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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.


WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COSPONSOR PERMANENT E-VERIFY EXTENSION

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COSPONSOR PERMANENT E-VERIFY EXTENSION

Miss. Senators Support Program to Reduce Unauthorized Immigrant Employment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced their support for legislation that would help businesses comply with immigration laws by certifying the legal status of their workforce.
 
The Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act, introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), would permanently...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $7.2 MILLION ARMY CONTRACT TO MISSISSIPPI STATE

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $7.2 MILLION ARMY CONTRACT TO MISSISSIPPI STATE

University Contracted by DoD to Test Emerging Unmanned Aircraft Systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced the award of a $7.2 million defense contract for the Mississippi State University to test emerging unmanned aircraft systems technologies.
 
“Mississippi State University leads in researching and development of UAS technologies...

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FUNDING PACKAGE TO INVEST IN BORDER SECURITY, FUND MISSISSIPPI PRIORITIES

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FUNDING PACKAGE TO INVEST IN BORDER SECURITY, FUND MISSISSIPPI PRIORITIES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted to fully fund government operations through an appropriations package that makes strong investments in border security and funds other priorities for Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith supported the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.J.Res.31), a seven-bill package to complete the FY2019...

Pascagoula shipyard wins $745 million contract from U.S. Coast Guard

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Pascagoula shipyard wins $745 million contract from U.S. Coast Guard

By Annie Johnson

PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) - VT Halter Marine, Inc. was selected by the U.S. Coast Guard to design and build the next generation of heavy polar icebreakers. The new Polar Security Cutter (PCS) will...

Sen. Grassley Introduces Mandatory E-Verify Legislation

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Sen. Grassley Introduces Mandatory E-Verify Legislation

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has re-introduced the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act that would require all employers in the United States to begin using E-Verify for all employers within 1 year. Rep. Mo...