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 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...
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement in advance of Mississippians joining their fellow Americans in celebrating the nation’s 246th birthday:
“As Americans gather to celebrate Independence Day, it cannot be ignored that our nation faces many challenges.
“Our struggling economy and sharp political climate certainly takes its toll on all of us, but I know that Mississippians are not deterred...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ACT TO CLOSE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ‘CATCH & RELEASE’ LOOPHOLE
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ACT TO CLOSE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ‘CATCH & RELEASE’ LOOPHOLE
Miss. Senators Cosponsor Inhofe “Keep Our Communities Safe Act”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week helped introduce a bill to close the loophole—referred to as “catch and release”—that allows illegal immigrants, including those with criminal records, to remain in the United States.
The Keep Our Communities Safe Act (S.4370) would close the loophole that...
Bill targets comprehensive southern border strategy
Homeland Preparedness News
Bill targets comprehensive southern border strategy
By Douglas Clark
A Republican group of senators recently introduced a bill requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to complete a comprehensive southern border strategy within 12 months of...
Hyde-Smith co-sponsors border security bill
WXXV-TV Gulfport
Hyde-Smith co-sponsors border security bill
WXXV Staff
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is now co-sponsoring a bill asking the Biden Administration to increase their control and presence at the southern border.
If passed, the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act would...
Hyde-Smith backs bill to end illegal immigrant abuse of asylum system
Y’all Politics
Hyde-Smith backs bill to end illegal immigrant abuse of asylum system
The Mississippi Senator said legislation would begin to restore order by making sure there are serious consequences for abusing the asylum process.
By Anne Summerhays
This week, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R...