Cindy Hyde-Smith
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Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican · Mississippi · Senate

8 years in office

Quylt Score

632
Primary Score
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88
Party Line
conservative Republican

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted0 bills signed into law
515%
Bills Advanced33 of 107 bills out of committee
10012%
Federal Funding Secured$3429475M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance30 of 31 votes (96.8%)
9615%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee Chair — leads hearings
955%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring3 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
2510%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills9 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleChairman, Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade Subcommittee
2510%
Committee SeniorityRank 3 on 5 committees
8010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & CredentialsBachelor's degree
555%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Reflects official Senate/House Ethics Committee records. Recent actions may not yet be reflected.

Quylt Scores update as official government data becomes available. Ethics records may lag 30–90 days from official committee publication.

Committee Assignments (5)

Sponsored Legislation (155)

SRES 665A resolution designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month".

Introduced 2026-03-27 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690; text: CR S1674-1675)

Environmental Protection

S 3916Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

Introduced 2026-02-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 3878A 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.

Introduced 2026-02-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Native Americans

S 3712BO’s Act

Introduced 2026-01-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 3697SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-01-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S292)

Health

S 3633Middle Mile for Rural America Act

Introduced 2026-01-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Science, Technology, Communications

S 3580A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2026-01-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

SRES 489A resolution commending Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, for 100 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.

Introduced 2025-11-06 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Education

S 3065LABEL Act

Introduced 2025-10-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 3047Restoring Rural Health Act

Introduced 2025-10-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

SRES 464A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2025, as "LDL-C Awareness Day".

Introduced 2025-10-23 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7735; text: CR S7732-7733)

Health

SRES 447A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

Introduced 2025-10-09 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Health

S 2974SECURE Benefits Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-10-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

SRES 429A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Infant Mortality Awareness Month", raising awareness of infant mortality, and increasing efforts to reduce infant mortality.

Introduced 2025-09-30 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Health

SRES 415A resolution designating the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Introduced 2025-09-19 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)

Armed Forces and National Security

S 2872Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-09-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

SRES 344A 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.

Introduced 2025-07-29 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4856; text: CR S4830)

Government Operations and Politics

S 2465Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Introduced 2025-07-24 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.

Economics and Public Finance

S 2440A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land located in Franklin County, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2025-07-24 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 2315Habitat Enhancement Now Act

Introduced 2025-07-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

S 2005IDeA Reauthorization Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-06-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 1964Solid American Hardwood Tax Credit Act

Introduced 2025-06-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1927HERITAGE Act

Introduced 2025-06-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1882RESTORE Act

Introduced 2025-05-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 1919Buying American Cotton Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-05-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 1834Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act

Introduced 2025-05-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 1800Rural Health Sustainability Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-05-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 1600Save Healthcare Workers Act

Introduced 2025-05-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

SRES 177A resolution recognizing the 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and the historical significance of the city.

Introduced 2025-04-10 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Government Operations and Politics

SRES 157A resolution designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month".

Introduced 2025-04-05 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)

Environmental Protection

S 987Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-03-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 667Safer Shrimp Imports Act

Introduced 2025-02-20 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Agriculture and Food

S 403Rural Health Focus Act

Introduced 2025-02-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 470Respect State Housing Laws Act

Introduced 2025-02-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

S 268Saving American Workers’ Benefits Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-01-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

SRES 30A resolution honoring Mississippi's Gestational Age Act.

Introduced 2025-01-22 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S302-303)

Health

S 113Promoting New Bank Formation Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-01-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

S 95SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-01-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

SRES 884A resolution designating the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Introduced 2024-09-25 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6467; text: CR S6459)

Armed Forces and National Security

SRES 794A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

Introduced 2024-08-01 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5946; text: 08/01/2024 CR S5786-5787)

Health

S 4968IDeA Reauthorization Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-08-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Introduced 2024-07-11 ·

SRES 733A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch.

Introduced 2024-06-13 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6989; text: 6/13/2024 CR S4088)

Science, Technology, Communications

S 4533RESTORE Act

Introduced 2024-06-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 2076SERVE Act

Introduced 2023-06-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

S 3241Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College Affiliated Areas Establishment Act

Introduced 2023-11-07 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 4201Rural Health Sustainability Act

Introduced 2024-04-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Introduced 2023-07-26 ·

Introduced 2023-07-13 ·

S 1680Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

Introduced 2023-05-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Crime and Law Enforcement

SRES 507A resolution designating September 25, 2023, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

Introduced 2023-12-14 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6011; text: CR S6002-6003)

Health

S 3937Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act

Introduced 2024-03-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

SRES 538A resolution commending Blue Mountain Christian University for 150 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.

Introduced 2024-01-31 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S322; text: CR S312)

Education

SRES 477A resolution commending the University of Mississippi for 175 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.

Introduced 2023-11-28 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5642; text: CR S5641)

Education

SRES 348A resolution designating the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Introduced 2023-09-18 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4565; text: CR S4557)

Armed Forces and National Security

S 2799A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2023-09-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 3353Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act

Introduced 2021-12-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Energy

SRES 850A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2022, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

Introduced 2022-11-28 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6824-6825, S6829; text: CR S6824-6825)

Health

SRES 712A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Introduced 2022-07-14 · Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S3311-3312)

Agriculture and Food

S 3838Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-02-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

SRES 496A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2023, as LDL-C Awareness Day.

Introduced 2023-12-13 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1014; text: 12/13/2023 CR S5964)

Health

S 3610Pregnancy Center Support Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-01-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 3611Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-01-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

S 3780END CELLS Act

Introduced 2024-02-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

S 3713Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-01-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

SRES 113A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Introduced 2023-03-15 · Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S806)

Agriculture and Food

S 721Homeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection Act

Introduced 2023-03-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

SRES 644A resolution establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law.

Introduced 2022-05-19 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2624)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

SRES 53A resolution establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law.

Introduced 2023-02-09 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S331)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

SJRES 13A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Introduced 2023-02-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

SRES 800A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.

Introduced 2022-09-27 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6768-6769)

Agriculture and Food

Introduced 2022-11-17 · Amendment SA 6484 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

SRES 761A resolution designating the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Introduced 2022-09-13 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4582; text: CR S4581)

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2022-09-22 ·

Introduced 2022-09-22 ·

Introduced 2022-09-22 ·

S 3934Homeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection Act

Introduced 2022-03-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

S 2410Flood Reduction, Wildlife Habitat, and Water Quality Improvement Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-07-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5254-5255)

Environmental Protection

SRES 376A resolution designating the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Introduced 2021-09-21 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6593; text: CR S6592)

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2022-03-01 ·

S 3998Improving Telehealth for Underserved Communities Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-06-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Introduced 2021-11-04 ·

Introduced 2021-11-04 ·

Introduced 2021-10-27 ·

S 77Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 755Emergency Water Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-03-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Introduced 2021-08-10 ·

Introduced 2021-08-10 · Amendment SA 3568 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 352.

Introduced 2021-08-09 ·

Introduced 2021-08-09 ·

Introduced 2021-08-09 ·

Introduced 2021-08-09 ·

Introduced 2021-08-04 ·

Introduced 2021-08-05 ·

Introduced 2021-08-05 ·

Introduced 2021-08-05 ·

Introduced 2021-08-03 ·

Introduced 2021-05-20 ·

Introduced 2021-05-24 ·

Introduced 2021-05-20 ·

S 702Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

Introduced 2021-03-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 3072SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-12-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 78SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 3806Local Community Emergency Relief Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-05-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Emergency Management

Introduced 2021-03-05 ·

Introduced 2021-03-04 ·

SJRES 6A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Introduced 2021-02-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

Introduced 2021-02-04 ·

Introduced 2021-02-04 ·

Introduced 2021-02-04 ·

Introduced 2021-02-04 ·

Introduced 2021-02-04 ·

Introduced 2021-02-04 ·

Introduced 2021-02-04 ·

S 1164KIDS Act

Introduced 2019-04-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 2209Commercial Fishing and Aquaculture Protection Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-07-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1687Forest Recovery Act

Introduced 2019-05-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

SRES 664A resolution designating the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Introduced 2020-07-30 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4650; text: CR S4637)

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2020-08-04 ·

Introduced 2020-06-25 ·

Introduced 2020-06-25 · Amendment SA 1881 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2020-06-25 ·

Introduced 2020-06-25 ·

Introduced 2020-06-09 ·

Introduced 2020-03-09 ·

Introduced 2020-03-09 ·

Introduced 2020-03-05 ·

S 2581Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020

Introduced 2019-09-26 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 228.

Congress

S 613DEER Act

Introduced 2019-02-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Animals

SRES 313A resolution designating the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Introduced 2019-09-17 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/17/2019 S5542)

Armed Forces and National Security

SJRES 3A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Introduced 2019-01-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

S 1056Cell-Cultured Meat and Poultry Regulation Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-04-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Introduced 2019-06-18 ·

S 351Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

Introduced 2019-02-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Crime and Law Enforcement

S 188Border, Law Enforcement, Operational Control, and Sovereignty Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Immigration

S 3135Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

Introduced 2018-06-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced 2019-02-06 ·

SRES 522A resolution designating the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018 as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Introduced 2018-05-24 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 2942Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act

Introduced 2018-05-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Animals

Introduced 2018-08-21 · Amendment SA 3812 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2018-06-27 ·

Introduced 2018-06-28 ·

Introduced 2018-06-27 ·

Introduced 2018-06-27 ·

Introduced 2018-06-27 ·

Introduced 2018-06-19 · Amendment SA 2953 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2018-06-11 ·