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, GILLIBRAND CELEBRATE ENACTMENT OF TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS RELIEF ACT
HYDE-SMITH, GILLIBRAND CELEBRATE ENACTMENT OF TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS RELIEF ACT
Bipartisan Law Provides Federal Protections for Human Trafficking Survivors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) today celebrated the enactment of their legislation to allow nonviolent offenses to be vacated or expunged from the record of survivors of human trafficking who were forced to commit criminal acts by their traffickers.
The Trafficking Survivors...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO RESTORE PREVENTED PLANTING COVERAGE
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO RESTORE PREVENTED PLANTING COVERAGE
Recent Rule Removes Crops Insurance Option for Producers Despite Congressional Directive
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and colleagues on the Senate Agriculture Committee have asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reinstate additional crop insurance coverage for acres prevented from being planted because of disasters like flooding.
The appeal is included in a bipartisan letter to...
HYDE-SMITH PUTS PUBLIC SAFETY FOCUS ON COMMERCE, JUSTICE & SCIENCE FUNDING BILL
HYDE-SMITH PUTS PUBLIC SAFETY FOCUS ON COMMERCE, JUSTICE & SCIENCE FUNDING BILL
Senate Gives Final Approval of Bill to Fund Public Safety, Science Work in Mississippi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted benefits for Mississippi included in the FY2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations Bill, which was passed by the Senate on Thursday.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the CJS funding bill will support...
Franklin County Hospital gets stronger footing with new appropriations package
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Franklin County Hospital gets stronger footing with new appropriations package
Daily Leader Staff
President Donald Trump signed a five-bill appropriations package Feb. 3 that includes a wide assortment of benefits for Mississippi, including a provision fought for by Sen...
Georgia Senate Passes Bill for Imported Shrimp Menu Disclosure
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Georgia Senate Passes Bill for Imported Shrimp Menu Disclosure
February 10, 2026 at 5:13 AM GMT-5
The Georgia state senate has passed legislation requiring restaurants and other foodservice establishments to disclose the use of imported shrimp on their menus. According to SeafoodSource...
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Mississippi after winter storm
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Trump approves major disaster declaration for Mississippi after winter storm
By G.P. Lin
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, Trent Kelly, Michael Guest, and Mike Ezell, expressed their approval after President Trump...
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Historic U.S. Moon Landing
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORIC U.S. MOON LANDING
Congressional Record (Senate - July 17, 2019)
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to join my colleagues in commemorating the 50th anniversary of American astronauts becoming the first humans to walk on the Moon.
It was 50...
Disaster Relief
DISASTER RELIEF
Congressional Record (Senate - May 09, 2019)
Mr. President, I also rise to speak on behalf of thousands of Mississippians who have been affected by catastrophic flooding and other natural disasters this year. Their plight and the unmet
commitment made to them long ago provide us...
Tribute to Woods Eastland
TRIBUTE TO WOODS EASTLAND
Congressional Record (Senate – March 23, 2019)
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Woods Eastland of Indianola, MS, for his service and contributions while serving as the 83rd president of Delta Council.
Founded in 1935, Delta Council is a widely...