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.
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Hyde-Smith Announces $21.3 Million Grant For Highway 49 Improvements At Mendenhall
July 14, 2025
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the approval of a $21.3 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant to improve the movement of traffic and commerce...
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Renick gives keynote speech at luncheon
By Sue Watson, Staff Writer
Ashland's favorite son and chairman of the board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority, Bill Renick spoke for the second time to the Byhalia Chamber luncheon June 26. The last time he spoke at the...
HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES RETURN TO REGULAR ORDER AS SENATE PASSES THREE FY2026 FUNDING BILLS
Votes for Senate Passage of Agriculture, Military Construction-VA & Legislative Branch Appropriations Bills – Achieved Under Republican Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted for Senate passage of three FY2026 appropriations bills, the strongest signal yet that under Republican leadership the Senate is returning...
HYDE-SMITH PRAISES TRUMP ADMIN. ACTION TO OVERTURN BIDEN VA-FUNDED ABORTIONS RULE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today issued the following statement praising President Trump for acting to repeal a Biden-era rule that turned Veterans Affairs hospitals into abortion clinics:
“I am incredibly grateful to President Trump and Veterans Affairs Secretary Collins for rescinding one of the Biden administration’s most aggressive pro...
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
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
‘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.
The Pro...
HYDE-SMITH SEEKS INPUT ON IMPROVING GRAIN INSPECTIONS LAW TO BENEFIT MISS. GRAIN EXPORTS
Senate Ag Committee Hearing Weighs Improvements to U.S. Grain Standards Act
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Asks Witnesses How to Improve U.S. Grain Standards Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today solicited ideas from witnesses on how Congress can improve the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA), a law that is important to exporting the rice, soybeans, and corn grown by Mississippi...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE INTERIOR-ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Miss. Senator Highlights Items of Interest to Mississippi in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, on Thursday supported committee approval of an appropriations bill that would make resources available for Mississippi water systems, wastewater infrastructure, and unique cultural projects.
The FY2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies...
HYDE-SMITH GAINS COMMITTEE APPROVAL FOR FY2026 TRANSPORTATION, HUD APPROPRIATIONS BILL
As Subcommittee Chair, Hyde-Smith Worked to Achieve Bipartisan Support for Bill that Benefits Nation & Mississippi
VIDEO: Subcommittee Chair Hyde-Smith Presents FY2026 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Bill.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today gained Senate Appropriations Committee approval of an appropriations bill she led that will make significant investments in air traffic...
