Senator Hyde-Smith believes rebuilding infrastructure is key to the future of Mississippi and the nation. She understands that aging highways, bridges, and basic public works infrastructure represents an impediment to public safety and economic growth. She includes the need for greater broadband access among these needs. Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to using her committee assignments to support responsible efforts to improve infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.
HYDE-SMITH REPORTS $127.2 MILLION IN SENATE BILL FOR MISS. PORTS, WATERWAYS & FLOOD PROTECTION
HYDE-SMITH REPORTS $127.2 MILLION IN SENATE BILL FOR MISS. PORTS, WATERWAYS & FLOOD PROTECTION
Hyde-Smith Joins Committee in Approving FY25 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reported committee passage of a Senate bill that provides more than $127.2 million for 28 authorized U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and activities in Mississippi, including $9.24 million for repairs and operation of the troubled Arkabutla...
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FY2025 DEFENSE FUNDING BILL THAT FORTIFIES MISSISSIPPI’S NATIONAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FY2025 DEFENSE FUNDING BILL THAT FORTIFIES MISSISSIPPI’S NATIONAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY2025 Defense Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee passage of the FY2025 Defense Appropriations Bill, which departs from President Biden’s budget request and in doing so fortifies the role Mississippi plays in defending the nation and its interests.
Hyde-Smith serves on the...
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS ENERGY PERMITTING REFORMS, BUT RAISES CONCERNS OF IMPACT ON MISS. ELECTRIC CO-OPS
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS ENERGY PERMITTING REFORMS, BUT RAISES CONCERNS OF IMPACT ON MISS. ELECTRIC CO-OPS
Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Approves Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee approval of a far-reaching bill to strengthen American energy security by reforming the federal permitting process for critical energy and mineral projects in the United States.
Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Energy and...
Amazon Web Services holds ceremonial groundbreaking in Madison County
Magnolia Tribune
Amazon Web Services holds ceremonial groundbreaking in Madison County
The $10 billion economic development project represents the largest private sector investment in Mississippi history.
By: Frank Corder
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Monday morning at the site of the...
Army Corps updates include Backwater Area Project
Vicksburg Post
Army Corps updates include Backwater Area Project
By Miranda Willson
The Army Corps of Engineers updated lawmakers on hot-button water and energy projects recently, including a World War II-era flood-control proposal.
The agency plans to issue a draft environmental impact...
Washington trip sought federal funds to help area fire department better serve public
New Albany Gazette
Washington trip sought federal funds to help area fire department better serve public
By Hank Wiesner, Special to the Gazette
New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside, who is Vice-President-at-Large with the Mississippi Fire Fighter's Association, an Adjunct Fire Instructor with...
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 148
(Senate - September 13, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased the Senate is beginning
consideration of the Military Construction-Veterans Affairs,
Agriculture, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
appropr...
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...
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Historic U.S. Moon Landing
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORIC U.S. MOON LANDING
Congressional Record (Senate - July 17, 2019)
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to join my colleagues in commemorating the 50th anniversary of American astronauts becoming the first humans to walk on the Moon.
It was 50...