HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS NEW BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN RURAL HOSPITALS
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS NEW BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN RURAL HOSPITALS
Rural Emergency Hospital Improvement Act Makes Changes to Bolster & Improve Original Lifeline Program for Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in introducing new legislation to broaden access to a federal Medicare reimbursement program that can help more rural hospitals remain open to serve patients.
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HYDE-SMITH LEADS BICAMERAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE H-2A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM
HYDE-SMITH LEADS BICAMERAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE H-2A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM
Lawmakers Seek Multi-Agency Administrative Changes to Ease Strain on Agricultural, Livestock & Dairy Industries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today led a bicameral group of lawmakers in recommending administrative changes the Trump administration should take to significantly improve the effectiveness of the H-2A agricultural guest worker program.
In a letter addressed to the...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH
Agreement Follows Senators’ Request, Supports Producers and Expands Food Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she expects Mississippi catfish producers to benefit from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $20 million in farm-raised catfish for distribution through food banks, charities, and other nutrition assistance programs.
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USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards
Seafood Source
USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards
By Nathan Strout
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued nearly USD 20 million (EUR 17.2 million) in awards for catfish products, which it will use for federal nutrition programs like national school lunches.
The...
Federal funds boost UMMC telehealth for rural residents
WJTV-TV Jackson
Federal funds boost UMMC telehealth for rural residents
By Miracle Jennings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), alongside U.S. Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.), announced a $4.25 million federal award to the University of...
Sen. Hyde-Smith visits Olive Branch airport to discuss growth, economic role
DeSoto County News
Sen. Hyde-Smith visits Olive Branch airport to discuss growth, economic role
Peyton Taylor
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith visited Olive Branch Airport Taylor Field (OLV) to learn about the facility’s expansion, the City of Olive Branch said. The city said she met with Mayor Ken Adams...
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...