
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 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
HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF AIRPORT SECURITY BILL
Miss. Senator Cosponsors SAFEGUARDS Act to End Diversion of Airport Security Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today welcomed committee passage of a bill she cosponsored to ensure 9/11 passenger fees are used, as intended, to improve aviation and airport security.
The Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday...
HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES SAVE AMERICA ACT, SAYING ‘AMERICAN ELECTIONS ARE FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS’
HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES SAVE AMERICA ACT, SAYING ‘AMERICAN ELECTIONS ARE FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS’
In Speech, Senator Says Voting Rights, Democracy Didn’t Collapse Under Mississippi’s Successful Voter ID Requirement

VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Advocates for Passage of SAVE America Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today pointed to Mississippi’s successful voter ID law in a floor speech advocating Senate passage of the SAVE America Act, which she cosponsored.
Hyde-Smith...
Sen. Britt introduces bill to mandate E-Verify nationwide
Alabama Political Reporter
Sen. Britt introduces bill to mandate E-Verify nationwide
The bill would phase in workplace verification requirements, raise penalties for unauthorized employment and target identity fraud tied to Social Security numbers.
By Alex Jobin
On Thursday, U.S. Senator Katie...
# Senate Clears Path for Trump's Border Agenda With Party-Line Budget Vote
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# Senate Clears Path for Trump's Border Agenda With Party-Line Budget Vote
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Why It Matters
The Senate voted Tuesday to proceed to S.Con.Res. 33, a concurrent resolution setting the congressional budget for fiscal year 2026 and budgetary levels through 2035...
Hyde-Smith Welcomes Committee Passage of Airport Security Bill
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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...