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.
The Center Square
Mississippi senators want to see ‘end’ to war on domestic oil, gas
By Brent Addleman
(The Center Square) – A pair of Mississippi federal legislators are calling for an end to what they call President Joe Biden’s war on domestic oil and gas.
Republican Sens. Roger Wicker and...
Batesville Panolian
Hyde-Smith, Wicker praised for hunting, fishing support
By James L. Cummins
Earlier this year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) entered into settlement negotiations with activist organizations over a lawsuit regarding the use of traditional ammunition and tackle on...
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...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CALL ON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO END WAR ON U.S. OIL & GAS
As Interior Dept. Mulls “No Lease Option,” Senators Encourage 10 Lease Sales in Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined a group of Republican Senators in demanding the Biden administration end its assault on domestic oil and gas production and continue to sell oil and gas leases on federal land and water.
The push comes in response to the U.S...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH SUPPORT SPORTSMEN, OPPOSE TRADITIONAL AMMO & TACKLE BAN
Miss. Senators Cosponsor Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week joined 21 Senators to advance legislation to prohibit the Biden administration from banning the use of traditional lead ammunition or tackle on public lands.
The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 (S.4940) would stop the U.S...
HYDE-SMITH ASKS BIDEN ADMIN. TO AMEND FUNDING REQUEST TO INCLUDE JACKSON WATER CRISIS
Miss. Senator Suggests Capital City Emergency Warrants as Much Attention as Other Disasters and Monkeypox
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asked the Biden administration to submit a new funding request to Congress to help resolve the water crisis in Jackson, arguing the Mississippi capital city’s emergency needs to be on par with other disaster situations around the country.
I...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE BIDEN TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN THREATS TO SOUTHEAST ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Miss. Senators, Colleagues Sign Letter on Shortages that Put Grid at Risk Ahead of Storm Season
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week joined colleagues in calling on President Biden to immediately address the urgent supply chain shortages threatening the Southeast region’s electric infrastructure as storm season begins.
U.S. Senator...
Lafayette (La.) Daily Advertiser
Bill that could bring billions of coastal restoration dollars to Louisiana heads to Senate
By William Taylor Potter,
A U.S. Senate committee advanced a bill Thursday that could send billions of dollars for coastal restoration to Louisiana and other Gulf Coast...
Monroe Journal
State representative pledges to address garbage bill law
By Ray Van Dusen
ABERDEEN – A reoccurring topic the board of supervisors has addressed for years regarding delinquent garbage bills could possibly get some reprieve in Jackson.
State law mandates delinquent garbage bills are...
Ripon Advance
Rounds sponsors Security to Avoid Violence in Educational Settings Act
By Ripon Advance News Service
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) recently proposed legislation to create a new U.S. Department of Justice grant program that would reallocate $500 million in funding over five years to...
