Senator Hyde-Smith believes the Unites States is strong when agriculture and rural America are strong. The Senator understands the unique challenges faced by rural Mississippi to provide residents with basic services, infrastructure, education, and health care. She supports policies that will allow rural communities to expand economically. The federal government should not be a roadblock to the growth and wellbeing of rural America.
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE
Miss. Senator Worked to Influence Funding in Senate-passed “Minibus” Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today highlighted rural development funding included in a four-bill funding package approved by the Senate on Wednesday.
The Senate voted 92-6 to approve a so-called “minibus” package (HR.6147) of four FY2019...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
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
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...
Mississippi leaders praise President’s signing of trade deal with China
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Mississippi leaders praise President’s signing of trade deal with China
By Steven Gagliano
Earlier today, President Trump signed “phase one” of a trade agreement with China, and Mississippi leaders are applauding the deal, which they say, will open China’s market to more American...
Senators support confirmation of Trump’s nominee for District Judge
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Senators support confirmation of Trump’s nominee for District Judge
By Steven Gagliano
On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) offered strong recommendations for Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Cory T. Wilson to be a U.S. District...
South Maintains Clout on Ag Committee with New Member
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South Maintains Clout on Ag Committee with New Member
By Chuck Abbott
Republican Sen. Kelly Leoffler, who took office on Monday, will replace fellow Georgian David Perdue on the Senate Agriculture Committee in a step that will assure a strong Southern bloc on the panel. The...