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, IN ADVANCE OF STATE OF THE UNION, SAYS ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS TO STOP MIGRANT CRIME SURGE
HYDE-SMITH, IN ADVANCE OF STATE OF THE UNION, SAYS ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS TO STOP MIGRANT CRIME SURGE
In Speech, Senator Says Americans Deserve for Biden to be Forthcoming on Border Security Failures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of the State of the Union address, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said President Biden needs to be forthcoming in admitting...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON BORDER CRISIS LEGISLATION
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON BORDER CRISIS LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today issued the following statement regarding the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, the $118 billion compromise bill intended to address the Biden border crisis and national security needs:
“Most Americans understand that, since President Biden took office, the situation at our...
HYDE-SMITH BACKS BLACKBURN’S 'CONTAINER ACT' TO BLOCK ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSINGS
HYDE-SMITH BACKS BLACKBURN’S 'CONTAINER ACT' TO BLOCK ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSINGS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week cosponsored legislation to give border states the freedom to establish temporary barriers or structures on federal lands in order to protect their border.
Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the CONTAINER (Creating Obstructions Necessary to Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly) Act, which was introduced by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R...
Ocean Aero showcases TRITON Underwater and Surface Vehicle at grand opening
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Ocean Aero showcases TRITON Underwater and Surface Vehicle at grand opening
By Leslie Rojas
GULFPORT Miss. (WLOX) - Two years have passed since the company Ocean Aero relocated to Gulfport from San Diego, California.
The company celebrated the grand opening of its headquarters in...
Hyde-Smith asks for $2.2 million in appropriations bill for Burns Bottom
Columbus Dispatch
Hyde-Smith asks for $2.2 million in appropriations bill for Burns Bottom
By Brian Jones
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith told the Columbus Rotary Club Tuesday afternoon that she had included a little more than $2 million in federal appropriations for the Columbus Redevelopment...
Rick Scott to push for passage of ‘Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act’
Florida's Voice
Rick Scott to push for passage of ‘Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act’
By Eric Daugherty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott promised to push for the “unanimous passage” of his Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act.
“As soon as the Senate returns to Washington, I...