Senator Hyde-Smith, a cattle farmer and the former Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, understands the importance of the state’s $7.5 billion agricultural and forestry industries. As a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Senator will work on legislation, programs, and policies to allow agriculture and related industries to grow in Mississippi and the nation.
The Senator’s record includes protecting private property rights against eminent domain abuses, helping to open foreign markets for Mississippi agricultural products, and supporting country-of-origin labeling.
HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR LIVESTOCK HAULERS LEGISLATION
HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR LIVESTOCK HAULERS LEGISLATION
Bill Would Ease Burdensome Federal Regs on Haulers, Set More Flexible Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has renewed her support for legislation to ease federal hours of service (HOS) and electronic logging device (ELD) regulations imposed on haulers of livestock and insects.
Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act (S.1255), which was reintroduced by...
HYDE-SMITH, WICKER PRAISE FINAL ANTIDUMPING DETERMINATION ON IMPORTED VIETNAMESE CATFISH FILLETS
HYDE-SMITH, WICKER PRAISE FINAL ANTIDUMPING DETERMINATION ON IMPORTED VIETNAMESE CATFISH FILLETS
Commerce Dept. Responds to Concerns Raised by Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Other Lawmakers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today praised a final determination on antidumping duties to be imposed on Vietnamese catfish exporters, a move that will help ensure U.S. catfish producers can compete on a more level playing field.
The International Trade...
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS TIGHTER USDA SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS TIGHTER USDA SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS
Senator Endorses Proposed Rule that Addresses Work Requirements & Waiver Abuse by States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today outlined her support for a proposed rule change that would encourage able-bodied individuals to find gainful work and reduce their dependence on federal assistance.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, recently issued a formal comment on the U.S. Department of...
Senators support confirmation of Trump’s nominee for District Judge
News Mississippi
Senators support confirmation of Trump’s nominee for District Judge
By Steven Gagliano
On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) offered strong recommendations for Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Cory T. Wilson to be a U.S. District...
South Maintains Clout on Ag Committee with New Member
Successful Farming
South Maintains Clout on Ag Committee with New Member
By Chuck Abbott
Republican Sen. Kelly Leoffler, who took office on Monday, will replace fellow Georgian David Perdue on the Senate Agriculture Committee in a step that will assure a strong Southern bloc on the panel. The...
Approval of spending bill good news for future of backwater pumps
Vicksburg Post
Approval of spending bill good news for future of backwater pumps
By Tim Reeves
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted to advance a $1.4 trillion government spending package in a last bipartisan burst of legislating before leaving for the holidays.
The first bill in a two-bill package...