The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as the lead agency for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Coast Guard, plays an important role in Mississippi.
Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to working closely with FEMA and other federal agencies to ensure Mississippians are prepared for natural disasters and emergency situations. She supports hazard mitigation policies, which have proven to help save lives and save taxpayer dollars.
The Senator also supports Homeland Security efforts to protect the American people from domestic and foreign threats, which include ensuring a strong and well-equipped U.S. Coast Guard.
HYDE-SMITH, WICKER & CASSIDY WANT GAO STUDY OF NEW FLOOD PROGRAM TO INCLUDE KEY INFORMATION
HYDE-SMITH, WICKER & CASSIDY WANT GAO STUDY OF NEW FLOOD PROGRAM TO INCLUDE KEY INFORMATION
Senators Issue Letter to GAO Regarding Facts & Data Needed to Assess FEMA’s Troubled NFIP RR2.0 Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a letter she led with U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) that seeks to ensure the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) considers key facts and data in any legitimate assessment of the...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH HELP REINTRODUCE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM REFORM LEGISLATION
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH HELP REINTRODUCE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM REFORM LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) joined with colleagues to reintroduce the bipartisan and bicameral National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP-RE) Act of 2023.
The NFIP-RE Act would tackle systemic problems with flood insurance, put the program back on solid fiscal ground, and reframe the nation’s entire disaster paradigm to one focused more...
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL REQUIRING FAMILIAL DNA TESTING AT SOUTHERN BORDER
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL REQUIRING FAMILIAL DNA TESTING AT SOUTHERN BORDER
Bill Targets Fabricated Family Ties Used to Facilitate Illegal Entry, Trafficking of Minors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in introducing a bill that would require a DNA test to determine the relationship between illegal immigrants coming across the U.S. border and any accompanying children.
The reintroduction of the End Child...
Supervisors, FEMA rep address ongoing needs
Monroe Journal
Supervisors, FEMA rep address ongoing needs
By Ray Van Dusen
ABERDEEN – During Aug. 18’s board of supervisors meeting, Cynthia Brunson of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s governmental affairs introduced herself, which opened discussion about a pilot storm shelter program...
GOP lawmakers propose measure to strike down DHS migration pathways policy
KETK-TV Tyler, Texas
GOP lawmakers propose measure to strike down DHS migration pathways policy
By Sandra Sanchez
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, of Texas, and seven other Republican colleagues on Thursday proposed a resolution to strike down the Biden administration’s...
Kate Britt, Tommy Tuberville, John Cornyn, and colleagues introduce resolution to strike down Joe Biden’s border policies
Alabama Today
Kate Britt, Tommy Tuberville, John Cornyn, and colleagues introduce resolution to strike down Joe Biden’s border policies
By Brandon Moseley
U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) recently joined Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and five colleagues in...