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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.

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 HELPS ADVANCE BILL BENEFITING MISS. HERITAGE AREAS

HYDE-SMITH HELPS ADVANCE BILL BENEFITING MISS. HERITAGE AREAS

Energy & Natural Resources Committee Approves Measure Extending Authorization and Funding for National Heritage Areas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee passage of legislation to improve the process for establishing and running National Heritage Areas (NHAs), including extending authorization and funding for sites in Mississippi and across the nation.

Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO WELCOME DISTRIBUTION OF $36.7 MILLION IN GOMESA FUNDS TO MISS.

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO WELCOME DISTRIBUTION OF $36.7 MILLION IN GOMESA FUNDS TO MISS.

Off-shore Energy Production in FY2021 Generates Revenue for State, Three Coastal Counties

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today welcomed the distribution of more than $36.7 million to the State of Mississippi and its three coastal counties for coastal conservation, restoration, and hazard mitigation...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT ACT

HYDE-SMITH BACKS CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT ACT

Bipartisan Legislation Would Empower State & Tribal Governments to Address & Prevent CWD Outbreaks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for bipartisan legislation to increase both research and management of chronic wasting disease (CWD), which has been identified in Mississippi and has the potential to negatively affect recreational hunting, outdoor tourism, local businesses...

Senate approves climate treaty limiting potent greenhouse gases

The Hill

Senate approves climate treaty limiting potent greenhouse gases

By Rachel Frazin

The Senate on Wednesday voted to ratify a climate treaty limiting the use of highly potent greenhouse gases called hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), although the U.S. has already taken steps to comply with the...

GOP Senators target administration’s “onerous” permitting bills

OK Energy Today/Radio Oklahoma Network

GOP Senators target administration’s “onerous” permitting bills

September 13, 2022

Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe joined 37 other GOP Senators this week in introducing an act to do something about what he calls “onerous” permitting that delays energy projects.
Sen...

Progressive opposition grows ahead of permitting bill release

E&E Daily 

Progressive opposition grows ahead of permitting bill release
 
By George Cahlink

Congress could unveil stopgap spending legislation this week that could carry a contentious permitting reform overhaul and aid to address the water crisis in Jackson, Miss.

The House will return from...