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HYDE-SMITH ASKS USDA TO STOP UNLAWFUL CATFISH SNACKS FROM ASIAN COUNTRIES

Miss. Senator Targets Products like “Fried Crispy Fish Skin Snacks” that Violate U.S. Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to intensify efforts to stop illegally exported catfish-based products, such as fried crispy fish skin snacks, from entering the country and being stocked on U.S. grocery shelves.

Hyde-Smith on Thursday issued a letter to the...

HYDE-SMITH WILL VOTE TO ACQUIT PRESIDENT TRUMP

“The Founding Fathers Warned Against Allowing Impeachment to Become a Political Weapon.  In This Case, House Democrats Crossed that Line.”

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Speaks on Senate Impeachment Trial

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today indicated she will vote to acquit President Trump on the two Articles of Impeachment that were the subject of a two-week trial in the United States Senate.

“I will vote to acquit...

HYDE-SMITH:  INCLUDE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS IN STUDY OF FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDING ALLOCATIONS

Outcome of Study Could Affect Mississippi’s Early College High School Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asked the U.S. Department of Education to include dual and concurrent enrollment programs in its upcoming analysis of federal K-12 education spending.

Hyde-Smith is among a bipartisan group of 17 Senators who signed a letter to Education Secretary Betsy...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Statement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s third State of the Union Address to the nation:

“I applaud President Trump for remaining optimistic despite these contentious times.  He reminds us that there is more work to do to continue the great American comeback.

“The President’s strong America-first, pro-growth agenda is...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CONGRATULATE MISSISSIPPI 2020 U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM DELEGATES

DeSoto & Madison County Youths Will Represent State, Receive $10,000 Scholarships

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today congratulated Bobby Current of Olive Branch and Alex Stradinger of Ridgeland on their selection to represent Mississippi at the 58th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).

Current and Stradinger will join Wicker and Hyde...

HYDE-SMITH APPLAUDS NEW RULE TO REPLACE ‘WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES’ DEFINITION

Miss. Senator Says Trump Regulatory Relief Initiative Stops Obama WOTUS Overreach

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today applauded the release of a final rule to replace the Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) scheme that greatly expanded federal regulatory control over state waters, including farm ditches.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Agriculture Committee, said the new Navig...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON FINAL PASSAGE OF USMCA TRADE PACT LEGISLATION

Miss. Senator Celebrates Benefits for Mississippi Manufacturing, Agriculture, E-Commerce

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement regarding final passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):

“My vote for the USMCA is one of the best I’ve taken because I am certain it will benefit and grow the billions of...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES WITH APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE TO ADVANCE USMCA TRADE PACT

Vote Puts US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Closer to Final Approval

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith remarks on Senate Appropriations Committee advancing USMCA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported Senate Appropriations Committee approval of legislation to implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a trade pact that holds the promise of expanding markets for agricultural...

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES TRUMP MOVE TO MODERNIZE NEPA, ENCOURAGES MISSISSIPPIANS TO COMMENT ON REGULATORY REFORM

March 10 Deadline Set to Submit Comments on Updating National Environmental Policy Act Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), long an advocate for easing government regulatory burdens on farmers, ranchers, and businesses, today encouraged Mississippians to submit public comments on President Trump’s bold effort to modernize an environmental law that now...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS FDA SHOULD FOLLOW LAW TO EXPEDITE APPROVAL OF LOWER-COST INSULIN PRODUCTS

Miss. Senator Successfully Advocated for Inclusion of Insulin Affordability Provisions in FY2020 Appropriations Measure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must act expeditiously to implement legislation she cosponsored to help reduce prices by accelerating the approval of lower-cost, generic insulin products.

Hyde-Smith cosponsored...