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 SIGNS ONTO 'BE GONE' ACT TO BLOCK, DEPORT CONVICTED SEX CRIMINALS FROM THE U.S.
HYDE-SMITH SIGNS ONTO 'BE GONE' ACT TO BLOCK, DEPORT CONVICTED SEX CRIMINALS FROM THE U.S.
Aggravated Sexual Violence Isn’t a Deportable Offense Under Current U.S. Immigration Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – To correct a shortcoming in the nation’s immigration law, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is cosponsoring legislation to include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence in the definition of felonies that trigger deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of such crimes.
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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WANT ANSWERS AS HAITIAN MIGRANTS RELEASED INTO U.S.
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WANT ANSWERS AS HAITIAN MIGRANTS RELEASED INTO U.S.
Thirty-Eight Senators Say Biden Administration Violated Pledge to Remove Most from Recent Crisis at Del Rio Port of Entry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined 36 colleagues in demanding an explanation of how most of the thousands of Haitian migrants recently encamped at the Del Rio, Texas, port of entry were released into the interior of the United States...
MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR HURRICANE IDA
MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR HURRICANE IDA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden urging him to approve Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a major disaster declaration for Hurricane Ida.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), and Michael Guest (R-Miss.)...
Women would be required to register with the Selective Service if this amendment becomes law
USA Today
Women would be required to register with the Selective Service if this amendment becomes law
By Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON - For the first time in history, women may be on the cusp of being included in future U.S. military drafts.
When Congress returns from Thanksgiving...
Ingalls announces $113 million contract award in advance of construction on LHA 9
Y’all Politics
Ingalls announces $113 million contract award in advance of construction on LHA 9
Mississippi Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith welcome the news.
By Frank Corder
On Friday, Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula was awarded a $113,649,258 Navy contract to purchase long-lead-time materials...
Goals and projects for 2022 on the horizon
Natchez Democrat
Goals and projects for 2022 on the horizon
By Dan Gibson – From the Mayor’s Desk
It’s hard to believe we are about to enter the last several weeks of 2021! Over the past few days, I have been evaluating the progress we have made toward the Natchez Renewal this year, and I am now...