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.
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
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
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
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)...
Conservation Corner: National Native Plant Month
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...
Levee Boards Meet With Sen. Hyde-Smith
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...
Civil War battle site in Warren County to be preserved courtesy of grants
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Civil War battle site in Warren County to be preserved courtesy of grants
By Caleb Salers
A Civil War battle site in Warren County will be preserved courtesy of a series of grants.
The National Park Service has awarded Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants of more than...
ENERGY SUPPLY AND PRODUCTION
ENERGY SUPPLY AND PRODUCTION
Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 80
(Senate - May 8, 2024) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, the Biden administration continues
to fail the American people with its consistent attacks on our Nation's
energy supply and production. These attacks are happening...
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS VICKSBURG DISTRICT
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS VICKSBURG DISTRICT
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 130
(Senate - July 27, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to recognize the
Vicksburg District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--USACE--for 150
years of exceptional...
INFLATION
INFLATION
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 21
(Senate - February 1, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, in less than a week, President
Biden will deliver his State of the Union Address to the Nation. In the
buildup to that speech, we are already seeing the President and his
administ...