Energy and Environment

HYDE-SMITH APPLAUDS NEW RULE TO REPLACE ‘WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES’ DEFINITION

Miss. Senator Says Trump Regulatory Relief Initiative Stops Obama WOTUS Overreach

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today applauded the release of a final rule to replace the Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) scheme that greatly expanded federal regulatory control over state waters, including farm ditches.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Agriculture Committee, said the new Navig...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON FINAL PASSAGE OF USMCA TRADE PACT LEGISLATION

Miss. Senator Celebrates Benefits for Mississippi Manufacturing, Agriculture, E-Commerce

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement regarding final passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):

“My vote for the USMCA is one of the best I’ve taken because I am certain it will benefit and grow the billions of...

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES TRUMP MOVE TO MODERNIZE NEPA, ENCOURAGES MISSISSIPPIANS TO COMMENT ON REGULATORY REFORM

March 10 Deadline Set to Submit Comments on Updating National Environmental Policy Act Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), long an advocate for easing government regulatory burdens on farmers, ranchers, and businesses, today encouraged Mississippians to submit public comments on President Trump’s bold effort to modernize an environmental law that now...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH RECOMMEND CONFIRMATION OF CORY WILSON TO SERVE ON U.S. DISTRICT COURT

Senate Judiciary Committee Conducts Hearing on Mississippian Nominated by Trump for Federal Bench Position

VIDEO:  Wicker Introduces Judge Wilson.
VIDEO:  Hyde-Smith Introduces Judge Wilson.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today offered strong recommendations for Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Cory T. Wilson to be a U.S. District Court Judge for...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND PRESIDENT “SOLID” FUNDING BILLS THAT BENEFIT U.S. & MISS.

As Senate Appropriator, Hyde-Smith Worked to Secure Funding for Mississippi Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today supported Senate passage of two FY2020 appropriations packages with critical funding for national defense, border security, and programs of importance to Mississippians.

The Senate on Thursday voted to send...

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $19.7 MILLION FOR RURAL MISS. WATER, WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS

USDA Water and Waste Disposal Funding Awarded for Projects for Lauderdale, Marion, Oktibbeha, Pike & Wilkinson Counties, and City of Senatobia

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $19.7 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development grants and low-interest loans to improve water and wastewater...