Senator Hyde-Smith believes rebuilding infrastructure is key to the future of Mississippi and the nation. She understands that aging highways, bridges, and basic public works infrastructure represents an impediment to public safety and economic growth. She includes the need for greater broadband access among these needs. Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to using her committee assignments to support responsible efforts to improve infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.
SENATE APPROVES FY2026 TRANSPORTATION, HUD APPROPRIATIONS BILL; HYDE-SMITH LED CRAFTING AS SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR
SENATE APPROVES FY2026 TRANSPORTATION, HUD APPROPRIATIONS BILL; HYDE-SMITH LED CRAFTING AS SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR
Passage is Key Step Toward Sending President Trump a Bill that Benefits Nation & Mississippi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised Senate passage of a FY2026 transportation and housing appropriations bill she worked to develop as chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee...
HYDE-SMITH SAYS SENATE-PASSED BILL INCLUDES BOOST FOR MISS. HEALTH, EDUCATION & JOB TRAINING PROJECTS
HYDE-SMITH SAYS SENATE-PASSED BILL INCLUDES BOOST FOR MISS. HEALTH, EDUCATION & JOB TRAINING PROJECTS
FY2026 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill Takes Step Toward Final Passage with Help for Franklin County Hospital
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today outlined resources in the FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Bill that will promote maternal health, education, and job training in Mississippi.
Hyde-Smith serves on the...
HYDE-SMITH WORKED TO FUND MISS. PROJECTS IN SENATE-PASSED ARMY CORPS FUNDING BILL
HYDE-SMITH WORKED TO FUND MISS. PROJECTS IN SENATE-PASSED ARMY CORPS FUNDING BILL
Hyde-Smith Serves on Subcommittee that Wrote FY26 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for final passage of an appropriations bill that will direct more than $184.1 million for 30 authorized U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects in Mississippi, including $49 million for the Yazoo Backwater Pumps and $21.9 million for Arkabutla Lake...
The Record Matters: Significant Progress and Funding on Regional Sewer Infrastructure Project
DeSoto County News
The Record Matters: Significant Progress and Funding on Regional Sewer Infrastructure Project
January 17, 2026
Note: The following op-ed column is submitted by the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors in response to a recent item posted on DeSoto County News. The opinions...
Federal funding earmarked for Meridian in appropriations bill
Meridian Star
Federal funding earmarked for Meridian in appropriations bill
By Thomas Howard
A federal appropriations bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday will channel hundreds of millions in science, energy and water spending to the Magnolia State and more than $10 million to Meridian.
T...
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan rural broadband access bill
Ag Daily
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan rural broadband access bill
By AG DAILY Reporters
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to extend federal support for broadband infrastructure aimed at improving internet access in rural America.
U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Elissa...