The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as the lead agency for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Coast Guard, plays an important role in Mississippi.
Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to working closely with FEMA and other federal agencies to ensure Mississippians are prepared for natural disasters and emergency situations. She supports hazard mitigation policies, which have proven to help save lives and save taxpayer dollars.
The Senator also supports Homeland Security efforts to protect the American people from domestic and foreign threats, which include ensuring a strong and well-equipped U.S. Coast Guard.
HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY
HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY
“We are Always Strongest When We Come Together in Gratitude, Pride & Patriotism”
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Statement Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued an Independence Day statement as Mississippians and citizens across the United States ramp up to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...
HYDE-SMITH GETS POSITIVE FEEDBACK ON MISS. DISASTER REQUEST FOR TORNADO RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
HYDE-SMITH GETS POSITIVE FEEDBACK ON MISS. DISASTER REQUEST FOR TORNADO RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
At Hearing, Hyde-Smith Also Asks Homeland Sec. Mullin for Clarification on Possible FEMA Aid Threshold Reforms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she’s optimistic President Trump will approve the State of Mississippi’s latest...
HYDE-SMITH BACKS MANDATORY E-VERIFY LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN WORKER ELIGIBILITY LAW
HYDE-SMITH BACKS MANDATORY E-VERIFY LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN WORKER ELIGIBILITY LAW
Cosponsors ‘Mandatory E-Verify Act’ to Hinder Illegal Immigrant Incentive, Hiring in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) to introduce legislation to permanently reauthorize the E-Verify program and require its use by all employers in the United States.
The Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026 (S.4620) would, among other things, establish...
Hyde-Smith Welcomes Committee Passage of Airport Security Bill
Bolivar Bullet
Hyde-Smith Welcomes Committee Passage of Airport Security Bill
Miss. Senator cosponsors SAFEGUARDS Act to end diversion of airport security funds
The Daily Bullet - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Vol. 37 No. 93
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation...
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Magnolia Tribune
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
The Alliance said the expansion is an opportunity to expand access to advanced AI technology and workforce development through partnerships with Holmes Community College and local government leaders.
By: Frank Corder
BT...
We asked every lawmaker in Congress what they're doing to end the DHS shutdown
CBS News
We asked every lawmaker in Congress what they're doing to end the DHS shutdown
By Arden Farhi, Olivia Rinaldi, Allyson Ross Taylor
Early this week, Senate Republicans and the president appeared to be edging closer to a framework for ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown...
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...
Disaster Relief
DISASTER RELIEF
Congressional Record (Senate - May 09, 2019)
Mr. President, I also rise to speak on behalf of thousands of Mississippians who have been affected by catastrophic flooding and other natural disasters this year. Their plight and the unmet
commitment made to them long ago provide us...
Tribute to Lieutenant Commander Steven Davies
TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COMMANDER STEVEN DAVIES
Congressional Record (Senate - April 09, 2019)
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I am pleased to commend LCDR Steven Davies for his dedication to duty and service as a U.S. Coast Guard congressional fellow on my staff. Steve was recently selected to...