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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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MISS. DELEGATION APPLAUDS TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

MISS. DELEGATION APPLAUDS TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today applauded President Trump for approving Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration following deadly Winter Storm Fern, which struck the state Jan. 23-27, 2026.

This approval...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH REITERATE NEED FOR FEMA TO ABANDON PRICEY BIDEN-ERA FLOOD INSURANCE CHANGES

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH REITERATE NEED FOR FEMA TO ABANDON PRICEY BIDEN-ERA FLOOD INSURANCE CHANGES

Miss. Senators, Colleagues Demand End as Policyholders Abandon National Flood Insurance Program Policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week reiterated the need for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to end Biden-era changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are driving families and businesses away from vital disaster...

HYDE-SMITH CALLS FOR RESTORATION OF TWO MISS. WILDLIFE REFUGES AFTER SUBPAR DUCK SEASON

HYDE-SMITH CALLS FOR RESTORATION OF TWO MISS. WILDLIFE REFUGES AFTER SUBPAR DUCK SEASON

Miss. Senator Asks FWS to Follow Directive to Fix Neglected Maintenance at Mathews Brake & Yazoo National Wildlife Refuges 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to adhere to a directive she included in recently-enacted legislation to restore and improve two important national wildlife refuges in Mississippi to address neglected...

Buying American Cotton Act hopes to foster inelastic cotton demand

Farm Progress

Buying American Cotton Act hopes to foster inelastic cotton demand

Louis Dreyfus Co. executive Joe Nicosia says the U.S. cotton industry is in jeopardy, but he has faith in a bill working its way through Congress that could offer huge support to domestic producers.

by Whitney...

TRIBUTE TO TOM GRESHAM

TRIBUTE TO TOM GRESHAM

Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 93
(Senate - May 27, 2021) PDF

 Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, on May 31, 2020, Mr. Tom 
Gresham of Indianola, MS, concluded his term as the 84th president of 
Delta Council. I am pleased to commend him for his service and 
contributions...

TRIBUTE TO PAUL HOLLIS

TRIBUTE TO PAUL HOLLIS

Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 93
(Senate - May 27, 2021) PDF

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Mr. 
Paul Hollis of Rolling Fork, MS, for his service and contributions to 
the State of Mississippi while serving as the 85th president of Delta 
Counci...

ENERGY POLICY

ENERGY POLICY

Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 20
(Senate - February 3, 2021) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to discuss the importance of 
the American energy sector and my concern about President Biden's 
Executive orders regarding domestic energy policy.

  In the first hours of...