U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is a public servant committed to conservative principles as she works for all Mississippians. She is the first woman elected to represent Mississippi in Washington, D.C. She won a six-year term in November 2020, following her April 2018 appointment to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by long-time U.S. Senator Thad Cochran and subsequent November 2018 special election victory to complete his term.
In the 119th Congress, Hyde-Smith serves on a number of key Senate committees, including the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Rules and Administration.
As Senator, Hyde-Smith is a leading voice for Mississippians, working to improve the state’s economy and quality of life. She has used her committee roles to support policies and legislation that benefit both the state and nation. Her successful efforts in the legislative process include championing initiatives that support economic growth in Mississippi, including fighting for the state’s agricultural sector, infrastructure development, job training and educational programs, rural healthcare, energy development, shipbuilding industry, and defense and aerospace sectors.
