U.S. Senator · R · Mississippi
Cindy Hyde-Smith
- Term
- 2021–2027
- Office
- 528 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 160
- Speeches
- 1
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Hyde-Smith puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Agriculture & rural
Extensive record
Hyde-Smith's work here shows up as 50 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
50 bills
Go deeper on agriculture & rural
Their stated view
- Strengthen Agricultural Sector — Focuses on supporting farmers, protecting domestic food production, and ensuring the health and safety of agricultural imports.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect Mississippi agriculture in the Farm Bill
- Protect American Shrimpers and Seafood Industry
The record (57)
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill authoredA resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.Latest action 2022-11-17
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredSafer Shrimp Imports ActLatest action 2025-02-20
- Bill cosponsoredFishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-31
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-01-05
- Bill authoredA bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land located in Franklin County, Mississippi, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-10-27
- Bill authoredHomeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection ActLatest action 2022-03-28
Health care
Extensive record
Hyde-Smith's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 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.
Commitments tracked here
- Expand rural health care access
The record (28)
- Bill cosponsoredPreserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies ActLatest action 2025-11-07
- Bill cosponsoredImproving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
- Bill authoredA resolution honoring Mississippi's Gestational Age Act.Latest action 2025-01-22
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.Latest action 2022-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredSave Struggling Hospitals ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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 2025-09-19
- Bill cosponsoredEqual Campus Access Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredNeonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-24
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Hyde-Smith's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Support Gulf Coast fisheries and restoration
The record (29)
- 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 authoredA resolution designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month".Latest action 2026-03-27
- Bill authoredPromoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities ActLatest action 2024-03-14
- Bill cosponsoredAWRC Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-16
- 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 authoredImproving Telehealth for Underserved Communities Act of 2020Latest action 2020-06-18
- Bill authoredEmergency Water Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-16
Education
Extensive record
Hyde-Smith's work here shows up as 24 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
24 bills·1 speech
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Commitments tracked here
- Support historically Black colleges in Mississippi
The record (42)
- 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 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
- Floor speech / statementSENATE 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 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 the University of Mississippi for 175 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.Latest action 2023-11-28
- Bill authoredProtecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-12
Other
Extensive record
Hyde-Smith's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Maintain pro-life federal policy
The record (49)
- 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 honoring the victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.Latest action 2026-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.Latest action 2026-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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 2025-09-19
- 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 commemorating June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.Latest action 2025-06-25
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.Latest action 2025-05-22
Justice & civil rights
Substantial record
Hyde-Smith's work here shows up as 11 bills authored or cosponsored, tied 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.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect Gun Owners' Privacy and Information
The record (6)
- Bill authoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2023-05-18
- Bill cosponsoredFederal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-03
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Privacy in Purchases ActLatest action 2025-05-12
- Bill authoredHomeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection ActLatest action 2023-03-08
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredHomebuyers Privacy Protection ActLatest action 2025-06-17
Economy & jobs
No records matched yet
Hyde-Smith has stated a position on support rural communities, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on economy & jobs
Their stated view
- Support Rural Communities — Advocates for legislation and funding aimed at improving the economic vitality, infrastructure, and healthcare access in rural areas.
Democracy & ethics
No records matched yet
Hyde-Smith has stated a position on promote mississippi's heritage, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on democracy & ethics
Their stated view
- Promote Mississippi's Heritage — Sponsors resolutions and bills that recognize historical anniversaries, institutions, and natural sites within Mississippi.
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.
- 01Economy
Support Rural Communities
Advocates for legislation and funding aimed at improving the economic vitality, infrastructure, and healthcare access in rural areas.
- 02Agriculture
Strengthen Agricultural Sector
Focuses on supporting farmers, protecting domestic food production, and ensuring the health and safety of agricultural imports.
- 03Health
Protect Unborn Life
Sponsors bills and resolutions aimed at restricting abortion access and promoting protections for unborn children and infants.
- 04Justice
Preserve Second Amendment Rights
Supports measures that aim to protect gun ownership information and prevent new restrictions on gun owners.
- 05Democracy
Promote Mississippi's Heritage
Sponsors resolutions and bills that recognize historical anniversaries, institutions, and natural sites within Mississippi.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Environment
Support Gulf Coast fisheries and restoration
Promised to defend Mississippi Gulf Coast fishing communities and restoration funding.
Where it stands: Has pressed for Gulf restoration and fisheries funding through appropriations.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- 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 authoredA resolution designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month".Latest action 2026-03-27
- Bill authoredPromoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities ActLatest action 2024-03-14
- Bill cosponsoredAWRC Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-16
- 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 authoredImproving Telehealth for Underserved Communities Act of 2020Latest action 2020-06-18
- Bill authoredEmergency Water Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-16
- Health care
Expand rural health care access
Promised to keep rural Mississippi hospitals open and expand telehealth.
Where it stands: Has cosponsored rural hospital and telehealth measures.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredPreserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies ActLatest action 2025-11-07
- Bill cosponsoredImproving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
- Bill authoredA resolution honoring Mississippi's Gestational Age Act.Latest action 2025-01-22
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.Latest action 2022-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredSave Struggling Hospitals ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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 2025-09-19
- Bill cosponsoredEqual Campus Access Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredNeonatal Care Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-24
- Education
Support historically Black colleges in Mississippi
Promised continued federal support for Mississippi HBCUs.
Where it stands: Has backed HBCU funding provisions in appropriations bills.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- 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 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
- Floor speech / statementSENATE 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 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 the University of Mississippi for 175 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.Latest action 2023-11-28
- Bill authoredProtecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-12
- Agriculture
Protect Mississippi agriculture in the Farm Bill
Campaigned on defending crop insurance and commodity programs important to Mississippi farmers.
Where it stands: Serves on Senate Agriculture and Appropriations; a full Farm Bill reauthorization is still pending.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill authoredA resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.Latest action 2022-11-17
- 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 bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-01-05
- Bill authoredA bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land located in Franklin County, Mississippi, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-10-27
- Bill authoredHomeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection ActLatest action 2022-03-28
- 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 the Treasury and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond".Latest action 2022-03-23
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Beef Month" to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.Latest action 2026-05-13
- Social policy
Maintain pro-life federal policy
Campaigned on opposing federal funding of abortion and maintaining Hyde Amendment protections.
Where it stands: Hyde Amendment restrictions have remained in every enacted appropriations package she has voted on.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- 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 honoring the victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.Latest action 2026-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.Latest action 2026-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 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 2025-09-19
- 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 commemorating June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.Latest action 2025-06-25
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.Latest action 2025-05-22
- Justice
Protect Gun Owners' Privacy and Information
Sponsored the 'Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act' to prevent the collection and sharing of sensitive data related to firearm ownership.
Where it stands: Senator Hyde-Smith has repeatedly sponsored the 'Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act' in multiple Congresses, most recently in 2026, but it has not advanced beyond referral to committee.
On the record: 11 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2023-05-18
- Bill authoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2021-03-11
- Bill authoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2019-02-06
- Bill authoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2018-06-26
- Bill authoredGun Owner Registration Information Protection ActLatest action 2026-02-25
- Bill cosponsoredFederal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-03
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Privacy in Purchases ActLatest action 2025-05-12
- Bill authoredHomeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection ActLatest action 2023-03-08
- Agriculture
Protect American Shrimpers and Seafood Industry
Supports bills such as the 'Save Our Shrimpers Act' and 'Safer Shrimp Imports Act' to address challenges faced by domestic shrimpers and ensure fair trade practices for seafood imports.
Where it stands: Senator Hyde-Smith has sponsored the 'Safer Shrimp Imports Act' (S.XXXX) and the 'Save Our Shrimpers Act' (S.YYYY), and cosponsored the 'Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025' (S.ZZZZ), all of which are currently pending in committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSafer Shrimp Imports ActLatest action 2025-02-20
- Bill cosponsoredFishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-31
- Bill authoredSave Our Shrimpers ActLatest action 2026-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredConnected Vehicle Security Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredAmerican Food Supply Chain Resiliency ActLatest action 2026-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.Latest action 2026-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredProhibiting Foreign Adversary Interference in Cryptocurrency Markets ActLatest action 2025-04-01
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