Cindy Hyde-Smith

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• Other

  Extensive record

  Hyde-Smith's profile cites 89 bills authored or cosponsored and 4 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  89 bills

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  Commitments tracked here

  • Maintain pro-life federal policy
    • Member website: hydesmith.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “other maintain pro-life federal policy”

  The record (93)

  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the pilots, maintainers, analysts, sailors, support aircraft, and families, among various other essential groups involved in the success of Operation Midnight Hammer.Latest action 2025-10-06
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing and honoring teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification.Latest action 2025-03-14
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.Latest action 2026-09-28
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the sources of the authority to issue regulations regarding certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act.Latest action 2018-06-20
  • Bill cosponsoredVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".Latest action 2020-07-30
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day".Latest action 2025-11-19
  • Bill authoredA resolution establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law.Latest action 2022-05-19

• Agriculture & rural

  Extensive record

  Hyde-Smith's profile cites 86 bills authored or cosponsored and 2 other congressional records as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.

  86 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Strengthen Agricultural Sector — Focuses on supporting farmers, protecting domestic food production, and ensuring the health and safety of agricultural imports.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural strengthen agricultural sector”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Protect Mississippi agriculture in the Farm Bill
    • Member website: hydesmith.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural protect mississippi agriculture”
  • Protect American Shrimpers and Seafood Industry
    • Member website: hydesmith.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural protect shrimpers seafood”

  The record (88)

  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2025-07-30
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2026-07-30
  • Bill authoredA resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.Latest action 2022-11-17
  • Bill cosponsoredFARM Home Loans Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-24
  • Bill authoredSafer Shrimp Imports ActLatest action 2025-02-20
  • Bill authoredHomeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection ActLatest action 2023-03-08
  • Bill cosponsoredFARMER Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-08
  • Bill cosponsoredFishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-31

• Education

  Extensive record

  Hyde-Smith's profile cites 65 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  65 bills

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  Commitments tracked here

  • Support historically Black colleges in Mississippi
    • Member website: hydesmith.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “education historically black colleges mississippi”

  The record (66)

  • Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance".Latest action 2024-06-12
  • Bill authoredA resolution commending Blue Mountain Christian University for 150 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.Latest action 2024-01-31
  • Bill authoredA resolution commending Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, for 100 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.Latest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Northwest Mississippi Community College and celebrating a century of educational excellence, workforce development, student success, and service to the people of Mississippi and the United States.Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredA resolution commending the University of Mississippi for 175 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.Latest action 2023-11-28
  • Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 831--RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT SUCCESS, AND...Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredA resolution commending Mississippi Christian University for 200 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.Latest action 2026-07-30
  • Bill authoredRESTORE ActLatest action 2025-05-22

• Environment & energy

  Extensive record

  Hyde-Smith's profile cites 33 bills authored or cosponsored and 3 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  33 bills

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  Commitments tracked here

  • Support Gulf Coast fisheries and restoration
    • Member website: hydesmith.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy gulf coast fisheries”

  The record (36)

  • Bill authoredA resolution observing the 20th anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and recognizing the progress of efforts to rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region.Latest action 2025-07-29
  • Bill cosponsoredStrengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredFlood Reduction, Wildlife Habitat, and Water Quality Improvement Act of 2019Latest action 2019-07-31
  • Bill authoredMigratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans ActLatest action 2018-05-23
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.Latest action 2026-09-30
  • Bill cosponsoredEnd Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-12
  • Bill authoredPromoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities ActLatest action 2024-03-14
  • Bill cosponsoredAWRC Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-16

• Health care

  Extensive record

  Hyde-Smith's profile cites 33 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  33 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Protect Unborn Life — Sponsors bills and resolutions aimed at restricting abortion access and promoting protections for unborn children and infants.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care protect unborn life”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Expand rural health care access
    • Member website: hydesmith.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care expand rural health”

  The record (33)

  • Bill cosponsoredImproving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
  • Bill cosponsoredPreserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies ActLatest action 2025-11-07
  • Bill cosponsoredRural Health Innovation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-25
  • Bill cosponsoredPalliative Care and Hospice Education and Training ActLatest action 2026-03-19
  • Bill cosponsoredNeonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2026, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.Latest action 2026-09-16
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.Latest action 2026-09-30
  • Bill cosponsoredImproving Mental Health Access for Students ActLatest action 2025-06-02

• Justice & civil rights

  Substantial record

  Hyde-Smith's profile cites 11 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  11 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Preserve Second Amendment Rights — Supports measures that aim to protect gun ownership information and prevent new restrictions on gun owners.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights preserve second”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Protect Gun Owners' Privacy and Information
    • Member website: hydesmith.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights protect gun”

  The record (11)

  • Bill authoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2026-02-25
  • Bill authoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2019-02-06
  • Bill authoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2021-03-11
  • Bill authoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2023-05-18
  • Bill authoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2018-06-26
  • Bill cosponsoredFederal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-03
  • Bill cosponsoredHomebuyers Privacy Protection ActLatest action 2025-06-17
  • Bill authoredHomeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection ActLatest action 2022-03-28

• Economy & jobs

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  Hyde-Smith has stated a position on support rural communities, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.

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  Their stated view

  • Support Rural Communities — Advocates for legislation and funding aimed at improving the economic vitality, infrastructure, and healthcare access in rural areas.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs rural communities”

• Democracy & ethics

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  Hyde-Smith has stated a position on promote mississippi's heritage, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.

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  Their stated view

  • Promote Mississippi's Heritage — Sponsors resolutions and bills that recognize historical anniversaries, institutions, and natural sites within Mississippi.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “democracy ethics promote mississippi heritage”

What Hyde-Smith stands for

The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.

1. 01

   Economy

   Support Rural Communities

   Advocates for legislation and funding aimed at improving the economic vitality, infrastructure, and healthcare access in rural areas.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “economy rural communities”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
2. 02

   Agriculture

   Strengthen Agricultural Sector

   Focuses on supporting farmers, protecting domestic food production, and ensuring the health and safety of agricultural imports.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “agriculture strengthen agricultural sector”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
3. 03

   Health

   Protect Unborn Life

   Sponsors bills and resolutions aimed at restricting abortion access and promoting protections for unborn children and infants.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “health protect unborn life”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
4. 04

   Justice

   Preserve Second Amendment Rights

   Supports measures that aim to protect gun ownership information and prevent new restrictions on gun owners.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “justice preserve second amendment rights”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
5. 05

   Democracy

   Promote Mississippi's Heritage

   Sponsors resolutions and bills that recognize historical anniversaries, institutions, and natural sites within Mississippi.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “democracy promote mississippi heritage”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN