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 COSPONSOR PERMANENT E-VERIFY EXTENSION
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COSPONSOR PERMANENT E-VERIFY EXTENSION
Miss. Senators Support Program to Reduce Unauthorized Immigrant Employment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced their support for legislation that would help businesses comply with immigration laws by certifying the legal status of their workforce.
The Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act, introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), would permanently...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $7.2 MILLION ARMY CONTRACT TO MISSISSIPPI STATE
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $7.2 MILLION ARMY CONTRACT TO MISSISSIPPI STATE
University Contracted by DoD to Test Emerging Unmanned Aircraft Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced the award of a $7.2 million defense contract for the Mississippi State University to test emerging unmanned aircraft systems technologies.
“Mississippi State University leads in researching and development of UAS technologies...
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FUNDING PACKAGE TO INVEST IN BORDER SECURITY, FUND MISSISSIPPI PRIORITIES
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FUNDING PACKAGE TO INVEST IN BORDER SECURITY, FUND MISSISSIPPI PRIORITIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted to fully fund government operations through an appropriations package that makes strong investments in border security and funds other priorities for Mississippi.
Hyde-Smith supported the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.J.Res.31), a seven-bill package to complete the FY2019...
SID SALTER: As state’s second largest single employer, shipyard’s future still vital to state’s economy
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
SID SALTER: As state’s second largest single employer, shipyard’s future still vital to state’s economy
By Sid Salter
Only Walmart/Sam’s employs more people in Mississippi than does Ingalls Shipyards at about 12,500 employees. But Ingalls and other...
Hyde-Smith presses for more Mississippi made ships, helicopters
News Mississippi
Hyde-Smith presses for more Mississippi made ships, helicopters
By Alex Paton
Last week, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith pressed for National Security Cutter and Light Enforcement Helicopter funding during a hearing to review the FY2020 Homeland Security Budget.
Both the Cutters and...
U.S. Dredgers Applaud President for Jones Act Support
Marine Link
U.S. Dredgers Applaud President for Jones Act Support
Wednesday, 1 May: Late this afternoon, President Donald Trump met with Congressional leaders from the Senate and House to discuss U.S. Maritime Policy. On the table was the Jones Act. President Trump assured the Congressional...