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| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/trump-administration | TRUMP ADMINISTRATION | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | TRUMP ADMINISTRATION Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 201 (Senate - November 18, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear the most anticipated abortion case in nearly 30 years when it considers Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in oral argument on December 1, 2021. This development allows us to consider the many people whose dedication to the pro-life cause has led us to this point. One of those people is former President Donald J. Trump. The pro-life movement would not be where it is today absent his advocacy for pro- life policies and for conservative judges. In January 2016, Presidential candidate Trump said, "America, when it is at its best, follows a set of rules that have worked since our Founding. One of those rules is that we, as Americans, revere life and have done so since our Founders made it the first, and most important, of our 'unalienable' rights." He continued, "Over time, our culture of life in this country has started sliding toward a culture of death. Perhaps the most significant piece of evidence to support this assertion is that since Roe v. Wade was decided by the Supreme Count 43 years ago, over 50 million Americans never had the chance to enjoy the opportunities offered by this country. They never had the chance to become doctors, musicians, farmers, teachers, husbands, fathers, sons or daughters. They never had the chance to enrich the culture of this nation or to bring their skills, lives, loves or passions into the fabric of this country. They are missing, and they are missed." These words helped guide President Trump's actions in office as he advocated for pro-life policies both domestically and abroad. Domestically, President Trump fought to defund Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from receiving Federal funding. He prohibited such entities from receiving title X funding and permitted States to prohibit them from participating in Medicaid as well. In 2018, President Trump issued a rule … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/tribute-warrant-officer-hershel-woody-williams | TRIBUTE TO WARRANT OFFICER HERSHEL “WOODY” WILLIAMS | 2021-10-07 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 177 (Senate - October 7, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I also want to wish Woody a happy birthday as well. I just join my colleagues today to commemorate and honor some of the Nation's most admirable warfighters in the Second World War, and I so appreciate my colleagues bringing their personal stories to the floor today. This is something that all Americans should cherish--the stories of these heroes. We have very few of these brave heroes still among us today, and it is so important that they receive every ounce of recognition that we can give them for their selflessness and extraordinary heroism. I am pleased to be a cosponsor of Senator Manchin's legislation to provide a merited celebration and commemoration of the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, Woody Williams, who recently celebrated his 98th birthday. Medal of Honor recipients like Mr. Williams demonstrated a courageous and noble commitment to our Nation, and their exemplary actions deserve all the praise that we can give them. I am proud to represent a State that has several World War II Medal of Honor recipients of its own, in Mississippi: Van Thomas Barfoot of Edinburg, Robert T. Henry of Greenville, James Daniel Slaton of Gulfport, Louis Hugh Wilson of Brandon, and Jack Harold Lucas of Hattiesburg, whom I still remain friends with his family today. From Germany to Japan, these men served our Nation without hesitation in the height of the Second World War, defending our Nation, our allies, and the very principles of freedom. It fills my heart with great pride to call these late veterans my fellow Mississippians. The tributes we offer today for Mr. Williams in truth stand for our deep appreciation for all of those who fought in World War II. I thank my colleagues for their great work on this important recognition and the opportunity to be a part of this. Thank you, Mr. President. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/sconres14-amendment-no-3568 | S.CON.RES.14--Amendment No. 3568 | 2021-08-10 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 145 (Senate - August 10, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I call up my amendment No. 3568 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Mississippi [Mrs. Hyde-Smith] proposes an amendment numbered 3568. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to adjustments to Federal funds for certain local jurisdictions) At the end of title III, add the following: SEC. 3___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO ADJUSTMENTS TO FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN LOCAL JURISDICTIONS. The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to adjustments to Federal funds for local governments within the jurisdiction of the committees receiving reconciliation instructions under section 2001, which may include limiting or eliminating Federal payments, other than funding under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10151 et seq.) (commonly known as the "Byrne JAG grant program"') or section 1701 of title I of such Act (34 U.S.C. 10381) (commonly known as the "COPS grant program"), to a local government whose district attorney directs its prosecutors to not prosecute certain violent offenses or serious offenses that result in damage or injury to the property of any other person, by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over either the period of the total of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2022 through… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/nomination-tracy-stone-manning-executive-calendar | NOMINATION OF TRACY STONE-MANNING (Executive Calendar) | 2021-07-21 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 131 (Senate - July 27, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I rise to join my colleagues in expressing my grave concern over the nomination of Ms. Tracy Stone- Manning to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. The Office of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management is tasked with an enormous responsibility. As it manages an eighth of our Nation's land, its leadership should be held to the highest standards. Every nominee referred to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee must complete and submit the statement for completion by Presidential nominees, which is the standard committee questionnaire. In the sworn statement, Ms. Stone-Manning told the committee that she has never been arrested or charged and, to her knowledge, has never been the target of an investigation. Unfortunately, as many of us are now aware, Ms. Stone-Manning's responses were not forthcoming nor fully accurate. I am particularly disturbed by Ms. Stone-Manning's involvement with the ecoterrorist organization Earth First!, which organized the tree- spiking plot in Idaho. As you all may know, tree spiking involves hammering a metal or ceramic rod into a tree trunk in order to prevent loggers from harvesting the timber. If the saw makes contact with a spike, it can result in severe injury or even the logger's death. Make no mistake, the people who put these spikes into the trees are well aware of the potential consequences of their actions. These schemes are carried out with intent to harm or even, at the very least, the intent to frighten the loggers who are carrying out their daily jobs. I want to be clear, no one is claiming that Ms. Stone-Manning put any spikes in any trees herself. However, it is undisputed that Ms. Stone- Manning assisted the people who did. Ms. Stone-Manning wrote a letter laced with vulgarities to the U.S. Forest Service, threatening loggers who were simply carrying out their jobs, doing what they do for a living. In the aftermath … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/tax-increases | TAX INCREASES | 2021-07-21 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | TAX INCREASES Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 128 (Senate - July 21, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I appreciate the opportunity to join a number of my colleagues representing farm States to sound the alarm to the millions of rural Americans who will be harmed by proposed tax changes outlined in the American Families Plan. Described as a plan to help American families, it would do the exact opposite for farm families across the United States. The most concerning changes to the Tax Code include decreasing the estate tax exemption, increasing capital gains tax rates on transfers of property to heirs, and increasing taxes on appreciated assets, such as farmland, which has increased in value very significantly in recent years. These misguided proposals fail to take into consideration the fact that farmers in general are highly vulnerable to these types of tax changes, as land and equipment comprise most of the farmer's net worth. If enacted, these tax provisions would strongly discourage and make it more difficult for our next generation to get into farming. The provisions would create significant hurdles from a financial perspective, to say the least. With the average age of U.S. farmers being nearly 60 years old, do we really want to force surviving spouses or heirs to sell half of the farm they inherited simply to continue farming the land that has been passed down for generations? Family farms are the backbone of American agriculture. Roughly 98 percent of all U.S. farms are family owned and operated. Whether you like large family farming operations or not, they account for 44 percent of total U.S. farm production annually. That is a staggering figure, given that American farmers contributed $136 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product in 2019. These people who put food on our table and clothes on our back do not need to go out of business because they are being taxed at every turn, punished for their achievements and sacrifices. Initial reports from the Biden ad… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/tribute-mississippi-state-university-baseball-team | TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY BASEBALL TEAM | 2021-07-20 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 127 (Senate - July 20, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am so pleased to join my colleague in congratulating Mississippi State University's baseball team on its recent 2021 NCAA College World Series championship, the first NCAA championship in school history. Mississippi State capped off its extraordinary season by defeating an incredibly talented Vanderbilt University team 9 to 0 in game 3. My house was full. We were all cheering. Their impressive and remarkable run through this year's College World Series is a testament to the rich tradition of the MSU baseball program, which has now appeared in 12 NCAA College World Series in its history, including most recently 3 consecutive series. The inspiring performance of this baseball team continues to be celebrated all over our State. Maroon is everywhere. I truly appreciate the hard work, skill, and dedication that earned these athletes the first NCAA Division I baseball championship for Mississippi State, which are aptly described in the accompanying resolution. We take pride in the legacy and inspiring example of these young men and their coaches. Thank you for such a wonderful and historic season. Hail State. (Rings cowbell.) | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/unanimous-consent-request-s1899-stop-taxpayer-funding-hamas-act | UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S.1899, Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act | 2021-06-16 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 105 (Senate - June 16, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I join my colleagues today in defense of our longtime friend and trusted ally, Israel, and to argue that absolutely no American taxpayer dollars should be spent to benefit terrorist organizations. Israel has no greater friend than the United States, and the Israeli people have long relied on assistance from the American people and other allies. It is an unshakeable bond based on mutual respect, shared democratic values, and common interests that existed long before the modern State of Israel was founded. We must continue to support and foster that relationship with everything we have as Israel faces growing threats from Hamas and other terrorist groups in the region. As the annual appropriations process moves along, I am concerned, as are many of my colleagues, that foreign aid--U.S. taxpayer dollars-- could end up in the hands of those who have boldly proclaimed that their intent is to do harm to Israel and our interests in the region. The most recent wave of violence in the Middle East makes it clear that our resources must be responsibly spent and kept out of the coffers of terrorist organizations and bad actors whose violence can be bankrolled by commandeering U.S. foreign aid. The Biden administration admitted recently "there are no guarantees" our humanitarian assistance will reach the intended recipients. I believe it is our duty to guarantee this. It is imperative that we are certain that not a single cent of taxpayer money is spent to fund Hamas and its military arsenal. In this effort, my colleagues and I have teamed up to ensure that safeguards are in place to make sure anti-American and anti-Israel groups do not continue down this dangerous path of radicalization and indoctrination at the expense of hard-working Americans. The Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act, introduced by my friend Senator Scott of Florida, is commonsense legislation. It protects American assets and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/honoring-trooper-john-martin-harris | HONORING TROOPER JOHN MARTIN HARRIS | 2021-06-08 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 99 (Senate - June 8, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I rise to pay tribute to Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper John Martin Harris, who was killed in the line of duty on May 28, 2021. Harris was conducting a routine traffic stop on Highway 16 in Madison County when a vehicle struck and killed him. I honor Trooper Harris' service, extend my deepest condolences to his family, and reiterate my unwavering support for our law enforcement personnel. A Clarksdale native, Harris knew from a young age he wanted to serve his community as a law enforcement officer. Trooper Harris began his law enforcement career in 1997 in Webb, MS. He earned his first Law Enforcement Purple Heart while serving on the police force in Friars Point and earned a second Purple Heart while serving at the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Harris then continued his career at the Richland Police Department. In 2018, Harris achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a Mississippi Highway Patrolman and graduated from Trooper School as part of Cadet Class No. 62. In addition to the Purple Heart medals, Harris received dozens of awards, too numerous to mention here, for valor and bravery. Several were commendations for his work on narcotics teams and with K-9 units. Trooper Harris is survived by his wife Katie Parker Harris of Madison, his two children Parker and Cooper, and his parents Jean and Jimmy Harris of Clarksdale. I send my deepest sympathies to his family and to all who knew him. May God grant them comfort, grace, and peace in these unspeakably difficult times. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/tribute-dr-heber-simmons-jr | TRIBUTE TO DR. HEBER SIMMONS, JR. | 2021-06-07 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 98 (Senate - June 7, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, AAPD, last month named Dr. Heber Simmons, Jr., of Jackson, MS, as its 2021 Pediatric Dentist of the Year. I commend him for his decades of service and for the significant contributions he has made to the dental profession. His lifetime commitment to the specialty of pediatric dentistry has helped advance children's health in Mississippi and around the country. Dr. Simmons' many years of clinical practice, his dedication to improving academic dentistry, and his passion for public policy make him a deserving recipient of the Pediatric Dentist of the Year honor. Dr. Simmons received his dental degree from the University of Tennessee and completed his pediatric dentistry training there after serving our Nation for 3 years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. Following his training and military service, Dr. Simmons practiced for 57 years in Jackson before retiring recently from active practice. His passion and dedication have made him a national leader in dentistry, proven by his past presidencies of the AAPD, the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the Mississippi Dental Association. Furthermore, he received the AAPD Distinguished Service Award in 1994 and the Ann Page Griffin Humanitarian Award in 2011. For many years, he served on the Board of Trustees of the American Dental Association, ADA, serving as a spokesperson for the ADA from 1981 to 2019. In this role, he was featured on nationally televised programs such as "60 Minutes" and "Good Morning, America." Dr. Simmons currently serves as a special consultant to the AAPD Board of Trustees after serving as the academy's congressional liaison since 1997. As AAPD Congressional Liaison, he helped educate Members of Congress and their staffs concerning oral health issues for children, testified before Congress, and served in a key leadership role in AAPD… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/tribute-paul-hollis | TRIBUTE TO PAUL HOLLIS | 2021-05-27 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 93 (Senate - May 27, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Mr. Paul Hollis of Rolling Fork, MS, for his service and contributions to the State of Mississippi while serving as the 85th president of Delta Council. Organized in 1935, Delta Council plays an important role in uniting the agricultural, business, and economic development leadership to solve problems and promote greater opportunities in the Mississippi Delta region, which encompasses 19 counties in Northwest Mississippi. Mr. Hollis has selflessly committed himself this year to the standing priorities of Delta Council's agenda, namely flood control, among other major issues the council addresses. As the owner and operator of Hollis Farms in Anguilla, MS, for over 30 years, he knows all too well the unjust history and devastation the incomplete Yazoo Backwater Pumps flood control project has brought to his community. There are few proponents of the Yazoo Backwater Pump Project who have volunteered the time, loyalty, attention, and leadership as fervently as Paul Hollis. Mr. Hollis assumed the role of Delta Council president in a nontraditional fashion by way of the first-ever virtual meeting of Delta Council, due to the unprecedented challenges we faced during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Despite the hardships the virus brought upon our State and Delta Council, Mr. Hollis led this organization admirably through the rest of 2020 to restore the traditional Delta Council Day at the 86th annual meeting, at which I am honored to serve as the keynote speaker. Outside of his time spent working on his farm and serving Delta Council, Mr. Hollis contributes his leadership skills to many valuable community organizations. He serves as commissioner for the Mississippi Levee Board and chairman of the Delta Council Flood Control Committee. He is president of his local Rotary Club, president of the Sharkey Country Club, serves on the board for Sharkey-Issaquena Academy, as well… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/tribute-tom-gresham | TRIBUTE TO TOM GRESHAM | 2021-05-27 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 93 (Senate - May 27, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, on May 31, 2020, Mr. Tom Gresham of Indianola, MS, concluded his term as the 84th president of Delta Council. I am pleased to commend him for his service and contributions to the Delta region and the State of Mississippi. Organized in 1935, Delta Council plays an important role in uniting the agricultural, business, and economic development leadership to solve problems and promote greater opportunities in the Mississippi Delta region, which encompasses 19 counties in Northwest Mississippi. Mr. Gresham's tenure began on the heels of the devastating and historical Yazoo Backwater Flood of 2019, which destroyed thousands of acres, hundreds of homes, and took two lives. As a Delta native, business owner, and servant to his community, his leadership helped bring tremendous attention and change to a new plan proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to address this critical flood control issue. He also met challenges unlike any other Delta Council president in the unprecedented times we faced during the onset of the global pandemic of COVID-19. In leading Delta Council throughout his presidency, he navigated the way for the council to continue its devoted work to the region, despite the difficulties the virus brought us. This included the first-ever virtual meeting of Delta Council. I also applaud Mr. Gresham, as a longtime former chairman of Delta Council's Development Department, along with Delta Strong leadership, on bringing hundreds of jobs to the Delta through the Delta Strong industrial recruitment initiative. As the president of Double Quick, Inc., for over 35 years, Tom Gresham knows what it takes to grow a successful business in the Delta. Despite the time spent dedicated to his presidency and career, Mr. Gresham still finds time to serve in a multitude of capacities locally and regionally. He has served in leadership roles as cochairman of the Indianola Promise Community, direc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/national-police-week-2 | NATIONAL POLICE WEEK | 2021-05-13 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 83 (Senate - May 13, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is a solemn honor to recognize National Police Week. Each year, we dedicate this week to express our admiration and gratitude to all of the law enforcement officers working to keep us safe. We also take this time to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty over the past year. Law enforcement officers face many challenges in their mission to protect and serve. I greatly admire members of the law enforcement community who remain steadfast amidst the dangers of their noble profession. To all the law enforcement officers across the State of Mississippi, I want to say to you that I am in Washington, DC, as your Senator to support you and to work to ensure you have what you need to do your job. You are truly our hometown heroes. You are the thin blue line keeping our families and our communities safe. The loss of any officer deeply affects entire communities beyond their own department, and the ramifications for their family and friends are heartbreaking. This Police Week, we honor and mourn three heroes from Mississippi, officers who died in the line of duty last year. Monroe County Deputy Sheriff Dylan Scott Pickle, 24, died on July 26, 2020, while on duty after a vehicle struck him during a safety checkpoint operation. Dylan, a decorated veteran awarded three medals for his heroism in Syria, knew at an early age that he wanted to serve his community and his country. An Amory native and an Itawamba Community College graduate, Deputy Pickle's life of service was cut short soon after earning a promotion within the sheriff's department. He leaves behind his mother, a sister, a brother, and stepsister. Simpson County Sheriff Deputy James Harold Blair lost his life on July 12, 2020, after a subject he was transporting fatally wounded him. This 77-year-old grandfather served in law enforcement honorably for more than 50 years in Simpson County, Lincoln County,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/energy-policy | ENERGY POLICY | 2021-02-03 | 2021 | 2021-02 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | ENERGY POLICY Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 20 (Senate - February 3, 2021) PDF Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to discuss the importance of the American energy sector and my concern about President Biden's Executive orders regarding domestic energy policy. In the first hours of the Biden administration, the President signed an Executive order revoking the Presidential permit of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a project projected to add 11,000 American jobs this year and pump $1.6 billion in wages into our economy. The new administration's actions ceased construction work, nullified contracts issued last October to hire an estimated 7,000 union construction workers, and disappointed our Canadian ally. It is deeply concerning that our national energy policy should take such a dramatic turn away from pro-jobs and pro-American energy independence. Americans' unemployment rate is already in a precarious situation due to the ongoing global pandemic, and I fail to see how destroying more jobs unifies our Nation. Mississippians and Americans in the energy industry have worked tirelessly for our Nation, and in 2019 America became energy independent for the first time in 60 years. It is thanks to our energy workers that we are no longer forced to rely on foreign powers who do not wish America well. Terminating the Keystone XL Pipeline was just the start of what we now recognize to be a concerted effort to bring down fossil fuel resources in our Nation. The administration's subsequent ban on new oil and gas leases on Federal lands will result in an estimated $33.5 billion in lost GDP across Western States in President Biden's first term and risk over $8.8 billion annually in conservation funding. Oil and natural gas from Federal lands accounted for 6.4 percent and 9.2 percent, respectively, of the Nation's total production. Jobs and economic opportunity are being carelessly stripped away. And while my State may not be burned by the Federal leasing ban as badly as Wyoming, New Mexico, a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:26:35Z |
| https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/tribute-sarah-thomas | TRIBUTE TO SARAH THOMAS | 2021-02-03 | 2021 | 2021-02 | Republican | Senate | MS | Cindy Hyde-Smith | H001079 | www.hydesmith.senate.gov | hydesmith | https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/newsroom | scraper | Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 20 (Senate - February 3, 2021) PDF Mr. President, now on a more positive note, I would like to speak on a separate and special matter. As Americans and people around the world settle in front of their televisions this Sunday to watch the 55th annual Super Bowl, they will be tuning in to a historic event. I am not speaking about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the game or Tom Brady's record Super Bowl appearances. Instead, I am focused on the history that will be made by an exceptional woman from Mississippi, my good friend Sarah Thomas. Sarah Thomas, a native of Pascagoula, MS, will go down in sports history on Sunday as the first woman to officiate the Super Bowl. Sarah has always had a passion for athletics. She made a name for herself in high school sports. She became an Academic All-American in basketball at the University of Mobile, where she amassed a career record of 779 points, 441 rebounds, 108 assists, and 192 steals-- accomplishments that illustrate her determination to perform at the highest levels. While the news of a female officiant for the Super Bowl is a historic first, Sarah is no stranger to making history. Following college, Sarah's attention shifted to football--namely, officiating games. She quickly earned a reputation as an elite referee while officiating high school games. Sarah became the first woman to officiate a Division 1A high school game in Mississippi. Sarah continued to do so well in her craft that it caught the attention of renowned NFL official Gerry Austin, who invited her to an officials' camp. Here again, Sarah's talents proved impressive, and she soon became the first woman to officiate a college football game and the first woman to officiate a college bowl game. The NFL hired Sarah as its first female official in 2015, and in 2019 she became the first woman to officiate an NFL playoff game. To me and many others, Sarah's selection to officiate at Super Bowl LV is just a natural progression for a talen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:26:35Z |
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