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.
Energy In Depth
As Fuel Prices Drive Record Inflation Numbers, Interior Secretary Says Department “Doesn’t Consider Cost” In Federal Oil And Gas Program
By Nicole Jacobs
During a recent Senate Appropriations hearing, Interior Sec. Deb Haaland admitted that under her leadership, the Department...
CQ Roll Call
Haaland pressed over Interior Department leasing schedule
By David Jordan, CQ
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Wednesday defended her department’s policy as Republicans said its oil and gas leasing activities have contributed to high fuel prices.
Haaland appeared before the...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES OFFER BILL TO BLOCK SALES OF STRATEGIC RESERVE PETROLEUM TO U.S. ADVERSARIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing a bill that would prevent future strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) sales from going to China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran.
Cruz authored the No Emergency Crude Oil to Foreign Adversaries Act (S.4515) after recent reports indicated roughly 5 million barrels from these SPR...
HYDE-SMITH STRESSES NECESSITY OF U.S. OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TO LOWER ENERGY PRICES
Hearing Reviews Gasoline Prices, Electricity Transmission Challenges Facing Nation
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Advocates for U.S.-Produced Oil and Gas to Lower Energy Prices.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday stressed that oil and gas production must remain an important part of the U.S. energy portfolio in spite of Democrats’ ongoing effort to abandon American fossil fuels.
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HYDE-SMITH WARY OF BIDEN OFFSHORE PLAN AS INTERIOR SEC. WON’T COMMIT TO FUTURE LEASE SALES
Senator Seeks Details on Interior’s 2023-28 Draft Proposed Leasing Program at Appropriations Hearing
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Interior Secretary on Future OCS Leases.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today remained wary of the proposed five-year offshore leasing program offered by the Biden administration after Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wouldn’t rule out...
Vicksburg Post
Hyde-Smith challenges EPA Administrator on Yazoo Backwater Pumps
By Staff Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday said a “quick resolution” is needed to revive the Yazoo Backwater Area flood control pump project that the Environmental...
WTVY-TV Dothan, Ala.
Tuberville, Colleagues Demand Commerce Secretary Stop Delays on Existing Oil and Gas Leases, Increase Energy Production in the Gulf of Mexico
By Tommy Tuberville
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) along with Senators Richard Shelby (R-AL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), John...
Northside Sun, Jackson
Still On: Plans For Lefleur’s Bluff Continue To Move Ahead Despite Veto
By Nell Luter Floyd
New additions to LeFleur’s Bluff Complex in Jackson are in the works, despite the governor’s veto of $13.2 million that the Legislature approved for additions to the complex during...
Y’all Politics
Average gas price over $4 per gallon in all 50 states for first time ever
Mississippi’s new high average set today is $4.16. California tops $6 per gallon.
By Frank Corder
For yet another day, the average price for a gallon of gas in Mississippi as well as across the United States...
Missouri Ag Connection
Senators Urge FWS to Not Ban Lead Ammo and Tackle
Missouri Ag Connection
North Dakota U.S. Senator John Hoeven this week joined Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) in urging director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Martha Williams not to restrict the use of lead ammo and...
