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 VOTES FOR U.S. COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR U.S. COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT
Senate Measure Takes Strong Steps to Eliminate Government Red Tape on Ballast Discharge Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted for legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Coast Guard and establish a framework for it to enforce national ballast water discharge rules for vessels.
The Senate passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 by a 94-6...
HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES MISSISSIPPIANS TO HONOR VETERANS, PAST & PRESENT
HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES MISSISSIPPIANS TO HONOR VETERANS, PAST & PRESENT
Miss. Senator Points to WWI Centennial to Acknowledge the Debt Owed to Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of observances in Mississippi and around the nation, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) released the following statement to commemorate Veterans Day 2018 and to thank service members for their dedication to the United States of America:
“This Veterans Day 2018 is extra special. Exactly 100 years ago on the...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR FAA REAUTHORIZATION, FIVE-YEAR MEASURE HEADED TO WHITE HOUSE
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR FAA REAUTHORIZATION, FIVE-YEAR MEASURE HEADED TO WHITE HOUSE
Legislation Important to Local Miss. Airports, Ongoing Leadership in Unmanned Aerial System Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and important programs for the operation of local airport facilities throughout Mississippi.
The Senate on Wednesday voted 93-6 to complete congressional work on...
Senate approves bill extending duck hunting season
WLBT-TV Jackson
Senate approves bill extending duck hunting season
By Josh Carter
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - The U.S. Senate approved a resolution package Tuesday that could extend duck hunting season to January 31st. The package would also include special hunts for military, veterans and youths...
FEMA funds two more safe rooms in Forrest County
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
FEMA funds two more safe rooms in Forrest County
FORREST COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - Lawmakers announced a federal grant to help build two more safe rooms in Forrest County.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith and Congressman Steven Palazzo announced Tuesday a $1.06...
The Fight Against the Disarmament Movement
NRA-TV Relentless
The Fight Against the Disarmament Movement
Relentless | 02/11/2019
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith joins Dana Loesch to discuss her fight to protect gun owners' privacy rights. Plus, Dianne Feinstein wants to ban guns because she says humans can be legally hunted (not a joke)...