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 calls for action from Congress on flooding
Vicksburg Post
Hyde-Smith calls for action from Congress on flooding
By Staff Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators only get one maiden speech in their time in the Senate. Thursday, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, who was elected in November, used her first speech on the floor of the Senate to...
Republicans Coax Trump to Scrap U.S. Ship Waiver Plan for Gas
Bloomberg News
Republicans Coax Trump to Scrap U.S. Ship Waiver Plan for Gas
• Lawmakers from shipbuilding Gulf Coast states meet with Trump
• White House weighing waivers to facilitate natural gas flows
By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Ari Natter
President Donald Trump pledged he wouldn’t waive...
Jones Act defenders say Trump shoots down attempt to weaken shipping law
S&P Global Platts
Jones Act defenders say Trump shoots down attempt to weaken shipping law
by Meghan Gordon, Maya Weber and Richard Rubin
Washington — At the urging of US lawmakers from oil- and natural gas-producing states, the Trump administration has reportedly halted consideration of a 10...