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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.


HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS RESOLUTION TO STRIKE DOWN BIDEN BORDER POLICY

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS RESOLUTION TO STRIKE DOWN BIDEN BORDER POLICY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) to introduce a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to strike down President Biden’s Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule, which purports to take a hard line on illegal migration.

The Senators filed S.J.Res.41 because the reality is that the rule is riddled with exceptions and funnels...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS SENATE PASSAGE OF DEFENSE POLICY MEASURE

HYDE-SMITH BACKS SENATE PASSAGE OF DEFENSE POLICY MEASURE

Supports Bill Setting Policy & Authorizing Appropriations for Defense Department 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) tonight voted for Senate passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual legislation to set policies and authorize appropriations for U.S. Department of Defense programs and activities.

“We live in dangerous times, and this Senate bill represents a clear departure from...

HYDE-SMITH:  FY24 HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING BILL HAS RENEWED FOCUS ON BORDER SECURITY, IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

HYDE-SMITH:  FY24 HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING BILL HAS RENEWED FOCUS ON BORDER SECURITY, IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

Appropriations Committee-Approved Bill Also Includes Benefits for Mississippi 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted with the Senate Appropriations Committee to approve a Homeland Security funding measure that places greater emphasis on border security and immigration enforcement than the current “border management” approach taken by the Biden...

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week to be observed next week

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Gold Star Families Remembrance Week to be observed next week

By Kelly Bennett

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution on Monday to designate September 24-30 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.

Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Raphael...

100+ House Democrats: Biden's border policies not crazy enough!

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100+ House Democrats: Biden's border policies not crazy enough!

'Squad' joins plea to help 'asylum seekers,' who often are just economic refugees

By Peter LaBarbera

A Sept. 10 letter signed by 103 House Democrats urges President Biden to make changes that would provide even more...