Cindy Hyde-Smith

Each year, Memorial Day calls us back to what matters most: the men and women who laid down their lives for our freedom. Their sacrifice was an act of courage and a gift that has shaped every gene...

As chair of the Senate THUD Appropriations Subcommittee, I had a productive hearing this week reviewing the administration’s FY27 transportation budget, and I’m encouraged by the strong proposed in...

Yesterday, I secured commitments from NIH officials to work with my office and @ummcnews toward earning a National Cancer Institute Designation – a move that would mean better access to cancer trea...

Had a great visit with my friend @zippyduvall and @farmbureau to discuss the need to pass a Farm Bill that gives producers greater certainty. We also discussed the Buying American Cotton Act, marke...

I’m pushing for additional FY27 funding for two critical projects in Mississippi – the Yazoo Backwater Pumps and Arkabutla Dam repairs. Yesterday, @usacehq confirmed both projects can put more doll...

Had a productive meeting with the Mississippi Loggers Association, Inc. today to talk timber – tornado recovery, new market opportunities, and trade and tariff policy. Timber is a cornerstone of ou...

Mississippi agricultural producers need workers, and I’m encouraged by Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling’s commitment to fix the H-2A visa delays that have disrupted plantings and harvests ac...

It was my honor to support Judge Jimmy Maxwell through his nomination, confirmation, and investiture as a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. I commend President Trump for...

Mass timber lowers costs and cuts build times, and it’s one of the best tools we have to help make housing more affordable. Today, I chaired the Senate THUD subcommittee hearing on HUD’s FY27 budge...

Great visit with Delta State University President Dr. Dan Ennis to discuss DSU’s priorities looking ahead. I especially appreciated hearing updates on the university’s agriculture aviation program ...

During #NationalPoliceWeek, we honor the brave law enforcement officers who gave their lives in service to others and remember the families and fellow officers who carry their loss each day. As we ...

The tornado damage across south Mississippi is devastating. It is a true blessing that despite destruction, no lives were lost. To the families and businesses in storm-damaged counties that face a ...

It was my honor to join @msuag yesterday for the ribbon cutting of their new Livestock Evaluation Laboratory. As a beef cattle producer, I know firsthand how critical livestock evaluation is to our...

Had a productive meeting with representatives from Mississippi during the Independent Community Bankers of America’s annual Capital Summit. Community bankers play a vital role in supporting our loc...

Had a great conversation with Grace Lee from the National Park Trust and Bess Averett of Vicksburg National Military Park. We talked about the National Park Foundation’s priorities, funding opportu...

Always great to visit with the Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi folks during their visit to Washington for NRECA’s annual legislative conference. We had the opportunity to sit down with folks f...

I was eager to ask Secretary Burgum how the Trump admin’s consolidation of offshore oversight agencies can be a win for both efficiency and the safety of workers in the Gulf of America – so many of...

It was wonderful to welcome Vicksburg Mayor Willis Thompson, Pablo Diaz, and Supervisor Dr. Kelle Barfield of the Vicksburg Warren County Partnership to Capitol Hill today. We had a great conversat...

This Tax Day brings good news for Mississippians…but it’s worth remembering how different things could have been. Every Senate Democrat voted to make life less affordable for Americans. I’m proud t...

Had a great meeting with leaders from the National Cotton Council to discuss my legislation, the Buying American Cotton Act. American farmers grow the finest cotton in the world, and it’s time our ...