Photo of ICE officers with guns and military vehicles

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.


WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT FLIGHTS

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT FLIGHTS

Miss. Senators Question DHS Secretary on Reports of Overnight Flights

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday signed a letter requesting a full accounting of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities surrounding the relocation of illegal immigrants throughout the country.

The letter asks Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to...

HYDE-SMITH REGISTERS ALARM OVER BORDER CRISIS, SAYS CONGRESS MUST ACT TO OVERCOME BIDEN INACTION

HYDE-SMITH REGISTERS ALARM OVER BORDER CRISIS, SAYS CONGRESS MUST ACT TO OVERCOME BIDEN INACTION

‘This is a Crisis of President Biden’s Own Making.  We can fix it,’ Miss. Senator Declares

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Says Border Crisis is Beyond Alarming, Demands Action.
PHOTO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Speaks at Border Crisis News Conference.
Graphic:  Southwest Border Apprehensions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said Congress must take strong action to overcome...

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH:  INVESTIGATE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ROLE IN ATTEMPTS TO SILENCE PARENTS PROTESTING EDUCATION POLICIES

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH:  INVESTIGATE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ROLE IN ATTEMPTS TO SILENCE PARENTS PROTESTING EDUCATION POLICIES 

Miss. Senators Among Senators Requesting Inspectors General Investigation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined colleagues in seeking an investigation into multiple coordinated efforts by the Biden Administration, the National School Boards Association (NSBA), and the National Education Association (NEA) to...

Senators push for $300M boost to TMF

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Senators push for $300M boost to TMF

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are urging appropriators to back a Biden administration request to add $300 million to the Technology Modernization Fund.

By Adam Mazmanian

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) along with Sens. Steve Daines (R...

National Police Week honors fallen law enforcement officers

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National Police Week honors fallen law enforcement officers

By Caroline Wood

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s a time dedicated to honoring the men and women in blue.

From May 15 through the 21, people across the nation are paying tribute to the brave men and women who put their...