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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 ANNOUNCE $852K IN GRANTS FOR MISSISSIPPI FIRE DEPARTMENTS

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $852K IN GRANTS FOR MISSISSIPPI FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Miss. Senators Applaud FEMA Grants for Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $851,954 in FEMA grants to fire departments in Columbus, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Senatobia, Laurel, Bentonia, and Woodville.
The grants are being awarded as part of the Fiscal Year 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program.
“Contin...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to beat the midnight expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program, sending a four-month extension to President Trump.

The Senate voted 86-12 to extend the NFIP through Nov. 30, 2018.  The measure (S.1182) passed the House last week.  It does not include any reforms to the system.

“Many Mississippians rely on the National Flood Insurance Program.  It won’t...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS STOP DANGEROUS SANCTUARY CITIES ACT

HYDE-SMITH BACKS STOP DANGEROUS SANCTUARY CITIES ACT

Senator Also Cosponsors Kate’s Law Bill to Establish Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Illegal Reentry

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today cosponsored legislation to protect American citizens by penalizing cities, counties, and states that adopt so-called “sanctuary city” policies.

The Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act (S.87) would deny certain federal funding to jurisdictions with sanctuary policies that...

Senators co-sponsor concealed carry bill

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Senators co-sponsor concealed carry bill

By Steven Gagliano

Mississippi’s Senators have co-sponsored concealed carry legislation in Washington.

Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith signed as original cosponsors of legislation to allow law-abiding citizens with...

SHUTDOWN: 'Righting the wrong'

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SHUTDOWN: 'Righting the wrong'

By Jeremy bC. Rurk

He isn't in Lincoln City today, but Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley hopes what he is doing in Washington, D.C. will help Coast Guard members in Lincoln County.

On Thursday, Jan. 10, Merkley co-sponsored the...

Hyde-Smith receives committee assignments

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Hyde-Smith receives committee assignments

By Steven Gagliano

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith will serve on four Senate committees during the 116th Congress.

Hyde-Smith said she will use her expanded committee assignments, including chairmanship of an appropriations...