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Senator Hyde-Smith supports federal policies to foster an economic environment that encourages job growth in Mississippi and the nation.  She supports the tax cuts and reforms enacted by President Trump and the Republican-majority Congress.  She believes in eliminating burdensome federal regulations that hinder small businesses, farmers, and industry.

The Senator supports policies and opportunities to continue and expand Mississippi’s ability to contribute to national security, high-tech research, agricultural innovation, and energy production.

Senator Hyde-Smith welcomes opportunities to work with local, state, and federal officials to make Mississippi a better place to work and raise families.


Decision for Lower Taxes on Catfish Imports Reversed

Delta Daily News

Decision for Lower Taxes on Catfish Imports Reversed

By Andranita Williams

BELZONI, Miss.–Mississippi Delta catfish farmers will not face the threat of easier catfish imports from Vietnam, following the reversal of a decision that would have dramatically lessened a tax those...

ABA backs legislation to spur new bank creation

ABA Banking Journal

ABA backs legislation to spur new bank creation

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A proposed bill seeks to spur new bank creation by easing federal capital requirements during their first few years of existence. The Promoting Access to Capital in Underbanked Communities Act, S. 3937, would encourage...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO CUT HEALTH CARE WAIT TIMES FOR SENIORS

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO CUT HEALTH CARE WAIT TIMES FOR SENIORS

Cosponsors Bipartisan Measure that Proposes Changes to Prioritize Patients Over Paperwork

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) late last week cosponsored legislation that would result in allowing Medicare beneficiaries to get the care they need faster and to help health care providers prioritize patients over paperwork.  

The bipartisan Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act (S.4532) would...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS REPUBLICAN FRAMEWORK SHOULD PROPEL SENATE TO COMPLETE NEW FARM BILL

HYDE-SMITH SAYS REPUBLICAN FRAMEWORK SHOULD PROPEL SENATE TO COMPLETE NEW FARM BILL

Commodities & Risk Management Ranking Member Says Plan Holds Key to Modernized Agriculture Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today commended the unveiling of a Republican-led Farm Bill framework that she says should propel the Senate toward completing legislation that meets the modern challenges facing farmers, ranchers, and stakeholders across the country.

Hyde-Smith, ranking...

MISS. DELEGATION WELCOMES FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVAL

MISS. DELEGATION WELCOMES FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVAL

Delegation Supported Gov. Reeves’ Request for Federal Aid Following Fatal April Storms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today welcomed President Biden’s approval of Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after severe storms...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH JOIN LEGISLATION TO OVERTURN BIDEN NURSING HOME STAFFING MANDATES

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH JOIN LEGISLATION TO OVERTURN BIDEN NURSING HOME STAFFING MANDATES

New Staffing Requirements Would Harm Virtually All Mississippi Nursing Homes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have cosponsored bipartisan legislation to overturn a Biden administration nursing home staffing rule that sets unreasonable staffing mandates that would harm virtually all long-term care facilities in Mississippi.

Wicker and Hyde-Smith are...

HYDE-SMITH, PANEL STRESS NEED FOR NEW FARM BILL TO SUPPORT YOUNG FARMERS, RANCHERS

HYDE-SMITH, PANEL STRESS NEED FOR NEW FARM BILL TO SUPPORT YOUNG FARMERS, RANCHERS

Senate Agriculture Hearing Includes Testimony from Young Noxubee Co. Farmer

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Opens Hearing on Clearing Path for Young Farmers, Ranchers.
VIDEO:  Opening Statement of Witness Christian Good of Macon, Miss.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith and Christian Good Discuss the Challenges of Catfish Farming
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today stressed the need for Congress...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS CRUZ BILL TO REPEAL BIDEN NATURAL GAS TAX

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS CRUZ BILL TO REPEAL BIDEN NATURAL GAS TAX

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing legislation to repeal the natural gas tax included in the Biden administration’s climate change law.

S.4405 would repeal the section of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that authorizes a new fee on methane emissions from certain types of facilities in the oil and gas sector.  The fee is a tax that escalates...