Law Enforcement & Public Safety

HYDE-SMITH BLASTS BIDEN ‘EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT’ DECLARATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s 11th-hour illegitimate attempt to declare the 1970s-era Equal Rights Amendment ratified as part of the U.S. Constitution:

“President Biden’s pandering ERA declaration doesn’t hold any legal weight but does fall in line with the many instances over past four years when his...

MISS. SENATORS PUSH FOR NATIONAL CONCEALED CARRY RIGHTS 

Wicker, Hyde-Smith Back Reintroduction of Common-Sense Legislation to Defend Second Amendment Protections

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Tex.) in reintroducing the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (S.65).

The legislation would permit individuals who have concealed carry permits in their home state to exercise that right in any...

HYDE-SMITH, BLACKBURN RENEW EFFORT TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING, PARTICULARLY AMONG CHILDREN

Several Bills Reintroduced to Highlight National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to reintroduce a series of bills to combat human trafficking, including the SAVE Girls Act.

The measures were offered in advance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Saturday and as part of the...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES RENEW FIGHT TO PRESERVE TITLE IX, PROTECT WOMEN’S SPORTS

Miss. Senator Again Backs Tommy Tuberville Bill to Ensure Schools Aren’t Forced to Allow Biological Males to Compete in Women’s Sports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today again joined U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes and protect fair, safe competition in women’s sports.

Hyde-Smith is among the original cosponsors of the Protect...

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2024 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

 
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2024 Christmas Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a 2024 Christmas message that encourages Mississippians to “celebrate love, joy, and peace, and reflect on the many blessings in our lives,” including the sacrifices of our servicemembers, first responders, and healthcare workers.

“While the world deals with turmoil and conflict, this season calls us to love our neighbors...

HYDE-SMITH, BRITT TURN FOCUS ON COAST GUARD & JOINT FORCE WORK TO COMBAT DRUG, HUMAN TRAFFICKING ON SOUTHERN MARITIME BORDER

The Senators, Both Homeland Security Appropriators, Recently Visited Key West with USCG Commandant

 
PHOTO:  Senator Hyde-Smith, Senator Britt, and USCG Commandant Fagan with members of the USCG Sector Key West.  (Photo Courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently traveled to the U.S Coast...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES MOVE TO CODIFY LEGAL DEFINITIONS OF MALE & FEMALE

Legislation Would Stop Biden-Harris Radical Gender Policies, Codify Legal Definitions of Male, Female, and Sex Based on Biology

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) in introducing legislation to codify the legal definitions of male and female.

The Defining Male and Female Act of 2024 (S.5356) would establish clear, biologically-based...

HYDE-SMITH HONORS U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS ON 2024 VETERANS DAY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement on Veterans Day, honoring the sacrifices of the nation’s veterans and encouraging Mississippians to deepen their engagement with them:

“On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor and reflect on the immense sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served our nation.  Their courage, strength, and commitment to protecting our freedom...

HYDE-SMITH HOPEFUL HOUSE WILL TAKE UP SENATE-PASSED PRISON CONTRABAND BILL

Hyde-Smith Cosponsored Bipartisan Measure to Crack Down on Contraband in Federal Prisons

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today expressed her hope Congress will complete work on Senate-passed bipartisan legislation she cosponsored to crack down on contraband and organized crime in federal prisons.

The Senate recently approved and referred the bipartisan Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping...