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Senator Hyde-Smith knows dependence on foreign oil poses economic and national security risks for the United States.  The Senator supports responsible exploration and production of Mississippi’s and the nation’s energy resources, including the development of new technologies to support the production of biofuels and other energy sources.

Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of conservation and good stewardship of our natural resources.  She supports balanced and responsible resource management policies to ensure Mississippi’s forests, wetlands, and coastal region remain assets for future generations to enjoy.


HYDE-SMITH BILL TO ELEVATE NATCHEZ HISTORIC SITES ADVANCES IN SENATE

HYDE-SMITH BILL TO ELEVATE NATCHEZ HISTORIC SITES ADVANCES IN SENATE

Energy Committee Approves Bill to Designate Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as National Park Service Affiliated Areas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today applauded committee passage of her legislation to designate the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Adams County and Historic Jefferson College in Natchez as affiliated areas of the National Park Service (NPS). 

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HYDE-SMITH OFFERS TO WORK WITH FOREST SERVICE CHIEF ON MISS. TORNADO & WINTER STORM FERN CLEANUP

HYDE-SMITH OFFERS TO WORK WITH FOREST SERVICE CHIEF ON MISS. TORNADO & WINTER STORM FERN CLEANUP

Senator Presses for Progress to Mitigate Wildfire Threats in Storm-Damaged National Forests in Mississippi

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith and Forest Service Chief Discuss Recovery Needs for Storm-damaged National Forests in Mississippi.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday offered to work with Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to ensure his agency has the resources...

HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES ADDITIONAL FY2027 FUNDING FOR YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS, ARKABUTLA DAM REPAIRS

HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES ADDITIONAL FY2027 FUNDING FOR YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS, ARKABUTLA DAM REPAIRS

Miss. Senator Looks to Build on FY2027 Army Corps Budget Requests for Major Miss. Projects

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Promotes Additional FY2027 Funding for Yazoo Backwater Pumps and Arkabutla Lake Dam at Hearing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received confirmation that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could use additional funding in FY2027 to make additional...

Conservation Corner: National Native Plant Month

The Sun-Sentinel

Conservation Corner: National Native Plant Month

By JAMES L. CUMMINS

Not much information exists yet on National Native Plant Month because it is a brand new designation. The first Senate resolution was in 2021 to make April National Native Plant Month and recognize “the benefits...

Levee Boards Meet With Sen. Hyde-Smith 

Delta Business Journal

Levee Boards Meet With Sen. Hyde-Smith 

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March 31, 2026
DBJ

In February, the Mississippi Levee Board, based in Greenville, and the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, based in Clarksdale, along with South Delta Planning District representatives, met with Mississippi...

ENERGY SUPPLY AND PRODUCTION

ENERGY SUPPLY AND PRODUCTION

Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 80
(Senate - May 8, 2024) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, the Biden administration continues 
to fail the American people with its consistent attacks on our Nation's 
energy supply and production. These attacks are happening...

INFLATION

INFLATION

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 21
(Senate - February 1, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, in less than a week, President 
Biden will deliver his State of the Union Address to the Nation. In the 
buildup to that speech, we are already seeing the President and his 
administ...