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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 disaster 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.


IN MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE, HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO HOLD TRUE TO IDEALS SERVICE MEMBERS FOUGHT & DIED FOR

IN MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE, HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO HOLD TRUE TO IDEALS SERVICE MEMBERS FOUGHT & DIED FOR

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2025 Memorial Day Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a statement in which she encouraged Mississippians to practice and hold true to the ideals for which American service members have sacrificed, fought, and died. 

“This Memorial Day, let us renew our commitment to the ideals our...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO COMBAT SCREWWORM OUTBREAK

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO COMBAT SCREWWORM OUTBREAK

The STOP Screwworms Act would Boost Capacity to Stop Parasite from Reaching U.S. Livestock & Wildlife  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) this week cosponsored bipartisan legislation to step up American efforts to ensure a resurgent infestation of the New World screwworm (NWS) does not reach the United States where the impacts to animal health and agriculture could be devastating.

The introduction of the Strengthening...

HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS HOMELAND SECRETARY ON FEMA FUTURE, CONTINUED MSU ROLE IN UAS PROJECT

HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS HOMELAND SECRETARY ON FEMA FUTURE, CONTINUED MSU ROLE IN UAS PROJECT

Senate Homeland Security Appropriators Begin Review of FY2026 DHS Budget Request

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today used a budget review hearing for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to getting a better handle on how President Trump’s plans to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could affect Mississippi, a state prone to weather-related...

MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

Lawmakers Issue Letter Endorsing State Request for Assistance Following Deadly Tornadoes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after deadly weather struck the state on March 14-15.

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Bennie...

Sen. Cruz Reintroduces the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

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Sen. Cruz Reintroduces the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

"Sanctuary cities continue to defy the law by releasing dangerous criminals back into our communities instead of turning them over to federal immigration authorities."

By Gilbert Rodriguez

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act. The bill would allow local law enforcement to cooperate...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILLS TO STOP TAXPAYER DOLLARS FROM FUNDING SANCTUARY CITIES

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILLS TO STOP TAXPAYER DOLLARS FROM FUNDING SANCTUARY CITIES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week cosponsored a pair of bills aimed at cutting off federal funding for so-called sanctuary cities and other jurisdictions that hinder the enforcement of the nation’s immigration laws.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, is an original cosponsor of the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act (S.707)...