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 SUPPORTS FULL BORDER WALL FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS BILL
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FULL BORDER WALL FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Homeland Security Measure Cleared for Senate Debate with Increases for Border Security, Immigration Enforcement, FEMA Disaster Relief Fund & U.S. Coast Guard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today fully supported a Senate Appropriations Committee measure to provide full funding for President Trump’s border security initiatives, including the border wall.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the committee and...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES AGAINST DEMOCRAT ATTEMPT TO STYMIE PRESIDENT’S BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION
HYDE-SMITH VOTES AGAINST DEMOCRAT ATTEMPT TO STYMIE PRESIDENT’S BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION
Miss. Senator Again Supports President Trump’s Ability to Shift Funds for Border Security Emergency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today voted to support President Trump’s ability to obligate funding for the humanitarian and security emergency on the southern border.
Just as she did last March, Hyde...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $5.17 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR MISSISSIPPI FIRE DEPARTMENTS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $5.17 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR MISSISSIPPI FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Large Grants for Jackson, Canton to Support Hiring of More Firefighters
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $5,172,039.58 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to fire departments in Jackson, Canton, Walls, Grenada, Iuka, Columbus, Pascagoula, Laurel, Puckett, Biloxi, New Site, Sandersville, and Utica.
The funding...
Reforming the National Flood Insurance Program
Daily Dose News, Dallas TX
Reforming the National Flood Insurance Program
Daily Dose
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is proposing an update to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Hyde-Smith’s proposal aims to address the multiple extensions the NFIP has undergone with a long-term extension...
Mississippi delegation favors flood insurance reform
News Mississippi
Mississippi delegation favors flood insurance reform
By Alex Paton
Several pieces of legislation were introduced in the U.S. Senate last week which would benefit Mississippians. Three separate bills were introduced by Senator Roger Wicker to address various parts of the current...
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith proposes new National Flood Insurance Program
WJTV-TV Jackson
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith proposes new National Flood Insurance Program
United States Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is working on a proposal to reconstruct the National Flood Insurance Program.
The Senator says with the current program. insurance premiums can rise up to 25 percent a...