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.
$7.6M in FEMA grants make Mississippi safer
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$7.6M in FEMA grants make Mississippi safer
By Alex Paton
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Congressman Steven Palazzo announced the approval of $7.3 million to construct eight additional safe rooms in Forrest County. An additional award of$331,989 in FEMA...
Hyde-Smith condemns calls to dissolve ICE agency
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Hyde-Smith condemns calls to dissolve ICE agency
By Alex Paton
Along with 15 others, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has cosponsored a resolution condemning efforts by congressional Democrats to abolish the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“Abolishing ICE means...
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith: ‘Secure, Safe’ Border is Vital
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith: ‘Secure, Safe’ Border is Vital
By Allie Martin - July 4, 2018
JACINTO, Miss. (WCBI) – A U.S. Senator from Mississippi says it’s vital to have a secure southern border.
Republican Cindy Hyde Smith, (R) Mississippi, says she has visited with farmers who live...