Law Enforcement & Public Safety

HYDE-SMITH, CRUZ OFFER CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CEMENT SUPREME COURT AT NINE JUSTICES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and others in reintroducing a proposed constitutional amendment that would ensure only nine justices could serve on the U.S. Supreme Court at a time.

The “Keep Nine” constitutional amendment is paired with a Cruz bill to create a point of order requiring a supermajority (two-thirds) vote before any...

MISS. SENATORS BACK RESOLUTION TO STOP BIDEN’S ATF PISTOL BRACE RULE

AFT Rule would Turn Lawful Gunowners into Felons for Noncompliance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have cosponsored a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to prevent the Biden administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from enforcing an anti-Second Amendment pistol brace rule.

The Mississippi Senators are among 45 cosponsors of S.J...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS TRAVELER’S GUN RIGHTS ACT

Bill to Protect the 2nd Amendment Rights of Full-time RVers, Active Duty Military

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in reintroducing legislation that would remove roadblocks that prevent individuals with no fixed physical residence from completing an instant background check prior to a firearm transfer.

The Traveler’s Gun Rights Act (S.741) would clarify “state of...

HYDE-SMITH CONDEMNS SOFT-ON-CRIME D.C. LAW, BLASTS NATIONAL VIOLENT CRIME SURGE

In Speech, Miss. Senator Supports Congressional Bid to Halt Easing Criminal Penalties

  
VIDEO CLIP:  Senator Hyde-Smith Delivers Speech Blasting Violent Crime Surge, New D.C. Criminal Code Act.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Complete Speech.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today criticized the policies and laws leading to a surge in violent crime in cities nationwide, including an effort by...

HYDE-SMITH JOINS EFFORT TO PROTECT PRO-LIFE PREGNANCY CENTERS

Cosponsors Measure to Help Secure Pregnancy Centers Amid Uptick in Violence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she cosponsored legislation to enhance security for pro-life pregnancy centers and to protect staff and patients from potential violence and extremism.

The Pregnancy Center Security Act (S.565) would create a grant program for pregnancy-help organizations to implement security...

HYDE-SMITH TESTIFIES AGAINST UNCONSTITUTIONAL ERA REVIVAL EFFORT

Miss. Senator Warns of Equal Rights Amendment Harm to Women, the Unborn, and Constitutional Amendment Process

 
VIDEO CLIP:  Senator Hyde-Smith Warns of Consequences of Revived Expired ERA.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today testified against the latest effort to enshrine the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) into the U.S...