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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, COMMITTEE TACKLE FOREIGN OWNERSHIP IN U.S. AGRICULTURE

HYDE-SMITH, COMMITTEE TACKLE FOREIGN OWNERSHIP IN U.S. AGRICULTURE

Beyond Foreign Land Purchases, Miss. Senator Points Out U.S. Lag in Ag R&D Poses Strategic Risk to Nation

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VIDEO CLIP:  Senator Hyde-Smith Warns of Undue Influence on U.S. Agricultural Systems.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith at Ag Hearing on Foreign Ownership.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), while agreeing that foreign ownership of U.S. agriculture interests represents a national security issue, noted that...

HYDE-SMITH & CORTEZ MASTO INTRODUCE BILL TO IMPROVE RURAL WATER SYSTEM RESILIENCE, DISASTER RESPONSE

HYDE-SMITH & CORTEZ MASTO INTRODUCE BILL TO IMPROVE RURAL WATER SYSTEM RESILIENCE, DISASTER RESPONSE

Bipartisan Measure Would Create Emergency Preparedness & Response Program for Water and Wastewater Utilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is the lead Republican sponsor of legislation introduced Tuesday by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) to improve the ability of rural water and wastewater systems to prepare for and respond to natural disasters or other...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $19 MILLION FOR MISS. BANKS TO SUPPORT LOANS & INVESTMENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $19 MILLION FOR MISS. BANKS TO SUPPORT LOANS & INVESTMENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $19.0 million to four dozen predominantly rural Mississippi banks and financial institutions to support loans and investments in economically-distressed areas.

The FY2023 Bank Enterprise Award Program (BEA Program) grants were approved through the U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development...

USACE Vicksburg District celebrates 150 years of service to the nation

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USACE Vicksburg District celebrates 150 years of service to the nation

By Staff Reports

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District recognized 150 years of service to the nation with a formal celebration at district headquarters last Wednesday

Distinguished guests...

Touring the Emergency Operations Center in Clay County 

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Touring the Emergency Operations Center in Clay County 

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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visited the Emergency Operations Center for Clay County and West Point. Upgrades are expected for the facility.

   
 

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 an...

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...

Honoring Durell Wade

HONORING DURELL WADE 

Congressional Record -- (Senate - December 06, 2018)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, 77 years after being killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, AD2 Durell Wade of Calhoun County, MS, will be laid to rest in the North Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

On December 7, 1941,...