News Releases

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to beat the midnight expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program, sending a four-month extension to President Trump.

The Senate voted 86-12 to extend the NFIP through Nov. 30, 2018.  The measure (S.1182) passed the House last week.  It does not include any reforms to the system.

“Many Mississippians rely on the National Flood Insurance Program.  It won’t...

HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES MISS. FARMERS TO CONSIDER NEW USDA SEED COTTON PROGRAM
 
Dec. 7 Enrollment Deadline Set for Cotton Producers to Choose Revenue or Price Loss Coverage
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged Mississippi farmers to take advantage of new risk-management protections for seed cotton producers under Title I of the farm bill.
 
Hyde-Smith, who serves on both the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Senate Agriculture Appropriations...

MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $9.77 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL AIRPORTS

Federal Aviation Administration Approves 20 Grants to Support Statewide Transportation Upgrades

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $9.77 million for improvements to 20 airports across the state.

The grants will be awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation on behalf of the Federal Aviation...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON U.S. ECONOMIC GROWTH
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today praised President Trump and his administration as reports showed the American economy grew an extraordinary 4.1 percent in the last quarter.
 
“The American economy is growing at a remarkable pace, which is evidence that President Trump’s pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda of lower taxes and fewer regulations is working.  Our economy is working better...

MISSISSIPPIANS NEED A REFORMED, SOLVENT FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

By U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)

In the middle of hurricane season, the federal government is again days away from allowing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to lapse.

Over the past 50 years, the NFIP has reduced flood risks and helped Mississippi families, communities and businesses recover from the financial burdens caused by flooding.

Congress needs to act before July 31 to ensure the NFIP doesn’t expire...

HYDE-SMITH PLEDGES TO BE ADVOCATE FOR KAVANAUGH CONFIRMATION

Supreme Court Nominee Meets with Miss. Senator in Buildup to Confirmation Proceedings

 
Senator Hyde-Smith meets with Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh.
Hyde-Smith Statement:  https://youtu.be/FVpiV0LdSOA
Background Video:  https://youtu.be/AwaqAaAu-ik
Still Photograph:  https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/media/274#overlay-context

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today met with Judge Brett M...

HYDE-SMITH PLEDGES TO BE ADVOCATE FOR KAVANAUGH CONFIRMATION

Supreme Court Nominee Meets with Miss. Senator in Buildup to Confirmation Proceedings

 
Senator Hyde-Smith meets with Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh.
Hyde-Smith Statement:  https://youtu.be/FVpiV0LdSOA
Background Video:  https://youtu.be/AwaqAaAu-ik
Still Photograph:  https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/media/274#overlay-context

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today met with Judge Brett M...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS STOP DANGEROUS SANCTUARY CITIES ACT

Senator Also Cosponsors Kate’s Law Bill to Establish Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Illegal Reentry

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today cosponsored legislation to protect American citizens by penalizing cities, counties, and states that adopt so-called “sanctuary city” policies.

The Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act (S.87) would deny certain federal funding to jurisdictions with sanctuary policies that...

HYDE-SMITH:  $45.9 MILLION CONTRACT AWARDED FOR CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION HELICOPTERS
 
Aircraft Produced at Columbus Plant Will Support CBP Law Enforcement
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today applauded the award of a $45.9 million U.S. Department of Homeland Security procurement contract for seven Light Enforcement Helicopters (LEH), which will be manufactured in Mississippi.
 
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the LEH aircraft...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $6.32 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT 15 LOCAL AIRPORTS

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $6.32 million in grants to make improvements at 15 local airports throughout Mississippi.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport improvement grants will support infrastructure construction, safety improvements, and equipment acquisition.  The grants, which range from $1.0 million for...