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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.

FY2027 Community Project Funding Requests


HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLLOUT OF $423 MILLION TO MISS. AG PRODUCERS

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLLOUT OF $423 MILLION TO MISS. AG PRODUCERS

Improved Agriculture Risk Coverage & Price Loss Coverage Authorized in Working Families Tax Cuts Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the start of an estimated $423 million in farm safety net improvements being made available to Mississippi agricultural producers as the Farm Service Agency begins implementing aspects of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act enacted last year.

The...

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES SENATE PASSAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN AVIATION BILL, LOOKS TO GET MEASURE ENACTED

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES SENATE PASSAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN AVIATION BILL, LOOKS TO GET MEASURE ENACTED

Senate and House Have Passed Similar Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care for Pilots & Air Traffic Controllers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today praised Senate approval of legislation she cosponsored to reduce bureaucratic delays and overregulation in how...

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT GULF SHRIMPERS FROM INFLUX OF IMPORTED SHRIMP FROM ECUADOR

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT GULF SHRIMPERS FROM INFLUX OF IMPORTED SHRIMP FROM ECUADOR

Bill Would Target Ecuador with Higher Tariffs to Level Playing Field, Boost Inspections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced new legislation to help protect American wild-caught shrimp producers from the rapidly growing influx of imported shrimp from Ecuador, which has overtaken India as the source of foreign shrimp, crawfish, and other seafood products.

The...

US senator moves to raise tariffs on Ecuadorian shrimp

Seafood Source

US senator moves to raise tariffs on Ecuadorian shrimp

By Nathan Strout

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi) has introduced a bill to raise tariffs on shrimp from Ecuador in a bid to discourage imports and support the domestic shrimp sector.

“Not much has changed since...

WINTER STORM FERN (Executive Calendar)

WINTER STORM FERN (Executive Calendar)

Congressional Record Vol. 172, No. 25
(Senate - February 4, 2026) PDF

  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sheehy). The other distinguished Senator 
from Mississippi.

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I join my colleague Senator Roger 
Wicker to draw the attention...

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SYSTEM

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SYSTEM

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 203
(Senate - December 4, 2025) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to call attention to a 
critical safety issue that affects every American who travels our roads 
and highways.

  Across the country, we are seeing a...

LEGISLATIVE SESSION--American Agriculture

LEGISLATIVE SESSION--American Agriculture

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 170
(Senate - October 15, 2025) PDF

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi.

American Agriculture

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to highlight a growing 
crisis that threatens our farmers...