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Senator Hyde-Smith believes rebuilding infrastructure is key to the future of Mississippi and the nation.  She understands that aging highways, bridges, and basic public works infrastructure represents an impediment to public safety and economic growth.  She includes the need for greater broadband access among these needs.  Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to using her committee assignments to support responsible efforts to improve infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.


HYDE-SMITH JOINS BIPARTISAN PUSH TO EXPEDITE CRITICAL FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY LENDERS

HYDE-SMITH JOINS BIPARTISAN PUSH TO EXPEDITE CRITICAL FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY LENDERS

Miss. Senator Urges Timely Deployment of $324 Million to Support Underserved Rural and Urban Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined a bipartisan coalition of Senators in urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to expedite the disbursement of $324 million in congressionally-approved funding for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund...

U.S. SENATE APPROVES HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION OBSERVING 20th ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA

U.S. SENATE APPROVES HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION OBSERVING 20th ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate this week approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in advance of the upcoming commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting Mississippi and the Gulf Coast.

The Hyde-Smith resolution (S.Res.344), approved by unanimous consent, recognizes the devastation wrought by the deadly hurricane that landed on Aug. 29, 2005...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO STOP SBA OVERREACH IN SMALL BUSINESS LENDING

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO STOP SBA OVERREACH IN SMALL BUSINESS LENDING

‘Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act’ Favors Community Banks & Credit Unions Over the Federal Government

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday cosponsored legislation to protect community banks and credit unions from competing with the federal government by repealing a Biden-era rule that would allow the Small Business Administration (SBA) to directly make loans.

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Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA

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Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA

Bipartisan Measure Promotes Safety, Supply Chain Connectivity

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

A Senate panel on July 24 easily approved legislation that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal 2026.

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Delta Waterfowl Applauds Introduction of HEN Act in Congress

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Delta Waterfowl Applauds Introduction of HEN Act in Congress

Proposed law would authorize funding for duck production and habitat conservation efforts to increase waterfowl populations

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

A bill that would authorize funding for Hen House nest structures and...