Senator Hyde-Smith believes the federal government’s first responsibility is defense of the American people, which includes securing the nation’s borders.  She is a strong proponent of strengthening border security and the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.  The Senator does not believe in rewarding those who enter the country illegally.

The Senator supports the implementation of a nationwide E-Verify system to ensure a legal workforce and enable American jobs to be filled by legal American workers.


WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COMMEND U.S. COAST GUARD BORDER SECURITY EFFORTS

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COMMEND U.S. COAST GUARD BORDER SECURITY EFFORTS

Miss. Senators Cosponsor Resolution Expressing Gratitude for ‘Selfless & Dedicated Service’ to Protect U.S. Maritime Borders

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among more than a dozen Senators sponsoring a resolution recognizing the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) response to the border crisis and its ability to adapt and respond to increased maritime threats and humanitarian...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO BATTLE FENTANYL TRAFFICKING INTO THE U.S.

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO BATTLE FENTANYL TRAFFICKING INTO THE U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in introducing legislation to provide U.S. border security officials more ability to curb the alarming infusion of fentanyl into the country.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, is an original cosponsor of Hagerty’s Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act.  Introduced...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PROMOTE BILL TO CURB SMUGGLING & TRAFFICKING OF GIRLS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PROMOTE BILL TO CURB SMUGGLING & TRAFFICKING OF GIRLS

SAVE Girls Act Represents Another Facet in Effort to Address Border Crisis Ramifications

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) will join U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to provide states, local governments, and nonprofit groups resources to help end the trafficking of young women and girls.

The Stopping the Abuse...