
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 SAYS H-2A VISA DELAYS, RED TAPE MUST BE FIXED TO HELP MISS. AG PRODUCERS
HYDE-SMITH SAYS H-2A VISA DELAYS, RED TAPE MUST BE FIXED TO HELP MISS. AG PRODUCERS
Acting Labor Sec. Tells Hyde-Smith Reorganization Will Improve Process to Hire Temporary Foreign Farm Laborers

VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith and Labor Department Head Discuss H-2A Visa Program Reforms.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today stressed the need for the U.S. Department of Labor to improve its handling of an H-2A visa program now plagued by serious delays and regulatory...
SENATE DESIGNATES MAY 16 AS NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY
SENATE DESIGNATES MAY 16 AS NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY
Hyde-Smith, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Resolution Encouraging Families to Explore America’s Parks & Public Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution led by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) that designates, Saturday, May 16, as National Kids to Park Day to encourage children and families across the country to spend more time outdoors.
The Kids to Parks Resolution (S.Res.734)...
HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES HUD TO USE MORE MASS TIMBER TO ACCELERATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES HUD TO USE MORE MASS TIMBER TO ACCELERATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
Hyde-Smith Chairs Appropriations Hearing to Assess FY2027 HUD Budget Request

VIDEO: Subcommittee Chair Hyde-Smith Discusses Affordable Housing, Opportunity Zones, Foster Care Housing with HUD Secretary Scott Turner.
VIDEO: Subcommittee Chair Hyde-Smith’s Review of the FY2027 HUD Budget Request.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) encouraged the U.S. Department of Housing and...
Hyde-Smith supports bill to expand rural emergency care through new grant programs
Magnolia State News
Hyde-Smith supports bill to expand rural emergency care through new grant programs
By Magnolia State News
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced on Mar. 30 her support for new legislation aimed at improving emergency care services in rural areas by creating two federal grant...
Sens. Hagerty, Alsobrooks introduce bill to expand deposit insurance coverage
Financial Regulation News
Sens. Hagerty, Alsobrooks introduce bill to expand deposit insurance coverage
By Dave Kovaleski
U.S. Sens. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced legislation that expands deposit insurance coverage for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts.
The...
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Magnolia Tribune
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
The Alliance said the expansion is an opportunity to expand access to advanced AI technology and workforce development through partnerships with Holmes Community College and local government leaders.
By: Frank Corder
BT...