East Central Region

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO SUPPORT YOUTH AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS

Miss. Senator Supports Five-Year Extension of USDA Grant Program for 4-H & FFA Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is an original cosponsor of a bill to extend a grant program geared toward supporting agricultural youth and scouting programs in rural communities and small towns.

The Youth Lead Act (S.4499) would reauthorize grants for the National 4–H Council, National Future Farmers of America...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS REPUBLICAN FRAMEWORK SHOULD PROPEL SENATE TO COMPLETE NEW FARM BILL

Commodities & Risk Management Ranking Member Says Plan Holds Key to Modernized Agriculture Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today commended the unveiling of a Republican-led Farm Bill framework that she says should propel the Senate toward completing legislation that meets the modern challenges facing farmers, ranchers, and stakeholders across the country.

Hyde-Smith, ranking...

MISS. DELEGATION WELCOMES FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVAL

Delegation Supported Gov. Reeves’ Request for Federal Aid Following Fatal April Storms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today welcomed President Biden’s approval of Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after severe storms...