRANTS

Biden Administration Rule Broadens List of Long-term Benefits Migrants Can Have without Risking Immigration Status

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) in an effort to repeal a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that dramatically scales back the number of taxpayer-funded benefits immigrants can use without...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CONGRATULATE MISS. STUDENTS IN 2023 U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM

Two Northwest Rankin High School Students Represent State in Prestigious National Program 

PHOTO:  U.S. Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker with Joshua Bowman and Nadia Hardin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today congratulated Joshua Bowman and Nadia Harden, both of Brandon, on their selection to represent Mississippi at the 61st annual United States Senate...

HYDE-SMITH CONDEMNS SOFT-ON-CRIME D.C. LAW, BLASTS NATIONAL VIOLENT CRIME SURGE

In Speech, Miss. Senator Supports Congressional Bid to Halt Easing Criminal Penalties

  
VIDEO CLIP:  Senator Hyde-Smith Delivers Speech Blasting Violent Crime Surge, New D.C. Criminal Code Act.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Complete Speech.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today criticized the policies and laws leading to a surge in violent crime in cities nationwide, including an effort by...

HYDE-SMITH LEADS RENEWED EFFORT TO HELP FLOOD INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS

Reintroduces Bill to Create Options for Policyholders as Higher FEMA Flood Insurance Premiums Kick In

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reintroduced her legislation to protect policyholders from higher National Flood Insurance Program premiums until the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) meets certain accountability and transparency requirements.

The Homeowner Flood Insurance...

HYDE-SMITH CHALLENGES HHS RULE WEAKENING CONSCIENCE PROTECTIONS

Miss. Senator Joins Bicameral Response on Proposed Rule that Would Weaken Religious Freedom Protections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined in demanding modifications to a Biden administration proposed rule to ensure adherence to federal laws protecting the conscience protections for medical professionals who object to some procedures, such as abortion, for religious, moral, or ethical reasons.

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HYDE-SMITH, ROSEN & KELLY OFFER BIPARTISAN BILL TO SUPPORT WORKERS ENTERING OR RETURNING TO STEM CAREERS

Bill Would Create Incentives for Businesses to Fill STEM Jobs with Mid-Career Workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jackie Rosen (D-Nevada), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.)  today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to provide funding to support mid-career internships, known as “returnships,” for workers seeking to return to or transition into the STEM workforce.

Th...

HYDE-SMITH AGAIN JUMPS AT CHANCE TO END ‘SPRING FORWARD’ ‘FALL BACK’ RIGMAROLE

Cosponsors Senator Rubio’s New ‘Sunshine Protection Act’ to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While the nation prepares to change their clocks next weekend, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week again threw her support behind the effort to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent across the United States.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Sunshine Protection Act of 2023 (S...