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.
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S 2020 BUDGET PLAN
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S 2020 BUDGET PLAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s FY2020 budget request:
“The release of the President’s budget will allow congressional appropriators to begin work on bills for next year. I hope we’ll make good progress, but understand this process could be difficult with a divided Congress. I will review the details of the...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $1.0 MILLION GRANT TO ADVANCE MANUFACTURING IN MISSISSIPPI
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $1.0 MILLION GRANT TO ADVANCE MANUFACTURING IN MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced a $1.0 million Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) grant to support a Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) program to improve the competitiveness of the state’s manufacturing sector.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology grant will support ongoing work by the MEP Center for Mississippi, a MMA-led initiative...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COSPONSOR PERMANENT E-VERIFY EXTENSION
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COSPONSOR PERMANENT E-VERIFY EXTENSION
Miss. Senators Support Program to Reduce Unauthorized Immigrant Employment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced their support for legislation that would help businesses comply with immigration laws by certifying the legal status of their workforce.
The Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act, introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), would permanently...
Mississippi to receive $47.1 million from HHS to support families with child care options
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Mississippi to receive $47.1 million from HHS to support families with child care options
Apr 14, 2020
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced that Mississippi will receive $47,131,386 in the Child Care and Development Block Grant funding. This is part of...
Local airports to receive federal grant money to help offset economic losses during COVID-19 outbreak
Mississippi Press
Local airports to receive federal grant money to help offset economic losses during COVID-19 outbreak
By Warren Kulo
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport will receive the lion’s share of nearly $35 million in grants awarded by the federal government to...
USMI Awarded Contract to Build Special Ops Vessels
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USMI Awarded Contract to Build Special Ops Vessels
April 13, 2020
United States Marine, Inc. (USMI) has been awarded a $108 million contract to produce vessels for the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
The Gulfport, Miss. based shipbuilder will use the five-year, indefinite...