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, COLLEAGUES ATTEMPT TO BLOCK BIDEN RULE, PROTECT FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ATTEMPT TO BLOCK BIDEN RULE, PROTECT FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
Resolution Introduced to Stop Rule Directing Nine Federal Agencies to Discriminate Against Faith-based Social Service Groups
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently joined U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in introducing a resolution of disapproval to overturn a Biden administration final rule that directs nine federal agencies to discriminate against faith-based organizations.
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HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON SUPPRESSED MAYORKAS IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON SUPPRESSED MAYORKAS IMPEACHMENT TRIAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who has traveled twice to the U.S.-Mexico border in recent years as a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today issued the following statement regarding the Democratic-led suppression of the impeachment trial for Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas:
“Senate Democrats insulted the United States Senate as an institution and, more importantly...
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FINAL APPROVAL OF BILL THAT WILL FUND MILITARY WORK IN MISSISSIPPI
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FINAL APPROVAL OF BILL THAT WILL FUND MILITARY WORK IN MISSISSIPPI
Hyde-Smith Outlines How FY24 Defense Spending Bill Benefits Mississippi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today supported final passage of a defense spending measure that increases overall national security funding for the nation and supports defense-related work in Mississippi.
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee...
Senate CONTAINER Act would allow states to override federal law, place barriers on federal land
Homeland Preparedness News
Senate CONTAINER Act would allow states to override federal law, place barriers on federal land
By Chris Galford
Ten Republican senators opened a new front last week with introduction of the Creating Obstructions Necessary to Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly...
Hyde-Smith co-sponsors Blackburn’s border bill
Laurel Leader-Call
Hyde-Smith co-sponsors Blackburn’s border bill
Jan. 15, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) cosponsored legislation by Laurel native Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to give border states the freedom to establish temporary barriers or structures on...
Some federal disaster aid takes years to reach SC residents. Can a new federal bill help?
Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier
Some federal disaster aid takes years to reach SC residents. Can a new federal bill help?
By Jonah Chester
Sharonda Dudley, 40, has lived on her Dillon property for 26 years. Now she’s raising her four children on the same land, but not in the same house she...