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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.


Senate Committee Approves $20.7 Million to Advance Yazoo Pumps

Delta Council E-News

Senate Committee Approves $20.7 Million to Advance Yazoo Pumps

Upper Yazoo Projects, Delta Headwaters also see Increase

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced committee passage of an appropriations measure that includes funding to support flood control and water...

3 takeaways from Deb Haaland’s Senate appearance

Environment and Energy News

3 takeaways from Deb Haaland’s Senate appearance

By Emma Dumain & Jennifer Yachnin

In her appearance before a Senate committee yesterday, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland defended the Biden administration’s beleaguered pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management, said...

Miss. senators split on historic $1.2T infrastructure package

WLBT-TV Jackson

Miss. senators split on historic $1.2T infrastructure package

By Kailynn Johnson

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith found themselves divided on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.

Sen. Hyde-Smith voted against it, but Wicker helped to pass...

How the Senate ‘vote-a-rama’ spelled out GOP’s midterm script

Roll Call 

How the Senate ‘vote-a-rama’ spelled out GOP’s midterm script

Amendments broke Democratic unity on thorny issues such as critical race theory, abortion funding, immigration

By Lindsey McPherson

Senate Republicans laid bare their political playbook for next year’s midterms during a...