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 ASK U.N. TO DESIGNATE HAMAS A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION, IMPOSE SANCTIONS
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK U.N. TO DESIGNATE HAMAS A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION, IMPOSE SANCTIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is among a bipartisan group of 34 Senators asking the United Nations (U.N.) to designate Iranian-backed Hamas as a terrorist organization and to impose sanctions on it.
The Senators argue in a letter to U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield that the lack of the terrorist organization designation and sanctions weakens efforts...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES WANT POLICY CHANGES WITH BORDER SECURITY FUNDING
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES WANT POLICY CHANGES WITH BORDER SECURITY FUNDING
Hyde-Smith, Republican Appropriators Use Hearing to Argue Against Continuing Policies Fueling Border Crisis
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Wants Border Policy Changes with Supplemental Funding Request.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and fellow Senate Appropriations Committee Republicans today used a hearing on President Biden’s request for emergency funding for border security to pressure...
HYDE-SMITH WANTS CATCH-AND-RELEASE DATA MADE PUBLIC, COSPONSORS BORDER TRANSPARENCY ACT
HYDE-SMITH WANTS CATCH-AND-RELEASE DATA MADE PUBLIC, COSPONSORS BORDER TRANSPARENCY ACT
Legislation Would Require the Biden Administration to Release Data on Unlawful Migrant Release Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for new legislation to lift the veil of secrecy surrounding Biden border policies by forcing the administration to accurately report how it is handling migrants encountered at the border.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the...
Airbus celebrates 20 years of manufacturing in Columbus, Mississippi
Vertical Magazine
Airbus celebrates 20 years of manufacturing in Columbus, Mississippi
By Brent Bundy
On Aug. 25th, 2023, Airbus Helicopters celebrated 20 years of manufacturing aircraft at its Columbus, Mississippi factory.
The milestone was attended by government dignitaries, high-ranking...
Touring the Emergency Operations Center in Clay County
Spot on Alabama/WCBI-TV Columbus
Touring the Emergency Operations Center in Clay County
27-08-2023 9:44 PM
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visited the Emergency Operations Center for Clay County and West Point. Upgrades are expected for the facility.
Supervisors, FEMA rep address ongoing needs
Monroe Journal
Supervisors, FEMA rep address ongoing needs
By Ray Van Dusen
ABERDEEN – During Aug. 18’s board of supervisors meeting, Cynthia Brunson of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s governmental affairs introduced herself, which opened discussion about a pilot storm shelter program...