Senator Hyde-Smith supports common-sense, patient-centered health care reforms to help Mississippi families afford health insurance coverage without expanding the government’s role in providing health care. She believes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, should be repealed.
Senator Hyde-Smith appreciates the role of the state’s universities to support federal research on better prevention and treatment efforts on chronic diseases, like diabetes, that affect Mississippians disproportionally.
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the possibility of being asked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Agriculture:
“It’s an honor to be mentioned as a potential nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, but my plans are to remain in the Senate and continue to deliver for the people of Mississippi. As a former state agriculture commissioner and with my...
UNDER PRESSURE FROM HYDE-SMITH & GRASSLEY, CMS MOVES TO ADD MORE RURAL HOSPITALS TO KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM
UNDER PRESSURE FROM HYDE-SMITH & GRASSLEY, CMS MOVES TO ADD MORE RURAL HOSPITALS TO KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM
Senators Advocated for Full Use of Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today welcomed a decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to open more slots for rural hospitals to join the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program.
CMS has indicated it will develop a...
HYDE-SMITH HONORS U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS ON 2024 VETERANS DAY
HYDE-SMITH HONORS U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS ON 2024 VETERANS DAY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement on Veterans Day, honoring the sacrifices of the nation’s veterans and encouraging Mississippians to deepen their engagement with them:
“On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor and reflect on the immense sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served our nation. Their courage, strength, and commitment to protecting our freedom...
Rubio, Scott Try Again to 'Lock the Clock' on Daylight Saving Time
The Floridian
Rubio, Scott Try Again to 'Lock the Clock' on Daylight Saving Time
Jackson Bakich
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) are once again pushing for the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) the national year-round standard. In 2018...
Camp Kamassa host first group of guests, makes progress
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Camp Kamassa host first group of guests, makes progress
By Hunter Cloud
CRYSTAL SPRINGS — Six years after Camp Kamassa first broke ground, the camp for people with special needs and disabilities was able to hold its first camp. Radically Against Dystrophy, a summer camp...
Senate Democrats return to abortion playbook to find focus during Biden firestorm
Washington Examiner
Senate Democrats return to abortion playbook to find focus during Biden firestorm
By Ramsey Touchberry
Senate Democrats are hoping to take the spotlight away from the party division over President Joe Biden’s political future and put it back on a contentious election-year...
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 3612
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 3612 (Executive Calendar)
Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 36
(Senate - February 28, 2024) PDF
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Reserving the right to object.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi.
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam...
PREGNANCY CENTERS
PREGNANCY CENTERS
Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 12
(Senate - January 23, 2024) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to tell you the story of one
of my constituents named Hannah. When faced with an unplanned
pregnancy, Hannah chose life for her baby with the help of a pregnancy
cent...