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Senator Hyde-Smith supports federal policies to foster an economic environment that encourages job growth in Mississippi and the nation.  She supports the tax cuts and reforms enacted by President Trump and the Republican-majority Congress.  She believes in eliminating burdensome federal regulations that hinder small businesses, farmers, and industry.

The Senator supports policies and opportunities to continue and expand Mississippi’s ability to contribute to national security, high-tech research, agricultural innovation, and energy production.

Senator Hyde-Smith welcomes opportunities to work with local, state, and federal officials to make Mississippi a better place to work and raise families.

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HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS SWEEPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS SWEEPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION

Senate Approves 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, 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 voted for a sweeping housing affordability measure that includes priority reforms she’s supported to address housing needs in rural America.

The 21st Century ROAD (Renewing Opportunity in...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK LABOR DEPT. TO DITCH DEMOCRAT HEAT RULE PROPOSAL

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK LABOR DEPT. TO DITCH DEMOCRAT HEAT RULE PROPOSAL

Senator Trash Biden-era OSHA Plan as Overbearing, Costly and Impracticable for Businesses and Workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today added her voice to calls for the U.S. Department of Labor to drop an overbearing proposed heat rule written by the Biden administration and instead develop pragmatic solutions for businesses to follow to protect their workers from heat-related hazards.

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HYDE-SMITH BUILDS SUPPORT FOR HER BILL TO HELP STEM THE DECLINE OF U.S. COTTON

HYDE-SMITH BUILDS SUPPORT FOR HER BILL TO HELP STEM THE DECLINE OF U.S. COTTON

Senate Ag Committee Examines How to Increase Domestic Consumption of U.S.-Grown Products

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Promotes Inclusion of U.S. Cotton Consumption Incentives in Long-term Solutions for American Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today argued that her legislation to incentivize the use of U.S.-grown cotton to stem the decline of domestic cotton production must be...

NCC to press for Buying American Cotton Act in 2026

Farm Progress

NCC to press for Buying American Cotton Act in 2026

New farm bill helps cotton farmers but won’t guarantee profitability.

By Forrest Laws

At a Glance
•    U.S. cotton represents only 4 million of 20 million bales consumed domestically.
•    Buying American Cotton Act offers tax...

TRIBUTE TO JOE AGUZZI

TRIBUTE TO JOE AGUZZI

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 95
(Senate - June 4, 2025) PDF

 Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is an honor to express my 
deep admiration and heartfelt respect for one of my constituents and 
dear friend Mr. Joe Aguzzi of Cleveland, MS, who celebrated his 99th 
birthda...

REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)

REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 30
(Senate - February 13, 2025) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is with a sense of sadness but 
also an honor to celebrate the life of someone who truly made a 
profound impact on my home State of Mississippi...