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MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR JANUARY STORM DAMAGE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting full consideration of Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves’s request for a major federal disaster declaration in the wake of devastation from severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and 17 confirmed tornadoes that occurred January 10-11.

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $15.76 MILLION GRANT FOR PORT OF GULFPORT

Port Infrastructure Project to Improve Freight Access and Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $15.76 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve highway access to the Port of Gulfport for military, commercial, and freight tenants.

The award will support...

MISS. SENATORS PROMOTE U.S.-GROWN RICE IN U.K. TRADE TALKS

Brexit Creates Opportunities to Export Mississippi Rice to United Kingdom, Senators Assert

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged the Trump Administration to promote increased market access for U.S.-grown rice in trade agreement negotiations with the United Kingdom (U.K.).

The Mississippi Senators are among a group of Senators from rice-producing states who have signed a...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S 2021 BUDGET PLAN

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s FY2021 budget request:

“The President’s budget requests represents the Administration’s priorities.  I appreciate the President’s attention to our national defense, border security, and the need to tackle a very concerning budget deficit.  It will be challenging, but I hope we...

HYDE-SMITH DETAILS $46.5 MILLION FOR ARMY CORPS WORK IN MISS., INCLUDING YAZOO BACKWATER AREA

Additional Funding for 27 Projects Will Aid Community Wastewater Projects, Harbor Dredging, Flood Control Works

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today announced an additional $46.5 million in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding will be allocated for work on 27 projects in Mississippi, including $7.5 million to advance efforts to address Yazoo Backwater Area flooding.

Hyde...

HYDE-SMITH ASKS USDA TO STOP UNLAWFUL CATFISH SNACKS FROM ASIAN COUNTRIES

Miss. Senator Targets Products like “Fried Crispy Fish Skin Snacks” that Violate U.S. Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to intensify efforts to stop illegally exported catfish-based products, such as fried crispy fish skin snacks, from entering the country and being stocked on U.S. grocery shelves.

Hyde-Smith on Thursday issued a letter to the...

HYDE-SMITH WILL VOTE TO ACQUIT PRESIDENT TRUMP

“The Founding Fathers Warned Against Allowing Impeachment to Become a Political Weapon.  In This Case, House Democrats Crossed that Line.”

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Speaks on Senate Impeachment Trial

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today indicated she will vote to acquit President Trump on the two Articles of Impeachment that were the subject of a two-week trial in the United States Senate.

“I will vote to acquit...

HYDE-SMITH:  INCLUDE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS IN STUDY OF FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDING ALLOCATIONS

Outcome of Study Could Affect Mississippi’s Early College High School Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asked the U.S. Department of Education to include dual and concurrent enrollment programs in its upcoming analysis of federal K-12 education spending.

Hyde-Smith is among a bipartisan group of 17 Senators who signed a letter to Education Secretary Betsy...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Statement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s third State of the Union Address to the nation:

“I applaud President Trump for remaining optimistic despite these contentious times.  He reminds us that there is more work to do to continue the great American comeback.

“The President’s strong America-first, pro-growth agenda is...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CONGRATULATE MISSISSIPPI 2020 U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM DELEGATES

DeSoto & Madison County Youths Will Represent State, Receive $10,000 Scholarships

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today congratulated Bobby Current of Olive Branch and Alex Stradinger of Ridgeland on their selection to represent Mississippi at the 58th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).

Current and Stradinger will join Wicker and Hyde...