It is simply unfair for the Internal Revenue Service to lay claim to the bulk of a small business or farm when a death occurs. Federal tax policy should instead be geared toward helping the next generation keep these family-owned operations alive.

USDA Rural Development is responsible for helping rural counties and small communities provide public services and foster economic growth. Often these investments help fill gaps that are hard to overcome with a rural tax base.

Believing in the sanctity of life also shouldn't expose anyone to discrimination or penalties for declining to support abortion.

The Conscience Protection Act would ensure no one is coerced to participate in abortions or to provide abortion coverage.

The State Revolving Fund helps rural communities and water associations afford to make improvements to their water infrastructure to ensure Mississippians have access to clean and safe drinking water.

The importance of the Army Corps of Engineers to public safety and economic activity in Mississippi can't be understated.

The VA MISSION Act is one of the first bills I was fortunate enough to support and see enacted into law.

Public safety and emergency preparedness is essential.

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week gives us an opportunity to honor and recognize the sacrifices made by the families of members of the Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and secure our nation.

I am pro-life and always have been.

Voting on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court is one of the most important duties of a U.S. Senator.

Iran is an unapologetic sponsor of global terrorism, and cutting off Iran's ability to finance those activities is necessary.

I believe Judge Kavanaugh is a well-qualified conservative jurist, and I commend President Trump for his commitment to naming Supreme Court justices who are committed to the rule of law.

Hazardous weather poses unique challenges for rural communities like many throughout our state.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a strong start to help Mississippi families keep more of their hard-earned money and to help small businesses create jobs.

I will promote a positive agenda focused on issues important to Mississippians.

My staff in Washington and in the state will be dedicated to constituent services and the best representation for our state.

I've assembled a team with a broad variety of experiences to lead my Senate office.

I have great respect for Senator Cochran and the years of service he gave to Mississippi and the nation. I'll do my best to measure up to the standard he set as public servant - and as a pianist.

I'm excited to work with my colleagues to advance President Trump's policies and advance the needs of our state and the nation.

It is a great honor to serve Mississippi as its first female United States Senator.

Although I had a private education at secondary level, I went to a local primary school where I mixed with kids of all backgrounds.

I have no truck with this notion that immigrants are to blame for all of the country's problems.

My father was a rags-to-riches businessman who came over in the Sixties with no money. On my mother's side, I am the grandson of a High Court judge and celebrated intelligence officer, so it's quite an unusual combination.