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.
HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES ADDITIONAL FY2027 FUNDING FOR YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS, ARKABUTLA DAM REPAIRS
Miss. Senator Looks to Build on FY2027 Army Corps Budget Requests for Major Miss. Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received confirmation that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could use additional funding in FY2027 to make additional...
MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared its strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a major disaster declaration after the devastating tornadoes and severe weather struck the state on May 6-7, 2026.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.)...
SENATE DESIGNATES MAY 16 AS NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY
Hyde-Smith, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Resolution Encouraging Families to Explore America’s Parks & Public Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution led by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) that designates, Saturday, May 16, as National Kids to Park Day to encourage children and families across the country to spend more time outdoors.
The Kids to Parks Resolution (S.Res.734)...
HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES HUD TO USE MORE MASS TIMBER TO ACCELERATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
Hyde-Smith Chairs Appropriations Hearing to Assess FY2027 HUD Budget Request
VIDEO: Subcommittee Chair Hyde-Smith Discusses Affordable Housing, Opportunity Zones, Foster Care Housing with HUD Secretary Scott Turner.
VIDEO: Subcommittee Chair Hyde-Smith’s Review of the FY2027 HUD Budget Request.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) encouraged the U.S. Department of Housing and...
HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS INTERIOR SEC. ON OFFSHORE OVERSIGHT PLAN, NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY MAINTENANCE
FY27 Budget Proposes Reuniting Outer Continental Shelf Oversight Agencies
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Interior Secretary Burgum on FY2027 Budget Matters.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today endorsed the Trump administration’s plan to unify federal agency oversight for offshore energy production but also sought assurances that the proposal would not compromise...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES MOVE TO CUT FERTILIZER COSTS FOR AMERICAN FARMERS
Legislation Introduced to Eliminate Tariffs, Countervailing Duties on Moroccan Phosphate Fertilizers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) in introducing legislation to lower the cost of fertilizer for American farmers.
The Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act (S.4418) seeks to deliver direct relief to American farmers harmed by...
HYDE-SMITH SAYS USDA REORGANIZATION WILL BRING NEW RESOURCES, PERSONNEL TO STONEVILLE & MISSISSIPPI STATE
New Restructuring Plan Departs from Initial Proposals to ‘Eliminate’ Area Offices like ARS Stoneville
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said the effort to reorganize the U.S. Department of Agriculture bureaucracy will result in new Agriculture Research Service (ARS) resources and personnel to Mississippi.
Hyde-Smith, who gained the administration’s commitmen...
HYDE-SMITH PUSHES FOR USDA TO FILL POST NEEDED TO ADVANCE MISS. CONSERVATION PROJECTS
Senator Says Lack of a USDA-NRCS Cultural Resource Specialist is Costing Miss. Farmers, Landowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today stressed the importance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) filling a key personnel post that, if left vacant, will...
The Sun-Sentinel
Conservation Corner: National Native Plant Month
By JAMES L. CUMMINS
Not much information exists yet on National Native Plant Month because it is a brand new designation. The first Senate resolution was in 2021 to make April National Native Plant Month and recognize “the benefits...
Delta Business Journal
Levee Boards Meet With Sen. Hyde-Smith
March 31, 2026
DBJ
In February, the Mississippi Levee Board, based in Greenville, and the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, based in Clarksdale, along with South Delta Planning District representatives, met with Mississippi...
