Public safety and emergency preparedness is essential.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Good stewardship of the environment and our natural resources is necessary.
The financial hardships caused by COVID-19 puts some renters and homeowners at risk of becoming homeless, which could mean greater risk of contracting and spreading the coronavirus for families.
It is also our responsibility to fulfill our promises to our veterans, to help those in need, and to support their strength and resilience. Ensuring that we take care of them and their families is a responsibility entrusted to all of us.
The Coast Guard has a strong presence in Mississippi and on its waterways.
I am humbled and inspired by the ultimate sacrifice made by so many Mississippians on behalf of our nation, and the families they left behind.
Mississippi State University and other institutions are established leaders in the development and integration of unmanned aerial systems.
Memorial Day is a special day to take pause and pay tribute to those brave men and women who lost their lives defending our country and preserving our way of life.
Mississippians for the most part appreciate U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service management of our wildlife refuges and other natural resources.
I believe Judge Kavanaugh will be a justice whose adherence to the Constitution and the rule of law will be a credit to the Court and all Americans.
We all have a role in keeping our communities safe. We also owe a measure of gratitude to the men and women in law enforcement who dedicate their lives on a daily basis to protect us.
Believing in the sanctity of life also shouldn't expose anyone to discrimination or penalties for declining to support abortion.
The VA MISSION Act signed into law by President Trump will do a great deal to improve access to health care for rural veterans but it will require vigilance to ensure we provide annual appropriations needed to implement it.
To the veterans in Mississippi and across the nation, thank you for your bravery and commitment to preserving this great country. I am truly honored and humbled by your service.
The Pledge of Allegiance was founded on ideals of religious freedom, and has been a valuable part of our national life for generations.
The use of drones to improve public safety, agriculture and other uses will only increase.
Completing annual appropriations bills would be an important step in responsible federal budgeting.
Federal rules and regulations too often become seemingly insurmountable obstacles to simple changes that can have a positive impact.
It is simply unfair for the Internal Revenue Service to lay claim to the bulk of a small business or farm when a death occurs. Federal tax policy should instead be geared toward helping the next generation keep these family-owned operations alive.
The congressional tradition of escaping the nation's capital in August dates back to the time before air conditioning when Senators would race home before the summer heat reached its peak. I've got an advantage over many of my colleagues because we in Mississippi know something about summer heat.
I have great respect for Senator Cochran and the years of service he gave to Mississippi and the nation. I'll do my best to measure up to the standard he set as public servant - and as a pianist.
Having individuals who are prepared to work is helping small business owners succeed and expand.
Generations of American men and women have served our country in the Armed Forces and sacrificed to protect our freedoms.
Sanctuary city policies disrespect the rule of law in this country.
Air service is an important asset for rural communities in Mississippi.
The State Revolving Fund helps rural communities and water associations afford to make improvements to their water infrastructure to ensure Mississippians have access to clean and safe drinking water.
When I was in the Mississippi Legislature, we worked to establish the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program to help address the shortage of physicians in the rural areas of the state.
Justice Ginsburg devoted her life to the law, becoming one of the most respected and influential woman in our time. I appreciate her dedication and service to the nation.
My heart goes out to the families of our fallen officers.
I'm pleased with our state's willingness to support responsible off-shore energy production while also giving special focus to enhance the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast.
The truth is that some of Mississippi's greatest advocates for conservation and habitat protection are the sportsmen and hunters. Our state's beautiful and abundant natural lands are enhanced, protected and paid for in large part by those who enjoy hunting.
Iran is an unapologetic sponsor of global terrorism, and cutting off Iran's ability to finance those activities is necessary.
President Trump is right to get out of the Iran Nuclear Deal and impose economic sanctions in order to force a more legitimate agreement to fight the threat Iran poses to our interests, our allies, and peace in the region.
The Constitution entrusts the Senate with the duty to provide to the President the 'advice and consent' for a lifetime appointment on the United States Supreme Court. It is a serious responsibility.
Empowering communities by leveraging federal and local investments helps improve the federal-local relationship and advance shared priorities.
The Conscience Protection Act would ensure no one is coerced to participate in abortions or to provide abortion coverage.
It is a great honor to serve Mississippi as its first female United States Senator.
Judge Kavanaugh never wavered from his vow not to buckle under political or public pressure, which is a characteristic we need in a Supreme Court justice.
Our servicemen and woman need to know that Congress has their back by making resources available to modernize, train, and equip them so they can continue to protect vital U.S. security interests.
Union membership should not be a condition for employment, and workers should have the freedom to exercise their right to determine how their hard-earned money is spent.
I support greater access to the Internet, but going back to Obama-era regulations is not the answer.
When we can educate and train our workforce and simultaneously match their skills with jobs, we will generate opportunities to keep our homegrown talent in-state and provide sustainable economic growth for Mississippi.
The responsibility for keeping our commitments to veterans falls on the federal government.
The challenges facing our Armed Forces are increasingly complex.
I'm proud to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee.
The economic importance of small businesses in Mississippi has always been significant, and it's well positioned to increase.
Obamacare is not working for Mississippians, who have had fewer choices and higher costs since that bill was passed.
The importance of the Army Corps of Engineers to public safety and economic activity in Mississippi can't be understated.
I firmly believe in the sanctity of life.
The Internet, like most successful American innovations, have not thrived because of heavy-handed government regulation.
