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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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HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES EMERGENCY PINE BEETLE RESPONSE LEGISLATION

HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES EMERGENCY PINE BEETLE RESPONSE LEGISLATION

Bipartisan Legislation to Help Landowners, Communities, Industry Overcome Pine Beetle Infestations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reintroduced her bipartisan bill to help private landowners, timber cutting and hauling businesses, and local municipalities respond to forest-related disasters, including the pine beetle that has laid waste to vast swaths of southern forests.

The Emergency Pine...

HYDE-SMITH HELPS REINTRODUCE TELEHEALTH MODERNIZATION ACT

HYDE-SMITH HELPS REINTRODUCE TELEHEALTH MODERNIZATION ACT

Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Would Protect and Increase Telehealth Options for Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Monday joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in reintroducing legislation to extend telehealth access for seniors enrolled in Medicare.

The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025 (S.2709) would extend and codify telehealth services initially offered during the pandemic, which are set to...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS NEW MAHA REPORT BEGINS TO REFLECT FARM REALITIES, URGES CONTINUED VIGILANCE

HYDE-SMITH SAYS NEW MAHA REPORT BEGINS TO REFLECT FARM REALITIES, URGES CONTINUED VIGILANCE

Miss. Senator Encourages MAHA Commission to Embrace Proposals that Help, Not Harm Farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today credited the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission for recognizing the real-world importance of crop protection tools that the nation’s agricultural producers need to succeed but urged continued vigilance against anti-agriculture interests that...

U.S. Sen. Hyde-Smith opens Southaven office

DeSoto County News

U.S. Sen. Hyde-Smith opens Southaven office

By Bob Bakken

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has opened a new office in DeSoto County to better serve constituents in northwest Mississippi. The office, located at 4716 Pepper Chase Drive in Southaven, will be open by...

USDA fields questions about plan to slash staff, facilities

Ag Alert

USDA fields questions about plan to slash staff, facilities

By Christine Souza 

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture moves forward with its reorganization, questions remain about how the changes will affect farmers.

“USDA has provided little information about the reorganization, but...

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith tours the Mississippi Industries for the Blind

Mississippi Public Broadcasting

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith tours the Mississippi Industries for the Blind

By Shamira Muhammad

Tucked away in an unassuming building on Jackson’s North West street is the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. It’s been in this location since 1942. Senator Cindy Hyde...

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...