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...
Democrats tank DHS funding bill for fourth time
The Center Square
Democrats tank DHS funding bill for fourth time
By Thérèse Boudreaux
(The Center Square) – U.S. Senate Democrats tanked the Department of Homeland Security funding bill for a fourth time Thursday, ensuring the department’s funding lapse will span at least a month.
With three...
Senate Ag Committee holds hearing on domestic consumption
The Fence Post
Senate Ag Committee holds hearing on domestic consumption
By Jerry Hagstrom, The Hagstrom Report
The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing Tuesday at which farm leaders presented ideas on how to increase domestic consumption amid an oversupply of commodities and trade...
Buying American Cotton Act hopes to foster inelastic cotton demand
Farm Progress
Buying American Cotton Act hopes to foster inelastic cotton demand
Louis Dreyfus Co. executive Joe Nicosia says the U.S. cotton industry is in jeopardy, but he has faith in a bill working its way through Congress that could offer huge support to domestic producers.
by Whitney...
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...
Tribute to Woods Eastland
TRIBUTE TO WOODS EASTLAND
Congressional Record (Senate – March 23, 2019)
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Woods Eastland of Indianola, MS, for his service and contributions while serving as the 83rd president of Delta Council.
Founded in 1935, Delta Council is a widely...