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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, WICKER HONOR DELTA STATE CENTENNIAL WITH U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION

HYDE-SMITH, WICKER HONOR DELTA STATE CENTENNIAL WITH U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION

Miss. Senators Introduce Commemorative Resolution in Conjunction with University’s Celebration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the founding of Delta State University in conjunction with the launch of the school’s year-long centennial celebration next week.

The resolution (S.Res.489) remarks on...

HYDE-SMITH, MARSHALL DROP BILL TO ALLOW ONLINE BEEF, POULTRY SALES ACROSS STATE LINES

HYDE-SMITH, MARSHALL DROP BILL TO ALLOW ONLINE BEEF, POULTRY SALES ACROSS STATE LINES 

DIRECT Act Would Help Livestock Producers by Opening New Direct-to-Consumer Sales

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) in introducing legislation to create new opportunities for online direct-to-consumer meat and poultry sales for producers, processors, and small meat markets.

The Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain...

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES ‘LABEL ACT’ TO REQUIRE CLEAR SEAFOOD LABELING

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES ‘LABEL ACT’ TO REQUIRE CLEAR SEAFOOD LABELING

Offered During National Seafood Month, Hyde-Smith Bill Aims to Strengthen Transparency for Consumers, Support U.S. Seafood Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday introduced the Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling (LABEL) Act, legislation to ensure all seafood, whether wild-caught or farm raised, is clearly labeled with its country of origin and method of production.

The LABEL Act (...

New bill requires clearer seafood labeling in the U.S.

We Are Aquaculture

New bill requires clearer seafood labeling in the U.S.

U.S. Senator Hyde-Smith introduces the Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling Act to ensure that labels understandably include the country of origin and production method.

By Marta Negrete

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith...

Farm Assistance is a “National Security Issue”

Southern Farm Network

Farm Assistance is a “National Security Issue”

Chad Smith

It’s a tough time for production agriculture in the U.S., especially in grain farming. Mississippi Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith said things are heading in the wrong direction.

"Well, you don’t have to talk to...

TRIBUTE TO WADE LITTON

TRIBUTE TO WADE LITTON

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 84
(Senate - May 18, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Mr. 
Wade Litton of Greenwood, MS, for his service and contributions to the 
State of Mississippi while serving as the 87th president of Delta 
Council...

TRIBUTE TO PATRICK JOHNSON, JR.

TRIBUTE TO PATRICK JOHNSON, JR.

Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 99
(Senate - June 9, 2022) PDF

 Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I am pleased to commend Mr. 
Patrick Johnson, Jr., of Tunica, MS, for his service and contributions 
to the State of Mississippi while serving as the 86th president...