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 WELCOMES AWARD OF $24.8 MILLION FOR SAFE ROOM CONSTRUCTION IN MISS.
HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES AWARD OF $24.8 MILLION FOR SAFE ROOM CONSTRUCTION IN MISS.
FEMA Grants Will Advance Safe Room Facilities in Lincoln, Webster & Tate Counties
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the award of more than $24.8 million to advance safe room projects in Mississippi toward construction, including a large multi-use facility at Copiah-Lincoln (Co-Lin) Community College.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced grants for phase II...
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES STATEMENT IN ADVANCE OF THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES STATEMENT IN ADVANCE OF THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
Miss. Senator Commits to “Doing the Work of Governing” to Continue Helping American Families, Businesses
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Statement in Anticipation of the State of the Union Address.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a statement issued in advance of President Trump’s State of the Union Address tonight, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she and her Republican colleagues are committed “to doing the...
MISS. DELEGATION APPLAUDS TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
MISS. DELEGATION APPLAUDS TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today applauded President Trump for approving Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration following deadly Winter Storm Fern, which struck the state Jan. 23-27, 2026.
This approval...
OOIDA: ‘Congress can do more to prevent bad actors from operating on our nation’s highways’
The Trucker
OOIDA: ‘Congress can do more to prevent bad actors from operating on our nation’s highways’
By Bruce Guthrie
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been speaking loudly to federal congressional leaders on what it feels are the major issues...
Politicos react to State of the Union
DeSoto County News
Politicos react to State of the Union
By Bob Bakken
Key Points
- Mississippi Republicans praised the President’s focus on the “America First” agenda, citing a five percent jump in manufactured goods.
- State Democrats blasted the address as “two hours of lies,” pointing to rising...
Mississippi senators pledge support for long-term recovery from devastating ice storm
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Mississippi senators pledge support for long-term recovery from devastating ice storm
By WDAM Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDAM) – United States Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) Wednesday affirmed their readiness to support additional federal aid to...