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 STRESSES VIGILANCE ON EVOLVING ENERGY CYBERSECURITY THREATS
HYDE-SMITH STRESSES VIGILANCE ON EVOLVING ENERGY CYBERSECURITY THREATS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today stressed the need for stronger and continued cooperation among government agencies and industry to ensure the security of the American energy sector, which is under consistent cyberattack from nation...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WELCOME NOMINATION OF BILL COOK TO TVA BOARD
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WELCOME NOMINATION OF BILL COOK TO TVA BOARD
President Trump Picks Oxford Entrepreneur for Five-Year Term
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Charles William “Bill” Cook, Jr., of Oxford to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
Wicker and Hyde-Smith recommended Cook for the post earlier this year.
“Bill Cook is a...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES FEMA DISASTER AID FOR ISSAQUENA & ALCORN COUNTIES
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES FEMA DISASTER AID FOR ISSAQUENA & ALCORN COUNTIES
Nearly $3.0 Million in Public Assistance Funds Will Offset Roadway Repair, Utility Restoration Costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today said the award of nearly $3.0 million in federal disaster grants will offset costs for repairing roadways in Issaquena County and restoring utilities distribution lines in Alcorn County.
Th...
Hearing for Haaland, first Native American pick to run Interior Dept., focuses on fossil fuels
Washington Post
Hearing for Haaland, first Native American pick to run Interior Dept., focuses on fossil fuels
Leaders of the Senate Energy Committee, both from oil-producing states, grilled Deb Haaland on Biden’s opposition to new drilling leases on federal land
By Darryl Fears
The Senate...
Senators urge Vilsack to solve old problems
Tri-State Livestock News
Senators urge Vilsack to solve old problems
By Jerry Hagstrom
The Senate Agriculture Committee on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve President Biden’s nomination of Tom Vilsack to be Agriculture secretary, but only after several members urged him to address the same...
Senate committee advances Granholm nomination to lead Energy
The Hill
Senate committee advances Granholm nomination to lead Energy
By Rachel Frazin
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 13-4 on Wednesday to advance to the full Senate the nomination of former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D) to be secretary of Energy.
Republican Sens...