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Senator Hyde-Smith believes the Unites States is strong when agriculture and rural America are strong.  The Senator understands the unique challenges faced by rural Mississippi to provide residents with basic services, infrastructure, education, and health care.  She supports policies that will allow rural communities to expand economically.  The federal government should not be a roadblock to the growth and wellbeing of rural America.


HYDE-SMITH TO CHAIR SENATE AGRICULTURE SUBCOMMITTEE

HYDE-SMITH TO CHAIR SENATE AGRICULTURE SUBCOMMITTEE

Hyde-Smith Subcommittee Assignments on Energy & Natural Resources Committee Also Set

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that she has been named chairman of the Senate Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management and Trade in the 119th Congress.

This subcommittee of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee oversees commodity programs, derivatives and digital...

HYDE-SMITH, AG COMMITTEE BEGIN WORK TO WRITE NEW FARM BILL

HYDE-SMITH, AG COMMITTEE BEGIN WORK TO WRITE NEW FARM BILL

Hyde-Smith Pushes for Stronger Commodity Safety Net to Overcome Farm Crisis

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Stresses Need to Invest in Commodity Safety Net in New Farm Bill.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith and Farm Bureau President Duvall Discuss the Importance of Protecting Access to Crop Protection Tools and Biotechnology Products.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today landed solidly on the side of farmers and...

HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO PERMANENTLY AUTHORIZE CDC OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH

HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO PERMANENTLY AUTHORIZE CDC OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH

Senators Want Statutory Authorization to Keep Focus on Rural Health Needs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today introduced legislation to build on their efforts to bring a sharper focus on rural health needs by permanently authorizing the Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The bipartisan Rural Health Focus...

HYDE-SMITH TO CHAIR SENATE TRANSPORTATION, HUD APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

HYDE-SMITH TO CHAIR SENATE TRANSPORTATION, HUD APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

Hyde-Smith Also Lands Military Construction-VA Spot, Will Serve on Six Subcommittees of Importance to Mississippi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) was officially named as the new chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) for the 119th Congress.

Hyde-Smith, in addition to chairing the THUD Appropriations...

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS ROLLINS TO LEAD USDA, SEEKS COOPERATION ON INSPECTION REGIMENS & VETERINARIAN RECRUITMENT

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS ROLLINS TO LEAD USDA, SEEKS COOPERATION ON INSPECTION REGIMENS & VETERINARIAN RECRUITMENT

Senate Ag Committee Conducts Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Agriculture Nominee Brooke Rollins

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received commitments from Brooke Rollins, President Trump’s nominee to be the next Secretary of Agriculture, to work with her to improve the federal agricultural inspection regimens that are key to the survivability of...

HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES KEY STEP FOR YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS, RECORD OF DECISION SIGNED

HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES KEY STEP FOR YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS, RECORD OF DECISION SIGNED

Miss. Senator Signals Readiness to Move Long-Sought Flood Control Project to Construction

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Celebrates ‘Record of Decision’ Signing for Yazoo Backwater Pumps.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today celebrated the signing of a Record of Decision (ROD) that clears the way for the construction of a long-sought flood control project for the Yazoo Backwater Area—a...

HYDE-SMITH:  $667,000 AWARDED TO TACKLE DESTRUCTIVE PLANT PESTS IN MISS.

HYDE-SMITH:  $667,000 AWARDED TO TACKLE DESTRUCTIVE PLANT PESTS IN MISS.

USDA Plant Protection Act Funds Will Support MSU, Miss. Dept. of Agriculture Efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $667,000 in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding for projects in Mississippi to combat agricultural pests and diseases.

The USDA Plant Protection Act Section 7721 funding will support a series of Mississippi-based programs...

SEN. HYDE-SMITH, REP. BARR RENEW BID TO TRIGGER BANK FORMATION IN RURAL, UNDERSERVED AREAS

SEN. HYDE-SMITH, REP. BARR RENEW BID TO TRIGGER BANK FORMATION IN RURAL, UNDERSERVED AREAS

New Bicameral Bill Introduced to Spur Community Banking Growth, Stop Decline in Banking Options for Many Mississippians

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-Ky.) today reignited their effort to increase the approval for new banks to provide financial and banking services in rural and other underserved areas.

Hyde-Smith and Barr today introduced the...

HYDE-SMITH REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PERMANENT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

HYDE-SMITH REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR PERMANENT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Again Cosponsors ‘Sunshine Protection Act’ to Benefit Agriculture and Farmers, Public Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that she has once again championed the push to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent across the United States. 

Hyde-Smith on Tuesday joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (S.29), a...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS MISS. CATFISH, SHRIMP PRODUCERS SHOULD BENEFIT FROM MAJOR USDA PURCHASE DECISION

HYDE-SMITH SAYS MISS. CATFISH, SHRIMP PRODUCERS SHOULD BENEFIT FROM MAJOR USDA PURCHASE DECISION

USDA Section 32 Program to Purchase Up to $55 Million in Farm-Raised Catfish, Gulf Shrimp 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today indicated that catfish and shrimp producers in Mississippi should benefit from a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $30 million in farm-raised catfish products and $25 million in Gulf shrimp for distribution to...