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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


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...

Boozman, Cotton seek relief for Arkansas’ aquaculture farmers

Southwest Times Record, Fort Smith, Ark. 

Boozman, Cotton seek relief for Arkansas’ aquaculture farmers

By Special to The Commercial

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton of Arkansas have joined colleagues to encourage the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide Coronavirus Aid...