Golden Triangle Region

HYDE-SMITH SEEKS USDA ASSISTANCE FOR FLOOD-DAMAGED NORTH MISSISSIPPI

Says Disaster Declaration, Emergency Funding May be Needed to Boost USDA Aid Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said recovering from damage to crops and rural infrastructure caused by catastrophic flooding in north Mississippi last week may necessitate a disaster declaration and emergency appropriations.

Hyde-Smith on Tuesday addressed Mississippi flood damage with Agriculture Secretary...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $94.9 MILLION IN CAPITAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT RURAL & UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Treasury Dept. COVID-19 Grants Awarded to 52 Mississippi Financial Institutions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $94.9 million from the U.S. Treasury Department to 52 financial institutions throughout Mississippi as capital to spur more private-sector investments in local communities.

The funding is provided as COVID-19 relief funds...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS IRAN NUCLEAR TREATY ACT TO PLACE CONSTITUTIONAL CHECK ON IRAN DEAL

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) in introducing legislation that would require Senate consent for any treaty related to Iranian nuclear capabilities.

The Iran Nuclear Treaty Act (S.2030) would deem any U.S. agreement with Iran, related to its nuclear program, a treaty under Article II, Clause 2 of the Constitution, requiring the...