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

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

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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...

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...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO STOP TERRORIST SUSPECTS FROM BEING PAROLED INTO THE U.S.

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO STOP TERRORIST SUSPECTS FROM BEING PAROLED INTO THE U.S.

National Security Risks Underscored by Recent Arrests of ISIS-Affiliated Migrants Paroled by Biden Administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is an original cosponsor of legislation to combat the bad effects of President Biden’s unauthorized upending of the migrant parole system by stopping the release of known or suspected terrorists in American communities.

The Safeguarding...

U.S. Senators Introduce Equal Representation Act to Address Census

Calhoun County (Ala.) Journal

U.S. Senators Introduce Equal Representation Act to Address Census

By Lee Evancho

Washington D.C. – In a recent bipartisan effort, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined forces with Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and 19 other colleagues to introduce the Equal...

Hyde-Smith fighting to end adding illegals to district count

Laurel Leader-Call

Hyde-Smith fighting to end adding illegals to district count

Jan 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Laurel native Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) were among cosponsors of legislation intended to end the practice of counting illegal immigrants...