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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.

FY2026 Community Project Funding Requests


HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $10.3 MILLION FARMERS TO FAMILIES FOOD BOX CONTRACT TO HATTIESBURG-BASED CO.

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $10.3 MILLION FARMERS TO FAMILIES FOOD BOX CONTRACT TO HATTIESBURG-BASED CO.
 
Merchants Foodservice Will Box Surplus Fruits, Dairy & Meat Boxes for Use by Families in Need

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised the award of a $10.3 million contract to the Hattiesburg-based Merchants Foodservice to package surplus foodstuffs for use by food banks, community and faith-based organizations, and other non-profits groups serving those in need.

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HYDE-SMITH:  MISS. AGRIBUSINESSES HARMED BY COVID-19 CAN APPLY FOR SBA ASSISTANCE

HYDE-SMITH:  MISS. AGRIBUSINESSES HARMED BY COVID-19 CAN APPLY FOR SBA ASSISTANCE

SBA Reopens Portal to Accept Economic Injury Disaster Loan Applications from Farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), today encouraged eligible Mississippi agriculture producers and agribusinesses suffering losses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to consider applying for assistance through the Small Business Administration (SBA).
 
The SBA on Monday announced that agricultural...

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES $30 MILLION USDA PURCHASE OF SURPLUS FARM-RAISED CATFISH

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES $30 MILLION USDA PURCHASE OF SURPLUS FARM-RAISED CATFISH

Catfish Products Among Commodities USDA Will Buy to Support American Agriculture, Nutrition Assistance Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), today expressed confidence that Mississippi catfish producers and processors will benefit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture plan to purchase $30.0 million in surplus food for distribution to food banks and community support programs.

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Future COVID-19 relief requested for chicken farmers

Lewes (Del.) Cape Gazette

Future COVID-19 relief requested for chicken farmers

July 14, 2020

The American Farm Bureau Federation has joined in advocacy efforts to encourage future relief aid for chicken farmers dealing with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With several months of input...