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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 WANTS BIDEN’S ‘DISINFORMATION’ BOARD DEFUNDED

HYDE-SMITH WANTS BIDEN’S ‘DISINFORMATION’ BOARD DEFUNDED

Miss. Senator Cosponsors Bill to Stop all Funding for Homeland Security Censorship Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today helped introduce legislation to prohibit the use of any taxpayer funding for the Biden administration’s new Disinformation Governance Board at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, is an original...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ATTACK BIDEN BORDER POLICIES AS NATION BRACES FOR RECORD MIGRANT SURGE

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ATTACK BIDEN BORDER POLICIES AS NATION BRACES FOR RECORD MIGRANT SURGE

Miss. Senator Says Safety of American People Will be Worse if Title 42 Policy Lapses

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Rebukes Biden Border Policies, Growing Security Crisis.
CHART:  Biden’s Bad Immigration Policies.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and colleagues today rebuked President Biden and his administration’s failed border and immigration policies, which imperils border...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PRIORITIZE VETERANS OVER ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSERS

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO PRIORITIZE VETERANS OVER ILLEGAL BORDER CROSSERS

Legislation Shields VA Resources as Biden Scrambles to ID Funding to Handle Growing Border Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) in introducing legislation to stop the Biden administration from diverting funding and resources intended for veterans programs to manage the growing illegal immigration crisis on the southern border.

The bill (S...

Senators push for $300M boost to TMF

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Senators push for $300M boost to TMF

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are urging appropriators to back a Biden administration request to add $300 million to the Technology Modernization Fund.

By Adam Mazmanian

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) along with Sens. Steve Daines (R...

National Police Week honors fallen law enforcement officers

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National Police Week honors fallen law enforcement officers

By Caroline Wood

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s a time dedicated to honoring the men and women in blue.

From May 15 through the 21, people across the nation are paying tribute to the brave men and women who put their...