Rural Communities

HYDE-SMITH VOWS TO KEEP WORKING TOWARD FARM BILL 2.0 PASSAGE AS COMMITTEE DEMOCRATS BLOCK PROGRESS

Miss. Senator Bemoans Minority Party Lip Service to Helping Farmers, Ranchers & Rural America

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today vowed to continue working with her Senate Agriculture Committee colleagues to advance the Farm Bill 2.0 that represents a full replacement of the 2018 Farm Bill that technically expired in 2023.

The Senate Agriculture Committee today...

MISS. LAWMAKERS APPLAUD TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

Eight Counties Included in Disaster Declaration Linked to Tropical Storm Arthur

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today applauded President Trump for approving Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration after severe...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS NEW BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN RURAL HOSPITALS

Rural Emergency Hospital Improvement Act Makes Changes to Bolster & Improve Original Lifeline Program for Rural Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in introducing new legislation to broaden access to a federal Medicare reimbursement program that can help more rural hospitals remain open to serve patients.

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HYDE-SMITH LEADS BICAMERAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE H-2A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM

Lawmakers Seek Multi-Agency Administrative Changes to Ease Strain on Agricultural, Livestock & Dairy Industries

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today led a bicameral group of lawmakers in recommending administrative changes the Trump administration should take to significantly improve the effectiveness of the H-2A agricultural guest worker program.

In a letter addressed to the...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH

Agreement Follows Senators’ Request, Supports Producers and Expands Food Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she expects Mississippi catfish producers to benefit from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $20 million in farm-raised catfish for distribution through food banks, charities, and other nutrition assistance programs.

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HYDE-SMITH, FERC COMMISSIONERS EXAMINE AFFORDABILITY AS DATA CENTERS PROLIFERATE

Senate FERC Oversight Hearing Heavily Focused on Rising Power Demands & Affordability

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Electricity Affordability with FERC Commissioners.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday sought additional details on the mechanisms being put in place to protect families, small businesses, and communities from high electricity bills as data centers and...

HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY BILL WILL IMPROVE FOREST HEALTH, EXPAND MARKET FOR FORESTRY BIOMASS BYPRODUCTS

‘Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act’ Would Broaden Renewable Fuel Standard Definition of Eligible Renewable Biomass

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve forest health and management by creating new market demand for timber and forestry biomass byproducts.

The Wildfire Reduction...

HYDE-SMITH, COMMITTEE REVIEW TRUMP SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR AGRICULTURE, DEFENSE

Senate Appropriations Committee Assesses $11.1B Request for Ag Assistance, $70B for Defense Readiness

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Agriculture Secretary Rollins About Continued Assistance Payments for Farmers.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth on Supplemental Funding Request and FY2027 Shipbuilding Budget.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on...

MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared its strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a major disaster declaration after severe storms, tornadoes, and flash flooding struck on June 18-19, 2026.

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike...

HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAW

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law, Includes Hyde-Smith Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, today heralded the enactment of the first comprehensive housing affordability measure approved by Congress in decades.

The 21st Century ROAD (Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream) to Housing Act (HR...