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Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state.  The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.

Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.


HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY

HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY

“We are Always Strongest When We Come Together in Gratitude, Pride & Patriotism”

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Statement Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued an Independence Day statement as Mississippians and citizens across the United States ramp up to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO PURCHASE SURPLUS CATFISH PRODUCTS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO PURCHASE SURPLUS CATFISH PRODUCTS

Hyde-Smith Leads Letter Asking Ag. Sec. to Approve Section 32 Purchase of Surplus Farm-Raised Catfish Products

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and several of her colleagues today endorsed a request made by the U.S. farm-raised catfish industry for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help the industry by purchasing surplus catfish products.

Hyde-Smith led a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke...

HYDE-SMITH, SCHIFF INTRODUCE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND MARKETS FOR AG PRODUCERS

HYDE-SMITH, SCHIFF INTRODUCE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND MARKETS FOR AG PRODUCERS

Legislation Aims to Improve Resiliency by Building Out the Middle of the Food Supply Chain

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) today introduced legislation to strengthen the resilience of the U.S. food supply chains and expand markets for agricultural producers, particularly small and mid-sized operations.

The American Food Supply Chain...

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...

REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER

REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER

Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 76
(Senate - May 2, 2024) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I wish to pay tribute to the 
life and service of a Mississippi coaching legend and close personal 
friend, Coach Bob Tyler, who passed away on April 28, 2024.

  Born...

REMEMBERING MIKE LEACH (Executive Session)

REMEMBERING MIKE LEACH (Executive Session)

Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 198
(Senate - December 20, 2022) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I come to the floor today to pay 
tribute to a very special man who was held dear by many Mississippians, 
Mississippi State University head coach...

TRIBUTE TO DR. THOMAS E. DOBBS, III

TRIBUTE TO DR. THOMAS E. DOBBS, III

Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 125
(Senate - July 27, 2022) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to express deep appreciation 
for Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, a friend and 
leader to all of the frontline healthcare workers in...