Rural Communities

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH VOTE TO OVERTURN BIDEN WOTUS RULE

Senate Joins House in Approving Joint Resolution to Stop Far-reaching EPA Rule 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted with a majority of Senators to overturn the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.

The Senate voted 53-43 to approve a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to stop the new WOTUS rule finalized by the Environmental...

HYDE-SMITH, AG SECRETARY DISCUSS USDA AID OPTIONS FOR TORNADO VICTIMS

At Ag Appropriations Hearing, Miss. Senator Thanks Sec. Vilsack for Initial USDA Response

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses USDA Disaster Relief Aid for Miss. Tornado Victims.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today engaged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in discussing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources available to Mississippians affected by the deadly tornadoes that tore...

MISS. DELEGATION URGES BIDEN TO APPROVE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

Lawmakers Issue Letter Endorsing State Request for Assistance Following Deadly Tornadoes

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared its strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration in order to unlock additional federal resources to supplement state recovery efforts after a deadly storm tore across the state.

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss...

HYDE-SMITH PITCHES TEMPORARY PAYMENTS TO HELP RURAL HOSPITALS

Having Cosponsored Save Rural Hospitals Act, Miss. Senator Uses Appropriations Hearing on HHS Budget to Address Ongoing Hardships

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Considers Options to Help Rural Hospitals.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), on behalf of rural hospitals in Mississippi, today encouraged Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to determine the feasibility of temporary per diem payment...

AS RANKING MEMBER, HYDE-SMITH SETS BROAD PRIORITIES FOR FY24 TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS

Miss. Senator States Support for Bridge, Airport Programs Zeroed Out in Biden Budget Request

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Rural Needs in Review of Transportation Budget Review.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Transportation Secretary Buttigieg.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In her new role as Ranking Member on the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD)...

HYDE-SMITH, BOOZMAN RENEW FIGHT TO PROTECT FARMERS, RANCHERS FROM CLIMATE RULE

‘Protect Farmers from the SEC Act’ Would Shield Ag Sector from Greenhouse Gas Reporting Scheme

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently rejoined the legislative fight to exempt family farmers and ranchers from burdensome greenhouse gas emissions reporting mandates proposed by the Biden administration’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Hyde-Smith has joined U.S. Senator John...

HYDE-SMITH LEADS RENEWED EFFORT TO HELP FLOOD INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS

Reintroduces Bill to Create Options for Policyholders as Higher FEMA Flood Insurance Premiums Kick In

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reintroduced her legislation to protect policyholders from higher National Flood Insurance Program premiums until the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) meets certain accountability and transparency requirements.

The Homeowner Flood Insurance...