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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, COLLEAGUES URGE BIDEN TO RALLY G7 TO SANCTION IRAN FOLLOWING HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES URGE BIDEN TO RALLY G7 TO SANCTION IRAN FOLLOWING HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL

Letter Also Says President Should Reverse Decision to Release $6B for Iranian Regime

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday joined colleagues in calling on President Biden to immediately convene the G7 nations to take coordinated action to further isolate Iran with severe sanctions to limit its ability to support terrorist groups like Hamas.

Led by U.S. Senator Rick...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS RESOLUTION TO STRIKE DOWN BIDEN BORDER POLICY

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS RESOLUTION TO STRIKE DOWN BIDEN BORDER POLICY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) to introduce a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to strike down President Biden’s Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule, which purports to take a hard line on illegal migration.

The Senators filed S.J.Res.41 because the reality is that the rule is riddled with exceptions and funnels...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS SENATE PASSAGE OF DEFENSE POLICY MEASURE

HYDE-SMITH BACKS SENATE PASSAGE OF DEFENSE POLICY MEASURE

Supports Bill Setting Policy & Authorizing Appropriations for Defense Department 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) tonight voted for Senate passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual legislation to set policies and authorize appropriations for U.S. Department of Defense programs and activities.

“We live in dangerous times, and this Senate bill represents a clear departure from...

Menendez Announces Intro of National Flood Insurance Program

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Menendez Announces Intro of National Flood Insurance Program

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U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.-06) joined today with local leaders, advocates and home owners to announce the introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral National Flood...