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 SEEKS ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
HYDE-SMITH SEEKS ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
Original Cosponsor of Legislation to Sustain Mississippi-critical Program Before Sept. 30 Expiration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today said she will push for passage of legislation to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before it expires on Sept. 30.
Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the NFIP Extension...
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 9/11 ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION STATEMENT
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 9/11 ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION STATEMENT
“I Firmly Believe Good Will Overcome Evil, But Not Without Constant Watchfulness. As Much As We Long To Vanquish Terrorism, This Dark Threat Will Not Simply Disappear.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today issued the following statement to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States:
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES DEMAND ANSWERS FROM BIDEN ON AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES DEMAND ANSWERS FROM BIDEN ON AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL
Twenty-Six Senators Seek Information on Americans & Allies Left Behind in Wake of Hasty U.S. Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined colleagues in demanding information from President Biden regarding the humanitarian crisis created by his withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan.
The Mississippi Senators are among 26 lawmakers who...
Louisville company awarded Army contract to build cranes
WTVA-TV Tupelo-Columbus
Louisville company awarded Army contract to build cranes
In a joint news release from U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Taylor Defense Products won a $261.7 million contract.
By: Zac Carlisle
WASHINGTON (WTVA) - A Louisville, Mississippi...
Taylor awarded $261.7M contract to provide cranes for the U.S. Army
Neshoba Democrat
Taylor awarded $261.7M contract to provide cranes for the U.S. Army
Taylor Defense Products in Louisville has been awarded a $261.7 million contract to provide cranes for the U.S. Army, it was announced by the state’s two U.S. Senators this week.
Posted Wednesday, November 24...
Hyde-Smith: ‘Build Back Broke bill is what I call it’
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Hyde-Smith: ‘Build Back Broke bill is what I call it’
By Caroline Wood
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Mississippi leaders are speaking out about the Biden Administration’s ‘Build Back Better’ bill.
The House passed the ‘Build Back Better’ bill Friday. Now, it heads to the Senate.
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