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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 STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT TO SERVE ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT TO SERVE ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, who was nominated to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court by President Donald Trump following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

“President Trump has exercised his right to put forth a...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS HOUSE MUST-PASS FUNDING BILL IMPERILS AMERICAN FARMERS & RANCHERS

HYDE-SMITH SAYS HOUSE MUST-PASS FUNDING BILL IMPERILS AMERICAN FARMERS & RANCHERS

Partisan Democratic Proposal to Keep Govt. Open Ignores 2018 Farm Bill Program Commitments 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today blasted a House Democratic measure for abandoning the nation’s farmers and ranchers by blatantly excluding funding for critical 2018 Farm Bill programs that directly benefit Rural America.

House Democrats on Monday unveiled a continuing resolution (CR) to...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, PALAZZO, & GUEST ANNOUNCE $16.02 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, PALAZZO, & GUEST ANNOUNCE $16.02 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

Hattiesburg, Barnett Reservoir Projects Receive Major Boost from U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Representatives Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) and Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $16.02 million in federal grant funding for road improvements in Hattiesburg and the Jackson metro...

Hyde-Smith named lead Republican on energy subcommittee

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Hyde-Smith named lead Republican on energy subcommittee

By Daily Leader Staff

Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, became the lead Republican on the Water and Power Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

The Water...

Granholm confirmed for Energy with 14 GOP votes

Roll Call 

Granholm confirmed for Energy with 14 GOP votes

‘She created new jobs, leaving no worker behind,’ said West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III, whose state has lost thousands of coal mining jobs

By Benjamin J. Hulac

The Senate confirmed Jennifer Granholm, a former two-term governor of...