Senator Hyde-Smith believes preparedness is imperative to protecting lives and property when severe storms and natural disasters hit Mississippi and other areas of the country. A state-level lawmaker when Hurricane Katrina devastated the state, she recognizes the role of the federal government in helping individuals, communities, and the state rebound after such disasters. Senator Hyde-Smith supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency and efforts to improve the agency’s effectiveness.
HYDE-SMITH ASKS BIDEN ADMIN. TO AMEND FUNDING REQUEST TO INCLUDE JACKSON WATER CRISIS
HYDE-SMITH ASKS BIDEN ADMIN. TO AMEND FUNDING REQUEST TO INCLUDE JACKSON WATER CRISIS
Miss. Senator Suggests Capital City Emergency Warrants as Much Attention as Other Disasters and Monkeypox
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asked the Biden administration to submit a new funding request to Congress to help resolve the water crisis in Jackson, arguing the Mississippi capital city’s emergency needs to be on par with other disaster situations around the country.
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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE BIDEN TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN THREATS TO SOUTHEAST ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE BIDEN TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN THREATS TO SOUTHEAST ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Miss. Senators, Colleagues Sign Letter on Shortages that Put Grid at Risk Ahead of Storm Season
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week joined colleagues in calling on President Biden to immediately address the urgent supply chain shortages threatening the Southeast region’s electric infrastructure as storm season begins.
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HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES MOVE TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES MOVE TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
Measure Required as Current NFIP Program Expires September 30
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday helped introduce legislation to authorize a one-year extension to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2022.
The NFIP Extension Act of 2022 (S.4533) would extend the NFIP through Sept. 30, 2023.
“I look forward to a time when Congress will agree...
‘This community is going to come back:’ Federal help arrives in Mississippi
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‘This community is going to come back:’ Federal help arrives in Mississippi
By Brendan Hall
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WLBT) - Federal help is on the ground in Mississippi after President Biden approved the governor’s emergency declaration Sunday.
The governor, along with federal and...
Sens. Cassidy, Hyde-Smith sponsor bill to lower flood insurance costs
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Sens. Cassidy, Hyde-Smith sponsor bill to lower flood insurance costs
By Dave Kovaleski
U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced legislation that seeks to protect policyholders from higher National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)...
Kennedy introduces bills to protect Louisiana homeowners from skyrocketing flood insurance costs
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Kennedy introduces bills to protect Louisiana homeowners from skyrocketing flood insurance costs
By Erin Edwards
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, introduced two bills to reduce flood insurance premiums for...