Cindy Hyde-Smith

Became law (5)

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  James Justice (R-WV)· Sep 10

  Cosponsored

  Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

  S. 858 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Became law

  This bill allows the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall.

  Yes

  • Scored +8

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    Directly honors Medal of Honor recipients and veterans through a permanent monument.

  • Scored +2

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    Honors the sacrifice of veterans through a national monument.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Roger Marshall (R-KS)· Jan 14

  Cosponsored

  Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

  S. 222 Agriculture and Food

  A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This legislation allows schools participating in the school lunch program to offer whole milk, whether organic or non-organic.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill increases the variety of milk options available to students and enhances food allergy safety training for schools.

  • Scored +5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students benefit from expanded milk choices and improved food allergy safety protocols in their schools.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Bill Cassidy (R-LA)· Jul 16

  Cosponsored

  HALT Fentanyl Act

  S. 331 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 321–104 on Jun 12.

  This bill permanently places all fentanyl-related substances into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +6

    Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?

    The act directly attempts to combat the fentanyl crisis by increasing penalties and attempting to decrease availablity.

  • Scored +3

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    Streamlining research registration may indirectly incentivize funding for scientific research related to fentanyl and other schedule I substances.

  The opposite· 2 of 10

  • Scored -3

    Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?

    Increased penalties for fentanyl-related substances could lead to longer prison sentences, hindering criminal sentencing reform efforts.

  • Scored -2

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Increased penalties could disproportionately affect low-income households due to the higher likelihood of being involved in the criminal justice system.

And 2 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (8)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)· Aug 2

  Their bill

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

  S. 1155 International Affairs

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Aug 8

  This act is designed to amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. The primary purpose of the bill is to make specific technical corrections to that existing law.

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  Bill Cassidy (R-LA)· Sep 30

  Cosponsored

  Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026

  S. 3315 Health

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Oct 5

  This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to work together to improve cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sector…

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +8

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    The bill mandates coordination between HHS and CISA to improve cybersecurity resiliency in the healthcare sector.

  • Scored +7

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill specifically mandates guidance and technical assistance to help rural healthcare entities improve their cybersecurity readiness.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Hoeven (R-ND)· Sep 24

  Cosponsored

  John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act

  S. 3257 Transportation and Public Works

  A Republican bill with 19 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Oct 1

  S. 3257, known as the John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act, directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to update regulations and guidance regarding individuals in aviation who disclose menta…

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +7

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    Encourages aviation personnel to seek mental health help and streamlines the medical certification process for those receiving treatment.

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    Directly benefits those with mental health diagnoses by improving certification processes.

  The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes new spending of up to $16.5 million annually for medical examiners and public campaigns.

And 5 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 39 no, 120 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 1 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 20 no, 111 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 0 no, 118 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would children be better off under this? 3 no, 82 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this give the federal government more power? 18 no, 82 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber (2 yes, 1 no)
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 7 no, 88 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 7 no, 80 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 10 no, 76 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber