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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.

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HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the possibility of being asked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Agriculture:

“It’s an honor to be mentioned as a potential nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, but my plans are to remain in the Senate and continue to deliver for the people of Mississippi.  As a former state agriculture commissioner and with my...

UNDER PRESSURE FROM HYDE-SMITH & GRASSLEY, CMS MOVES TO ADD MORE RURAL HOSPITALS TO KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM

UNDER PRESSURE FROM HYDE-SMITH & GRASSLEY, CMS MOVES TO ADD MORE RURAL HOSPITALS TO KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Senators Advocated for Full Use of Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today welcomed a decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to open more slots for rural hospitals to join the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program.

CMS has indicated it will develop a...

HYDE-SMITH, GRASSLEY CONTINUE PUSH TO HELP RURAL HOSPITALS THROUGH DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

HYDE-SMITH, GRASSLEY CONTINUE PUSH TO HELP RURAL HOSPITALS THROUGH DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

Senators Issue Letter Pressing Full Use of Successful CMS Program for Stressed Rural Hospitals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) continue to push the Biden administration to fully utilize a federal program that has been described as a lifeline for some struggling rural hospitals.

In a joint letter, Hyde-Smith and Grassley this week pressed the Centers...

Senator Hyde-Smith visits DSU, views federally funded projects

Clarksdale Press Register

Senator Hyde-Smith visits DSU, views federally funded projects

By THE PRESS REGISTER

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith made a special visit to Cleveland and Delta State University on Thursday, October 10, accompanied by 34 staff members from her Washington, D.C. and...

U.S. rice sales to Iraq resume after banking issues resolved

Delta Farm Press

U.S. rice sales to Iraq resume after banking issues resolved

Good news for Midsouth rice farmers as U.S. Rice sales to Iraq have resumed.

By Forrest Laws

U.S. rice sales to Iraq have resumed after months of delays due to newly-placed financial restrictions imposed by the U.S...

INDIA (Executive Session)

INDIA (Executive Session)

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 105
(Senate - June 15, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to extend a warm welcome to 
His Excellency Narendra Modi, the esteemed Prime Minister of the 
Republic of India. Next week, we will be honored to have him address...

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...

GOVERNMENT FUNDING (Executive Calendar)

GOVERNMENT FUNDING (Executive Calendar)

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 48
(Senate - March 15, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to also express my 
disappointment in the fiscal year 2024 budget submitted to Congress by 
President Biden. As a fiscal conservative, I have...