Scorecard

Cindy Hyde-Smith's Scorecard

73 out of 98 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

D-

Immigration

C+

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

C+

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 4805 • June 17, 2026

Save Our Shrimpers Act

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank) to oppose providing financial assistance for any project to support shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in a borrowing country.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2 • June 5, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 4620 • May 21, 2026

Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4418 • Apr. 28, 2026

Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3917 • Feb. 25, 2026

The Dalilah Law

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3606 • Jan. 8, 2026

Fraud Accountability Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 88 • Oct. 30, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Voted Nay

Aligned

S.J.Res. 81 • Oct. 28, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 2868 • Sept. 18, 2025

India Shrimp Tariff Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1589 • May 5, 2025

Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025

This bill limits the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant immigration parole (i.e., give official permission for an individual to enter and temporarily remain in the United States).

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1517 • Apr. 29, 2025

BE GONE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1359 • Apr. 8, 2025

STOP CCP Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1281 • Apr. 3, 2025

RIDE Act

Restoring Industry Development in Entertainment Act or the RIDE Act This bill makes certain workers with a traveling carnival or circus eligible for P visas (nonimmigrant visas for athletes, artists, and entertainers).

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 37 • Apr. 2, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 743 • Feb. 26, 2025

Ag Disputes Act

Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act or the Ag Disputes Act This bill establishes a joint task force to identify and address trade barriers to U.S. agricultural exports. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish the Agricultural Trade Enforcement Task Force.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 707 • Feb. 25, 2025

No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill makes a state or political subdivision of a state ineligible for any federal funds that the jurisdiction intends to use to benefit non-U.S. nationals (i.e., aliens under federal law) who are unlawfully present if the jurisdiction withholds information about citizenship or immigration status or does not cooperate with immigration detainers.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 685 • Feb. 24, 2025

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 691 • Feb. 24, 2025

Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act

This bill addresses unfair trade practices by making various changes to U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty laws. Antidumping laws provide relief to U.S industries and workers that are materially injured or threatened with injury due to imports of like products sold in the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 525 • Feb. 11, 2025

A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 271 • Jan. 28, 2025

Stop Illegal Reentry Act

This bill increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who illegally reenter the United States after removal or exclusion.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 212 • Jan. 23, 2025

POLICE Act of 2025

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2025 or the POLICE Act of 2025 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 225 • Jan. 23, 2025

End Unaccountable Amnesty Act

This bill revises, restricts, and repeals various laws and programs addressing the admissibility and deportability of certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law). The bill includes changes to the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, the treatment of unaccompanied children, and removal proceedings.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 20, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 112 • Jan. 16, 2025

Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) from the United States while such an individual's application for admission is pending.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 84 • Jan. 14, 2025

Sarah's Law

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 48 • Jan. 9, 2025

SAVE Girls Act

Stopping the Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation of Girls Act or the SAVE Girls Act This bill authorizes the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants to certain governmental and nongovernmental organizations to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 52 • Jan. 9, 2025

End Child Trafficking Now Act

This bill imposes restrictions related to adult non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) being admitted into the United States with a minor.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 53 • Jan. 9, 2025

PRINTS Act

Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension Act or the PRINTS Act This bill addresses migrant minor children entering the United States.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5183 • Sept. 25, 2024

BE GONE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3187 • Sept. 19, 2024

Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires various reports on immigration, particularly regarding individuals paroled into the United States. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection must monthly publish details on non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4818 • July 25, 2024

Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 94 • June 5, 2024

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4337 • May 15, 2024

Israel Security Assistance Support Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4311 • May 9, 2024

No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4034 • Mar. 21, 2024

No Bystanders at the United Nations Human Rights Council Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4040 • Mar. 21, 2024

RIDE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3933 • Mar. 12, 2024

Laken Riley Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U. S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3848 • Feb. 29, 2024

Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3461 • Dec. 11, 2023

Iran China Accountability Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds to enter any negotiation with Iran regarding an Iranian nuclear agreement until (1) Iran has terminated agreements involving receiving funds from China; (2) Iran has terminated all military or security partnership agreements with China; (3) China has ceased to incarcerate Uyghur individuals…

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3417 • Dec. 6, 2023

Ban C-FOOD Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3192 • Nov. 1, 2023

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3028 • Oct. 4, 2023

PUNISH Act of 2023

Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act of 2023 or the PUNISH Act of 2023 This bill extends sanctions and national emergencies related to Iran established by specified executive orders and limits the authority of the President to waive sanctions related to Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2992 • Sept. 28, 2023

Ag Disputes Act

Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act or the Ag Disputes Act This bill establishes a joint task force to identify and address trade barriers to U.S. agricultural exports. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish the Agricultural Trade Enforcement Task Force.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 41 • July 27, 2023

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review titled Circumvention of Lawful Pathways and published on May 16, 2023. The final rule established a rebuttable presumption that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2210 • June 22, 2023

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1919 • June 8, 2023

Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2023

This bill requires the United States to oppose, absent specified conditions, any increase in the weight of Chinese currency (i.e., the renminbi) in the basket of currencies (currently, a set of five currencies, each with different weightings) used to determine the value of Special Drawing Rights.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1843 • June 7, 2023

End Child Trafficking Now Act

This bill imposes restrictions related to adult non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) being admitted into the United States with a minor.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023

A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • May 3, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

S.J.Res. 25 • Apr. 25, 2023

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor final rule entitled Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States and published on February 28, 2023.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1200 • Apr. 19, 2023

SAVE Girls Act

Stopping the Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation of Girls Act or the SAVE Girls Act This bill authorizes the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants to certain governmental and nongovernmental organizations to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1068 • Mar. 30, 2023

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill addresses issues related to state and local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, including by prohibiting uncooperative jurisdictions from receiving certain grants.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 316 • Mar. 29, 2023

A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 588 • Mar. 1, 2023

COVID Act of 2023

Coronavirus Origin Validation, Investigation, and Determination Act of 2023 or the COVID Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 472 • Feb. 16, 2023

Iran Nuclear Treaty Act

This bill requires Senate approval of certain actions with respect to Iran's nuclear program. Specifically, the bill deems any agreement reached between the President and Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program to be a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 489 • Feb. 16, 2023

Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications. Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 431 • Feb. 15, 2023

UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 444 • Feb. 15, 2023

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 333 • Feb. 9, 2023

Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2023

This bill revises provisions related to the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law). DHS may detain an individual pending a removal decision for any length of time until the individual is subject to a final removal order.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 348 • Feb. 9, 2023

Asylum Abuse Reduction Act

This bill places restrictions on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) seeking asylum and contains provisions related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, an asylum seeker who arrives at a U.S. land port of entry without entry documents may not be admitted unless an asylum officer at a U.S.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 156 • Jan. 31, 2023

Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act

This bill expands the E-Verify program by requiring all employers to use it and permanently reauthorizes the program. Currently, E-Verify use is voluntary for most employers, although some states mandate its use.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4924 • Sept. 22, 2022

PUNISH Act of 2022

Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act of 2022 or the PUNISH Act of 2022 This bill extends sanctions and national emergencies related to Iran established by specified executive orders and limits the authority of the President to waive sanctions related to Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4770 • Aug. 4, 2022

No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using federal funds to (1) pay for an abortion except if the life of the mother is endangered or the pregnancy was a result of rape or incest, or (2) require any person to perform or facilitate any abortion.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4636 • July 27, 2022

Asylum Accountability Act

This bill permanently bars a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from receiving certain immigration-related relief if that individual is ordered removed from the United States after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, unless that failure to appear is due to exceptional circumstances. (Currently, this bar from relief is for 10 years.)

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4642 • July 27, 2022

Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress a comprehensive southern border strategy. The strategy must include (1) an overview of current security risks along the southern border; and (2) an assessment of the barriers, technologies, and tools that are necessary to achieve and maintain situational awareness and operational…

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4370 • June 9, 2022

Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2022

This bill revises provisions related to the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain aliens. DHS may detain an alien pending a removal decision for any length of time until the alien is subject to a final removal order.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4343 • May 26, 2022

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4290 • May 24, 2022

Iran China Accountability Act

This bill prohibits the use of funds to enter into any negotiation with Iran regarding an Iran nuclear agreement until the President makes specified certifications concerning the actions of China and Iran. Specifically, the President must certify that China has ceased incarcerating Uyghur individuals in the Xinjiang region.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7108 • Apr. 7, 2022

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 3784 • Mar. 8, 2022

Say No to the Silk Road Act

This bill requires various actions pertaining to China's sovereign digital currency. Specifically, the bill requires (1) the Office of Management and Budget to develop guidance for executive agencies pertaining to security requirements for the use of China's sovereign digital currency, (2) countries accepting assistance through the Foreign Military…

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3463 • Jan. 18, 2022

COVID Act of 2022

Coronavirus Origin Validation, Investigation, and Determination Act of 2022 or the COVID Act of 2022 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3347 • Dec. 8, 2021

Masih Alinejad HUNT Act of 2021

Masih Alinejad Harassment and Unlawful Targeting Act of 2021 or the Masih Alinejad HUNT Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals or entities) that are acting on behalf of Iran's government and involved in the harassment of certain individuals, such as human rights activists.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3300 • Dec. 2, 2021

Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act

This bill prohibits expending federal funds for legal settlements to individuals who violated certain laws relating to the proper time and place to enter the United States, if the settlement pertains to claims based on the lawful detention of such an individual as part of a family unit after the individual's entry into the United States at the southern…

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3312 • Dec. 2, 2021

Taiwan Preclearance Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on various issues, including (1) a plan for establishing a U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility in the Indo-Pacific region, (2) an analysis of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a preclearance facility in Taiwan, and (3) an assessment of the impact…

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3146 • Nov. 3, 2021

WALL Act of 2021

This bill appropriates $25 billion for the construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and addresses other issues related to immigration. As offsets to this spending, the bill restricts the child tax credit, earned income credits, and lifetime learning credits to those with Social Security numbers and not prohibited from employment in the United States.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3154 • Nov. 3, 2021

Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded Settlements for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill prohibits using federal funds to make settlement payments to compensate any individuals for being separated from family members while detained by U.S.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3063 • Oct. 26, 2021

Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021

This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2945 • Oct. 6, 2021

BE GONE Act

Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants or the BE GONE Act This bill expands, for immigration purposes, the definition of aggravated felony to include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2863 • Sept. 27, 2021

Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act of 2021

This bill imposes sanctions involving Afghanistan and addresses related issues. The President must impose, with certain exceptions, visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign individual or entity that (1) provides support to any terrorist group in Afghanistan, (2) is responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in Afghanistan, or…

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2479 • July 27, 2021

UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 65 • July 16, 2021

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2374 • July 15, 2021

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Sayyud Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati, who was elected president of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the 2021 presidential election.

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khameini, and the Iranian president elected in 2021, Sayyid Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1061 • June 24, 2021

Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2030 • June 10, 2021

Iran Nuclear Treaty Act

This bill requires Senate approval of certain actions with respect to Iran's nuclear program. Specifically, the bill deems any agreement reached between the President and Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program to be a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1899 • May 27, 2021

Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

This bill prohibits obligating or expending U.S. funds in Gaza unless the President makes certain certifications. Specifically, it prohibits such expenditures unless the President certifies that the funds will not benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, other foreign terrorist organizations, or their members.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1904 • May 27, 2021

Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1641 • May 13, 2021

ISRA

el Sovereignty Reassurance Act of 2021 or ISRA This bill prohibits using funds made available to the Department of State for FY2022 to implement, administer, or enforce any policy that rescinds the U.S. recognition of the Golan Heights as part of Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 903 • Mar. 23, 2021

End Child Trafficking Now Act

This bill imposes restrictions related to adult aliens being admitted into the United States with a minor. An adult alien shall not be admitted with a minor unless the adult (1) presents documents and witness testimony proving that the adult is a relative or guardian of the minor, or (2) submits to a DNA test that proves such a relationship.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 488 • Feb. 25, 2021

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2021

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 364 • Feb. 23, 2021

No Taxpayer Funding for Paris Climate Agreement Act

This bill prohibits the use of any funds to take action providing for the United States to become a party to the Paris Agreement.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 319 • Feb. 12, 2021

Democracy Dies in Darkness Act

This bill requires foreign agents to prominently disclose their foreign principal as the source of any paid inserts placed by them in certain U.S.-based publications (e.g., magazines, journals, and news publications).

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 137 • Jan. 28, 2021

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 80 • Jan. 28, 2021

Sarah's Law

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 59 • Jan. 27, 2021

Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2021

This bill provides a private right of action against state and local jurisdictions with certain policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, and contains additional provisions related to such jurisdictions. Currently, such cooperation is generally not required.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 71 • Jan. 27, 2021

Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act

This bill expands the E-Verify program by requiring all employers to use it and permanently reauthorizes the program. Currently, E-Verify use is voluntary for most employers, although some states mandate its use.

AFF

Supported

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Co-sponsored

Aligned

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