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HYDE-SMITH, GUEST & EZELL SEEK CHANGES TO NEW USDA EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM

Miss. Lawmakers Part of Bicameral Effort to Stop Flawed Payment Plan for Natural Disaster Losses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Michael Guest (R-Miss.) and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) are part of a bicameral effort calling on the Biden administration to abandon a long-delayed and deeply-flawed agricultural emergency relief program.

The Mississippi lawmakers signed a letter...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘FARMERS FREEDOM ACT’ TO FIGHT FEDERAL OVERREACH

Biden’s EPA Continues to Push WOTUS Red Tape on Farmers, Ranchers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she has cosponsored legislation to combat federal regulatory overreach as the Biden administration continues its efforts to impose Clean Water Act restrictions on crop and rangeland.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Farmers Freedom Act of 2023 (S.3366), which would protect...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE BIDEN ADMIN. TO ADDRESS RISING RATES OF ANTISEMITISM IN K-12 SCHOOLS

Miss. Senators, 30 Colleagues Seek Enforcement of Civil Rights Title VI to Ensure School Safety for All Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among 32 Republican Senators urging the Biden administration to address antisemitism toward Jewish children in K-12 schools amid rising rates in the aftermath of Hamas’ deadly attacks against Israel.

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HYDE-SMITH GETS USDA NOMINEE COMMITMENT ON RURAL HEALTH

USDA Rural Development Nominee Stresses Importance of Rural Healthcare, Water Programs at Hearing

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Focuses on Rural Healthcare, Water Systems at Hearing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received commitments from a Biden administration nominee to commit attention and resources to U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA programs that can aid rural healthcare and water systems.

Hyde...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES TARGET PREDATORY BLACK VULTURES IN NEW LEGISLATION

Black Vulture Relief Act Would Allow Farmers & Ranchers to Protect Herds from Voracious Birds

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing legislation to allow farmers and ranchers to protect their newborn livestock from black vultures without burdensome government interference.

The Black Vulture Relief Act...

U.S. SENATE PASSES OLE MISS 175th ANNIVERSARY RESOLUTION 

Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Shaheen Welcome Unanimous Approval of Measure Commemorating University of Mississippi Milestone 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Ole Miss alumni U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) that commemorates the 175th anniversary of the University of Mississippi.

Passed by unanimous consent, the...

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2023 THANKSGIVING MESSAGE

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2023 Thanksgiving Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a statement to commemorate Thanksgiving, encouraging Mississippians to remain steadfast in the “American tradition of expressed gratitude.”

“This American tradition of expressed gratitude is so important as we recognize strife in our own country and around the world,” Hyde-Smith said.

“As the Bible teaches us: ‘Let us...

SENATORS INTRODUCE OLE MISS 175th ANNIVERSARY RESOLUTION 

Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Shaheen Offer Measure to Commemorate University of Mississippi Milestone 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), joined by Ole Miss alumni U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), today introduced a resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the University of Mississippi.

The resolution highlights the growth and accomplishments of Mississippi’s flagship...

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2023 VETERANS DAY MESSAGE

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2023 Veterans Day Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a Veterans Day message in which she honors the nation’s veterans and continues to encourage Mississippians to become more engaged with veterans.

“Our veterans have fought selflessly, tirelessly, and bravely to ensure that we can enjoy a life of freedom and democracy here at home,” Hyde-Smith said.  “Their sacrifices...

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO SUPPORT AFFILIATED AREA STATUS FOR TWO SITES WITH NATCHEZ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Legislation Would Designate Jefferson College & Grand Village of the Natchez Indians as NPS Affiliated Areas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday introduced legislation to include the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College into the footprint of the Natchez National Historical Park.

Hyde-Smith introduced the Grand Village of the...