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 PROPOSES USING TARIFF REVENUES TO FUND BORDER BARRIERS
HYDE-SMITH PROPOSES USING TARIFF REVENUES TO FUND BORDER BARRIERS
Legislation Targets 50 Percent of Revenue from Tariffs on Chinese Products for Border Security Purposes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the introduction of legislation to fund U.S. border security barriers with revenues generated from tariffs imposed on Chinese goods.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, introduced the Border, Law...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM BILL
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM BILL
Bipartisan Federal Initiative Follows Mississippi Efforts to Reduce Inmate Recidivism, Reform Sentencing Guidelines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday night voted in favor of bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation aimed at reducing inmate recidivism and reforming federal sentencing guidelines while protecting the public.
The First Step Act of 2018 (S.3649) would authorize programs...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR U.S. COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR U.S. COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT
Senate Measure Takes Strong Steps to Eliminate Government Red Tape on Ballast Discharge Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted for legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Coast Guard and establish a framework for it to enforce national ballast water discharge rules for vessels.
The Senate passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 by a 94-6...
VT Halter Marine awarded $1 million Polar Security Cutter contract
Marine Log
VT Halter Marine awarded $1 million Polar Security Cutter contract
FEBRUARY 7, 2019 — U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, yesterday announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $1 million contract to...
Sen. Hyde-Smith Proposes Legislation Limiting Use Of Federal Money For Gun Registries
WATN-TV Memphis
Sen. Hyde-Smith Proposes Legislation Limiting Use Of Federal Money For Gun Registries
WASHINGTON, D.C. (localmemphis.com) - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi wants to make sure federal money does not go to maintain gun registries, which list personal information...
Mississippi Congressional Delegation Reacts to State of the Union Address
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Mississippi Congressional Delegation Reacts to State of the Union Address
By Jasmine Ellis
President Trump gave his second State of the Union address to members of Congress. MPB's Jasmine Ellis has reaction from Mississippi's congressional delegation.
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