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Senator Hyde-Smith believes the Unites States is strong when agriculture and rural America are strong.  The Senator understands the unique challenges faced by rural Mississippi to provide residents with basic services, infrastructure, education, and health care.  She supports policies that will allow rural communities to expand economically.  The federal government should not be a roadblock to the growth and wellbeing of rural America.


HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH

Agreement Follows Senators’ Request, Supports Producers and Expands Food Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she expects Mississippi catfish producers to benefit from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $20 million in farm-raised catfish for distribution through food banks, charities, and other nutrition assistance programs.

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HYDE-SMITH, FERC COMMISSIONERS EXAMINE AFFORDABILITY AS DATA CENTERS PROLIFERATE

HYDE-SMITH, FERC COMMISSIONERS EXAMINE AFFORDABILITY AS DATA CENTERS PROLIFERATE

Senate FERC Oversight Hearing Heavily Focused on Rising Power Demands & Affordability

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Electricity Affordability with FERC Commissioners.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday sought additional details on the mechanisms being put in place to protect families, small businesses, and communities from high electricity bills as data centers and...

HYDE-SMITH, COMMITTEE REVIEW TRUMP SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR AGRICULTURE, DEFENSE

HYDE-SMITH, COMMITTEE REVIEW TRUMP SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR AGRICULTURE, DEFENSE

Senate Appropriations Committee Assesses $11.1B Request for Ag Assistance, $70B for Defense Readiness

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Agriculture Secretary Rollins About Continued Assistance Payments for Farmers.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth on Supplemental Funding Request and FY2027 Shipbuilding Budget.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on...

Trump’s Plan Is Making American Cotton King Again

Real Clear Policy

Trump’s Plan Is Making American Cotton King Again

By Jared Whitley

Vividly I learning about the importance of cotton in American history classes as a youth. The Industrial Revolution and Eli Whitney’s cotton gin fueling demand for clothes made from cotton gave a young American...

TRIBUTE TO JOE AGUZZI

TRIBUTE TO JOE AGUZZI

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 95
(Senate - June 4, 2025) PDF

 Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is an honor to express my 
deep admiration and heartfelt respect for one of my constituents and 
dear friend Mr. Joe Aguzzi of Cleveland, MS, who celebrated his 99th 
birthda...

REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)

REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 30
(Senate - February 13, 2025) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is with a sense of sadness but 
also an honor to celebrate the life of someone who truly made a 
profound impact on my home State of Mississippi...

TRIBUTE TO HARRY DENDY

TRIBUTE TO HARRY DENDY

Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 9
(Senate - January 16, 2025) PDF

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is my pleasure to recognize 
Harry Dendy as he retires from the sales committee of the Dixie 
National Sale of Junior Champions. Each year, hundreds of young 
agriculture...