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Senator Hyde-Smith believes the federal government’s first responsibility is defense of the American people, which includes securing the nation’s borders.  She is a strong proponent of strengthening border security and the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.  The Senator does not believe in rewarding those who enter the country illegally.

The Senator supports the implementation of a nationwide E-Verify system to ensure a legal workforce and enable American jobs to be filled by legal American workers.


SCREWWORMS ARE BACK AND CONGRESS MUST ACT | OPINION

SCREWWORMS ARE BACK AND CONGRESS MUST ACT | OPINION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is an op-ed piece penned by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) regarding the threat of the New World Screwworm spreading into the United States.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, is working with colleagues to address the challenge.

Read the online version of the op-ed, which was published by the Wa...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON TRUMP’S ‘ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT’ PASSAGE

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON TRUMP’S ‘ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT’ PASSAGE

Senate Approves Massive Tax and Spending Cuts, Along with Major Border, Defense, and Agriculture Investments

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Statement on Senate Passage of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement following her vote for Senate passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR.1), the budget reconciliation vehicle for expanding...

HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR MAKING SEXUAL VIOLENCE A DEPORTABLE OFFENSE

HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR MAKING SEXUAL VIOLENCE A DEPORTABLE OFFENSE

Miss. Senator Again Sponsors ‘BE GONE Act’ to Change Immigration Law to Expedite Deportation of Sexual Predators

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has renewed her commitment to correct a shortcoming in the nation’s immigration laws by classifying sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as felonies that would trigger deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of those crimes.

Hyde-Smith is...

Sen. Cruz Reintroduces the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

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Sen. Cruz Reintroduces the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

"Sanctuary cities continue to defy the law by releasing dangerous criminals back into our communities instead of turning them over to federal immigration authorities."

By Gilbert Rodriguez

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act. The bill would allow local law enforcement to cooperate...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILLS TO STOP TAXPAYER DOLLARS FROM FUNDING SANCTUARY CITIES

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILLS TO STOP TAXPAYER DOLLARS FROM FUNDING SANCTUARY CITIES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week cosponsored a pair of bills aimed at cutting off federal funding for so-called sanctuary cities and other jurisdictions that hinder the enforcement of the nation’s immigration laws.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, is an original cosponsor of the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act (S.707)...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR BUDGET BLUEPRINT TO ACHIEVE TRUMP DEFENSE, BORDER & ENERGY AGENDA

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR BUDGET BLUEPRINT TO ACHIEVE TRUMP DEFENSE, BORDER & ENERGY AGENDA

Republican Budget Resolution Cuts Wasteful Spending to Pay for Investments in National Defense, Border Security & U.S. Energy Production

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) early Friday morning supported Senate passage of a Republican-led budget resolution that sets the stage to enact President Trump’s agenda to secure U.S. borders, fortify the nation’s military, and undo the previous...

HYDE-SMITH TO CHAIR SENATE TRANSPORTATION, HUD APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

HYDE-SMITH TO CHAIR SENATE TRANSPORTATION, HUD APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

Hyde-Smith Also Lands Military Construction-VA Spot, Will Serve on Six Subcommittees of Importance to Mississippi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) was officially named as the new chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) for the 119th Congress.

Hyde-Smith, in addition to chairing the THUD Appropriations...

HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES BILL TO SAVE BILLIONS BY BLOCKING ILLEGAL ALIENS’ ACCESS TO FEDERAL CHILD TAX CREDITS

HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES BILL TO SAVE BILLIONS BY BLOCKING ILLEGAL ALIENS’ ACCESS TO FEDERAL CHILD TAX CREDITS 

Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act Offered with Trump in White House, Budget Reconciliation in the Offing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With President Trump back in the Oval Office, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reintroduced legislation to save taxpayers billions of dollars annually by closing federal tax loopholes that allow illegal immigrants to claim child tax credits...

HYDE-SMITH TARGETS CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS WITH VOTE FOR LAKEN RILEY ACT

HYDE-SMITH TARGETS CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS WITH VOTE FOR LAKEN RILEY ACT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the same day that President Trump signed executive actions to secure the border, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) voted to pass legislation that targets criminal illegal aliens by requiring the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to arrest and detain illegal immigrants charged with theft or other crimes.

Hyde-Smith is a cosponsor of the Laken Riley Act (S.5).  The Senate on Monday approved...