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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 ANNOUNCES $11.9 MILLION GRANT FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $11.9 MILLION GRANT FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

EPA Approves Funding for Mississippi Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced an $11.9 million grant to help Mississippi communities improve public water systems.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the funding for the Mississippi State Department of Health to administer the Mississippi Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.  The...

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE

Miss. Senator Worked to Influence Funding in Senate-passed “Minibus” Appropriations Package

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today highlighted rural development funding included in a four-bill funding package approved by the Senate on Wednesday.

The Senate voted 92-6 to approve a so-called “minibus” package (HR.6147) of four FY2019...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to beat the midnight expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program, sending a four-month extension to President Trump.

The Senate voted 86-12 to extend the NFIP through Nov. 30, 2018.  The measure (S.1182) passed the House last week.  It does not include any reforms to the system.

“Many Mississippians rely on the National Flood Insurance Program.  It won’t...

Senator Hyde-Smith Visits the Delta

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Senator Hyde-Smith Visits the Delta

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U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith conducted a series of meetings on February 19 in the Mississippi Delta, meeting with elected leaders and others to promote regional economic growth and tourism. The Senator’s agenda included...

Hyde-Smith Visits Grammy

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Hyde-Smith Visits Grammy
 
By Kevin Edwards

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith stopped by Cleveland last week as part of her tour of Mississippi.

She visited the Grammy Museum Mississippi after spending the morning touring Clarksdale.

“We’re on a recess this week and I just wanted to get...