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Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith

RRepublicanMS · Senator
69
/ 100
Above Average
Attendance99
Avg: 98
Independence65
Avg: 55
Bipartisan Tone32
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency31
Avg: 47

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
15
Bills Sponsored
0
Enacted into Law
0
Passed a Chamber
10
In Committee

All Sponsored Bills

SRES665Introduced

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

This resolution designates April 2026 as National Native Plant Month.

2026-03-27
S3916In Committee

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.

2026-02-25
S3878In Committee

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.

2026-02-12
S3712In Committee

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.

2026-01-28
S3697In Committee

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.

2026-01-27
S3580In Committee

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.

2026-01-05
SRES489In Committee

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.

2025-11-06
SRES464Introduced

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.

2025-10-23
SRES447Introduced

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.

2025-10-09
S2465Introduced

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.

2025-07-24
S1964In Committee

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.

2025-06-05
S1919In Committee

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.

2025-05-22
S1882In Committee

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.

2025-05-22
SRES157Introduced

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

This resolution designates April 2025 as National Native Plant Month.

2025-04-05
S470In Committee

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.

2025-02-06