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Senator Hyde-Smith believes the federal government’s first responsibility is defense of the American people, which includes securing the nation’s borders.  She is a strong proponent of strengthening border security and the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.  The Senator does not believe in rewarding those who enter the country illegally.

The Senator supports the implementation of a nationwide E-Verify system to ensure a legal workforce and enable American jobs to be filled by legal American workers.


HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PRIORITIZE VETERANS OVER ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSERS

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PRIORITIZE VETERANS OVER ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSERS

Legislation Shields VA Resources as Biden Scrambles to ID Funding to Handle Growing Border Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) in introducing legislation to stop the Biden administration from diverting funding and resources intended for veterans programs to manage the growing illegal immigration crisis on the southern border.

The bill (S...

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH WARN RESCINDING TITLE 42 WILL CAUSE “SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY” 

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH WARN RESCINDING TITLE 42 WILL CAUSE “SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY” 

Miss. Senators, Colleagues Demand Answers as Reckless Biden Policies Prompt Impending Surge of Illegal Immigrants 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are warning that the Biden administration’s decision to rescind the Title 42 Order that allows immediate expulsion of illegal immigrants will lead to a serious public safety threat.

The Mississippi...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON 

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding her decision to vote against the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to serve as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court:

“I cannot in good conscience support the confirmation of Judge Jackson.

“I take seriously my responsibility to weigh the merits of each Supreme...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES DEMAND ANSWERS ON ‘OPEN-BORDERS’ EFFECT ON VIOLENT CRIME RATES

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES DEMAND ANSWERS ON ‘OPEN-BORDERS’  EFFECT ON VIOLENT CRIME RATES

In Letter to DHS Secretary, 22 Senators Push to Overturn Enforcement Guidance Regarding Illegal Immigrants in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, is among a group of Senators raising concerns about recent violent crimes committed by illegal aliens who crossed into the United States under President Biden’s...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

‘No Amount of Rhetoric Will Convince the American People that Things are Better for us Since President Biden Took Office.’

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VIDEO CLIP:  Senator Hyde-Smith Addresses the State of the Union.
FULL VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Addresses the State of the Union.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) tonight issued a critical assessment of the state of the American union one year into the Biden presidency.

“Tonight is not an evening...

U.S. Secretary of the Navy ‘inspired’ by Ingalls Shipbuilding

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U.S. Secretary of the Navy ‘inspired’ by Ingalls Shipbuilding

By Mike Lacy

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - Wednesday was a homecoming for U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro.

While in the Navy, he worked on the USS Bulkeley at Ingalls.

“I actually spend a year and a half living...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES PLEDGE TO BLOCK ANY IRAN DEAL NOT SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL 

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES PLEDGE TO BLOCK ANY IRAN DEAL NOT SUBMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR APPROVAL 

Miss. Senators Admonish Biden Administration Over Nuclear Talks 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday joined colleagues in a letter to President Biden rebuking the administration’s negotiations for a new Iran nuclear deal.

The letter comes as reports emerge that the Biden administration is actively renegotiating another entry into...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT FLIGHTS

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT FLIGHTS

Miss. Senators Question DHS Secretary on Reports of Overnight Flights

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday signed a letter requesting a full accounting of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities surrounding the relocation of illegal immigrants throughout the country.

The letter asks Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to...

HYDE-SMITH REGISTERS ALARM OVER BORDER CRISIS, SAYS CONGRESS MUST ACT TO OVERCOME BIDEN INACTION

HYDE-SMITH REGISTERS ALARM OVER BORDER CRISIS, SAYS CONGRESS MUST ACT TO OVERCOME BIDEN INACTION

‘This is a Crisis of President Biden’s Own Making.  We can fix it,’ Miss. Senator Declares

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Says Border Crisis is Beyond Alarming, Demands Action.
PHOTO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Speaks at Border Crisis News Conference.
Graphic:  Southwest Border Apprehensions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said Congress must take strong action to overcome...