Senator Hyde-Smith has great respect and admiration for the law enforcement and first responder personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting the public.  As a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, she will continue to support programs and policies that enable these public servants to do their jobs more effectively.

News Releases

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

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...

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

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...

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SENATE OKAYS BILL BACKED BY HYDE-SMITH TO FORCE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF BIDEN-HARRIS ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSERS

SENATE OKAYS BILL BACKED BY HYDE-SMITH TO FORCE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF BIDEN-HARRIS ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSERS

Now in House of Reps’ Hands, Bill Would Require Administration to Release Data on Unlawful Migrant Release Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted Senate passage of legislation she cosponsored to force the Biden-Harris administration to accurately disclose its handling of migrants and give the American people a full accounting of the number of...

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In the News

Officials respond to second Trump assassination attempt

DeSoto County News

Officials respond to second Trump assassination attempt

By Bob Bakken

A man is in custody in Florida after an apparent second assassination attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump Sunday afternoon.  The FBI is investigating the incident at Trump’s Florida golf club...

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Work ready to begin on Saltillo’s first stand-alone fire station

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo

Work ready to begin on Saltillo’s first stand-alone fire station

By William Moore

SALTILLO – Dirt work could begin on the construction of the city of Saltillo’s first stand-alone fire station as soon as this month.

“Everything is on schedule. I’ve...

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Statements

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 82
(Senate - May 16, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, this week our Nation commemorates the 
2023 National Police Week and honors the brave men and women of law 
enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty...

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BORDER SECURITY

BORDER SECURITY

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 16
(Senate - January 25, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I started the new year by joining 
Senator Blackburn of Tennessee and our new colleague Senator Britt of 
Alabama on a recent tour of the Del Rio Border Sector in Texas.

  We...

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