Senator Hyde-Smith, a cattle farmer and the former Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, understands the importance of the state’s $7.5 billion agricultural and forestry industries. As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Senator will work on legislation, programs, and policies to allow agriculture and related industries to grow in Mississippi and the nation.
The Senator’s record includes protecting private property rights against eminent domain abuses, helping to open foreign markets for Mississippi agricultural products, and supporting country-of-origin labeling.
(March 19 to August 15, 2025, the USDA Farm Service Agency is issuing up to $10 billion in direct payments to eligible agricultural producers of eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Senator Hyde-Smith fought to get this assistance enacted in December 2024. These one-time economic assistance payments will help eligible commodity producers in Mississippi mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices. Learn more: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/ecap)
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO STABILIZE AG LABOR COSTS
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO STABILIZE AG LABOR COSTS
Senators Introduce Bill to Codify Trump Wage Rule for H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined a legislative effort to stabilize agricultural labor costs by providing farmers with greater certainty and clarity when forecasting labor costs as they plan for future growing seasons.
Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Farmworker Access and Retention Modernization ...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE RURAL HOUSING AFFORDABILITY LEGISLATION
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE RURAL HOUSING AFFORDABILITY LEGISLATION
Bipartisan FARM Home Loan Act Would Expand Access to Farm Credit System Home Loan Assistance in Mississippi, Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with four fellow members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to boost rural economic growth by helping more homebuyers qualify for housing assistance through the Farm Credit...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ACT TO SHORE UP SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY LENDERS
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ACT TO SHORE UP SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY LENDERS
Bipartisan Legislation Offers FDIC Deposit Insurance to Enhance Financial Stability for Community & Mid-sized banks, Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday signed as a primary sponsor of bipartisan legislation to strengthen small and mid-sized lenders like community banks and credit unions – institutions that drive local economic growth.
Hyde-Smith joined U.S. Senators Bill...
Crackdown on Contaminated Seafood Imports Gains Momentum in U.S. Senate
Seafood Media
Crackdown on Contaminated Seafood Imports Gains Momentum in U.S. Senate
New bill backed by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith would allow destruction of unsafe food shipments and block repeat entry attempts
UNITED STATES Thursday, March 19, 2026,
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde...
Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Buying American Cotton Act
American Ag Network
Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Buying American Cotton Act
Posted: March 19, 2026
Last week on Agriculture of America, we had a conversation with Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) regarding her Buying American Cotton Act legislation. She shares details on the bill, the outlook for...
Tuberville, Britt join GOP senators urging Labor Department to withdraw Biden-era heat rule
Gulf Coast Media
Tuberville, Britt join GOP senators urging Labor Department to withdraw Biden-era heat rule
GCM Staff Report
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, joined Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, and 14 other Republican senators in urging the U.S. Department of Labor to scrap a proposed...
TRIBUTE TO TOM GRESHAM
TRIBUTE TO TOM GRESHAM
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...
TRIBUTE TO PAUL HOLLIS
TRIBUTE TO PAUL HOLLIS
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
Counci...
Disaster Relief
DISASTER RELIEF
Congressional Record (Senate - May 09, 2019)
Mr. President, I also rise to speak on behalf of thousands of Mississippians who have been affected by catastrophic flooding and other natural disasters this year. Their plight and the unmet
commitment made to them long ago provide us...