Cindy Hyde-Smith

United States Senator for Mississippi

Energy and Environment

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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.

As a fourth-generation farmer, 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.

In The News

McComb Enterprise-Journal 
 
Parker: 'We are Scenic Rivers'
 
By Matt Williamson
 
The local hospital is Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. The local community college is Southwest Mississippi Community College. Numerous local businesses, nonprofits and government agencies have "Southwest Mississippi" in their names.
 
But this isn't Southwest Mississippi. This is Mississippi's Scenic Rivers region.
 
The Associated Press
 
States blast Trump administration coal plan, mull lawsuits
 
By Susan Haigh
 
HARTFORD, Conn. — States with a history of fighting air pollution generated by coal-fired power plants on Tuesday criticized a move by President Donald Trump’s administration to scale back federal restrictions on emissions, with some threatening court challenges.
 

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

Sen. Hyde-Smith announces $11.9 million grant for water infrastructure

By WDAM Staff

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced Thursday that Mississippi will be receiving an $11.9 million grant for public water system improvements.

News Mississippi
 
Wicker backs Kavanaugh’s nomination
 
By Steven Gagliano
 
President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee has Senator Roger Wicker’s support. 
 
Wicker was able to meet with Judge Brett Kavanaugh yesterday, and afterward, the Senator stated that will support his nomination. 
 
WJTV-TV Jackson
 
Senators vote to extend National Flood Insurance Program
 
By Liz Carroll 
 
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith voted to extend the National Flood Insurance Program Tuesday.
 
The program was set to expire at midnight. The four-month extension does not include reforms, something Senator Wicker called for his colleagues to consider in order the keep the program financially sustainable.
 
The Progressive Farmer
 
Republican Senators Urge Wheeler to not Reallocate Biofuels Gallons Lost to Waivers
 
By Todd Neeley
 
A group of 21 Republican United States senators have asked EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler to not reallocate biofuels gallons to larger refiners, lost from small refinery Renewable Fuel Standard waivers, in a letter to the agency on Thursday.
 
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
 
US Senator Hyde-Smith pledges support for Supreme Court nominee
 
By WDAM Staff
 
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) pledged to advocate for the confirmation of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's nominee to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Hyde-Smith met with Kavanaugh on Wednesday.
 
Bolivar Commercial
 
Sunflower receives funds for water, sewer updates
 
By Leah Allen
 
Sunflower will receive a $716,000 grant/loan package ($507,000 grant, $209,000 loan) to rehabilitate an elevated water storage tank to comply with a bilateral compliance agreement with the Mississippi Department of Health. 
 
The funding will also be used to evaluate and make repairs to the town's wastewater system. 
 
WTOK-TV Meridian
 
Hyde-Smith: Infrastructure upgrades approved for Lauderdale County
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTOK) - According to a news release from the office of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, the USDA has approved a loan to Southwest Lauderdale Water Association to build a backup well.
 

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Washington, D.C. Office

113 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-5054
Fax: (202) 224-5321
 

State Offices

Jackson Office
190 East Capitol St., #550
Jackson, MS  39201
Phone (601) 965-4459
Fax (601) 965-4919

Gulfport Office
2012 15th Street, #451
Gulfport, MS 39501
Phone (228) 867-9710
Fax (228) 867-9789
 

State Offices

Oxford
911 Jackson Ave., #249
Oxford, MS  38655
Phone (662) 236-1018
Fax (662) 236-7618