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 BACKS BILL REQUIRING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR U.S. MILITARY ASSETS ABANDONED IN AFGHANISTAN
HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL REQUIRING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR U.S. MILITARY ASSETS ABANDONED IN AFGHANISTAN
Measure Mandates Reports on U.S. Weapons Used in Terror Attacks Against U.S. & Its Interests
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has cosponsored legislation to require the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to report any time U.S. military equipment ditched in Afghanistan, Iraq or Syria is used in terrorist attacks against Americans and allies—or otherwise used for...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES PLEDGE TO BLOCK ANY IRAN DEAL NOT SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES PLEDGE TO BLOCK ANY IRAN DEAL NOT SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL
Miss. Senators Admonish Biden Administration Over Nuclear Talks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday joined colleagues in a letter to President Biden rebuking the administration’s negotiations for a new Iran nuclear deal.
The letter comes as reports emerge that the Biden administration is actively renegotiating another entry into...
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...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith support Finland and Sweden NATO applications
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith support Finland and Sweden NATO applications
Miss. lawmakers join bipartisan letter to President Biden urging swift advancement of bid to expand NATO.
By Anne Summerhays
On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined 80...
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...