Cindy Hyde-Smith

Save Our Shrimpers Act

Save Our Shrimpers Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank) to oppose providing financial assistance for any project to support shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in a borrowing country. Treasury may waive this requirement with respect to a project upon notifying Congress that the waiver is in the national interest of the United States. The requirement expires seven years after the enactment of this bill.

A bill to establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

This bill establishes the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Natchez, Mississippi, as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The bill also establishes Historic Jefferson College in Natchez, Mississippi, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, subject to the Department of the Interior's determination that the site meets established criteria for affiliated areas.

A resolution designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month".

This resolution designates April 2026 as National Native Plant Month.

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act This bill prohibits federal funding of, or support for, state databases that list (1) firearms lawfully owned or possessed by individuals, or (2) individuals who lawfully own or possess firearms.

BO’s Act

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The bill title "BO's Act" is too vague, and the subjects listed only indicate it relates to health without specifying what health policy it addresses. To provide a meaningful plain-English explanation of what this bill would actually do and who it affects, I would need more details about its specific provisions or purpose.

SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026

This bill aims to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and newborns, likely through measures such as expanding access to prenatal care, maternal health services, or support programs for new mothers and infants. The legislation would affect pregnant women, new parents, healthcare providers, and potentially hospitals or clinics that provide maternity services. The specific details of what programs or funding it would create or expand are not yet clear from its current status in the Senate health committee.

Middle Mile for Rural America Act

Middle Mile for Rural America Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 a Department of Agriculture program to support middle mile broadband infrastructure in rural areas. Under the program, m iddle mile infrastructure is broadband infrastructure that does not connect directly to end users (including anchor institutions) and may include interoffice transport, backhaul, internet connectivity, data centers, or special access transport to rural areas. The program provides grants, loans, and loan guarantees for middle mile projects in rural areas. It was established in 2018 but has not been funded.

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.

Farmers would receive government grants to help pay for installing safety cages on their tractors that protect them if the vehicle tips over, reducing serious injuries and deaths from tractor rollovers. The Department of Agriculture would manage the grant program and cover a portion of the retrofitting costs for eligible farmers. This would make safety upgrades more affordable for agricultural workers who operate these machines daily.

A resolution commending Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, for 100 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.

This resolution commends Delta State University for its 100 years of service to Mississippi and the United States. It also recognizes Delta State University for its academic, cultural, and athletic excellence.

LABEL Act

The proposal would require clearer labeling of food products to help consumers make informed choices about what they eat. It affects food manufacturers, retailers, and shoppers by potentially mandating disclosure of ingredients, nutritional information, or other details on packaging. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Agriculture Committee.

A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2025, as "LDL-C Awareness Day".

This resolution designates September 2025 as National Cholesterol Education Month and September 30, 2025, as Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) Awareness Day.

A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

This resolution designates September 25, 2025, as National Ataxia Awareness Day. Ataxia is a clinical manifestation that indicates degeneration or dysfunction of the brain that negatively affects coordination, precision, and accurate timing of physical movements.

A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Infant Mortality Awareness Month", raising awareness of infant mortality, and increasing efforts to reduce infant mortality.

The Senate has officially designated September 2025 as "National Infant Mortality Awareness Month" to draw attention to the problem of babies dying in infancy and to encourage efforts to reduce these deaths. This symbolic designation aims to raise public awareness about infant mortality rates and support initiatives that help keep newborns and young infants healthy. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate without any changes.

A bill to amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to make technical corrections.

The bill makes technical corrections to existing laws that help protect victims of human trafficking and support anti-trafficking efforts internationally. These changes clarify language and fix procedural issues in the law without fundamentally changing how the government combats trafficking or assists survivors. The bill affects government agencies, international organizations, and nonprofits working to prevent trafficking and help victims rebuild their lives.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to DOT for the Office of the Secretary, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, the Maritime Administration, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and the Office of Inspector General. The bill provides appropriations to HUD for Management and Administration, Public and Indian Housing, Community Planning and Development, Housing Programs, the Federal Housing Administration, the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Policy Development and Research, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, and the Office of Inspector General. The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including the Access Board, the Federal Maritime Commission, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Office of Inspector General, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, the Surface Transportation Board, and The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Solid American Hardwood Tax Credit Act

This bill would create a tax credit for companies that manufacture products from American-grown hardwood, making it cheaper for them to use domestic wood instead of imported alternatives. The credit would apply to businesses in the wood products industry, potentially encouraging them to source more materials from U.S. forests and support domestic timber operations. The goal is to boost the American hardwood industry by making it more financially competitive.

Buying American Cotton Act of 2025

This bill would likely require or incentivize the federal government and companies receiving federal contracts or tax benefits to purchase cotton grown in the United States rather than imported cotton. The measure would affect textile manufacturers, clothing companies, and federal agencies that buy cotton products, potentially increasing costs for these buyers but supporting American cotton farmers and domestic textile producers.

RESTORE Act

I don't have enough information about this specific bill to write an accurate summary. The title "RESTORE Act" and subject area of "Health" could apply to many different pieces of legislation with different purposes and effects. To provide you with a factual, accurate summary of what this bill would actually do and who it affects, I would need additional details such as the bill number, the specific provisions it contains, or a description of its main goals.

A resolution recognizing the 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and the historical significance of the city.

Congress is officially recognizing that Vicksburg, Mississippi is celebrating 200 years since it became an incorporated city and acknowledging its importance in American history. The resolution honors the city's historical significance and its contributions to the nation. This is a ceremonial measure that passed the Senate without any objections.

A resolution designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month".

This resolution designates April 2025 as National Native Plant Month.

Respect State Housing Laws Act

This bill would prevent the federal government from overriding state and local housing laws, allowing states to maintain their own rules about zoning, building codes, and housing regulations without federal interference. It affects homebuilders, developers, state and local governments, and anyone involved in housing policy by protecting state authority over how communities develop and what types of housing can be built in different areas.