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 PRESSES FOR NATIONAL SECURITY CUTTER, HELICOPTERS TO SUPPORT BORDER SECURITY
HYDE-SMITH PRESSES FOR NATIONAL SECURITY CUTTER, HELICOPTERS TO SUPPORT BORDER SECURITY
Miss. Senator Keeps Eyes on Priorities in FY2020 Homeland Security Budget Review
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today made the case for federal funding for ships and aircraft manufactured in Mississippi that are critical to U.S. Department of Homeland Security efforts to secure the nation’s borders and fight illegal activities.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Homeland...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR STRONGER BORDER SECURITY, AGAINST RESOLUTION TO CRUSH TRUMP DISASTER DECLARATION
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR STRONGER BORDER SECURITY, AGAINST RESOLUTION TO CRUSH TRUMP DISASTER DECLARATION
Miss. Senator Says President Using Legal Authority to Fulfill Existing Border Security Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for stronger security on the nation’s southern border by voting against an effort to overturn President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration regarding the security and humanitarian crisis on the border.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on...
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...
MSU lands $7.2 million Army contract
Columbus Commercial Dispatch
MSU lands $7.2 million Army contract
By Alex Holloway
Mississippi State University has secured a competitive $7.2 million federal contract to help the U.S. Army test unmanned aircraft systems technologies.
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith's (R-Mississippi) office...
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...