Photo of an empty road with fencing on both sides of the road

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.


HYDE-SMITH READIES FOR FIRST TRANSPORTATION APROPRIATIONS HEARING WITH 118th COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET

HYDE-SMITH READIES FOR FIRST TRANSPORTATION APROPRIATIONS HEARING WITH 118th COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET

Miss. Senator Takes Leading Role on Transportation, HUD Appropriations Subcommittee, Keeps Overall Committee Spots

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s (R-Miss.) first hearing as the new ranking member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee will occur Thursday as the Senate Appropriations Committee...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS BIDEN BUDGET ‘WILL DO ANYTHING BUT HELP’ NATION

HYDE-SMITH SAYS BIDEN BUDGET ‘WILL DO ANYTHING BUT HELP’ NATION

In Speech, Hyde-Smith Chides President’s Budget for Big Spending, Higher Taxes, Inattention to Debt Reduction.

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Says Budget Signals Biden Not Serious About Controlling Debt, Spending.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Complete Floor Speech.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said Mississippians and all Americans will pay the price in higher taxes, more inflation, and unstainable...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH JOIN EFFORT TO STOP LATEST EPA EMISSIONS RULE ON HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS 

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH JOIN EFFORT TO STOP LATEST EPA EMISSIONS RULE ON HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced their support for legislation to overturn an excessive Biden administration regulation on heavy-duty vehicle emissions.

Wicker and Hyde-Smith are among 33 cosponsors of a Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval (S.J.Res.11) introduced by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) that would overturn a far...

Opinion: Science backs Yazoo pumps

Delta Democrat Times (Greenville, MS)

Opinion: Science backs Yazoo pumps

By Hank Burdine

I am a Commissioner on the Mississippi Levee Board and a private land owner who lives very close to the backwater area of the South Delta. Much has been said regarding the need for a comprehensive plan for...

Permitting overhaul: Before or after debt ceiling talks?

Roll Call 

Permitting overhaul: Before or after debt ceiling talks?

Barrasso and Capito expect to mark up a bill after the debt ceiling deadline

By David Jordan

There is wide bipartisan consensus that Congress should make legislation to overhaul federal energy project permitting a priority. When...

Officials promote county needs on annual Washington trip

DeSoto County News 

Officials promote county needs on annual Washington trip

By Bob Bakken 

DeSoto County officials were in Washington, D.C. last week to meet with U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with staffers representing Congressmen Trent Kelly, Mike Ezell and Michael Guest...