Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to supporting foreign affairs policies that ensure the security of the American people first and foremost. She understands the need for the United States to foster and maintain mutually-beneficial relations with allies to promote our national security, freedom, and fair trade.
Seafood Media
Crackdown on Contaminated Seafood Imports Gains Momentum in U.S. Senate
New bill backed by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith would allow destruction of unsafe food shipments and block repeat entry attempts
UNITED STATES Thursday, March 19, 2026,
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde...
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...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Arkansas cotton leader wants Congress to approve tax credits to boost consumption
By Alex Thomas
WASHINGTON -- One Arkansas farmer says federal lawmakers need to boost interest in domestic cotton products as producers continue to struggle amid poor economic...
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...
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS BILL TO STOP IMPORTERS FROM GETTING REJECTED FOOD, PRODUCTS TO U.S. CONSUMERS
Cosponsors Bill to Expand FDA Authority to Destroy Products that Fail to Meet U.S. Health & Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that she has cosponsored legislation to crack down on the re-importation of products, including food, previously rejected by the federal inspectors as harmful.
The Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act (S.3213) would...
The Center Square
Cassidy, Hyde-Smith push for tariffs on Indian shrimp
By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – The screws on foreign shrimp may be further tightened with a newly introduced bill from Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy.
"President Trump imposed...
WAFB-TV Baton Rouge, La.
Sen. Cassidy wants to slap tariffs on imported shrimp; shrimpers agree
VIDEO: Senator Cassidy introduced the India Shrimp Tariff Act this week, proposing a 40% tariff on shrimp imported from India by 2028.
By Liam Combs
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Senator Cassidy...
The Trucker
OOIDA: ‘Congress can do more to prevent bad actors from operating on our nation’s highways’
By Bruce Guthrie
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been speaking loudly to federal congressional leaders on what it feels are the major issues...
DeSoto County News
Politicos react to State of the Union
By Bob Bakken
Key Points
Index Box
Georgia Senate Passes Bill for Imported Shrimp Menu Disclosure
February 10, 2026 at 5:13 AM GMT-5
The Georgia state senate has passed legislation requiring restaurants and other foodservice establishments to disclose the use of imported shrimp on their menus. According to SeafoodSource...
