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 disaster 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 WELCOMES COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF AIRPORT SECURITY BILL
HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF AIRPORT SECURITY BILL
Miss. Senator Cosponsors SAFEGUARDS Act to End Diversion of Airport Security Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today welcomed committee passage of a bill she cosponsored to ensure 9/11 passenger fees are used, as intended, to improve aviation and airport security.
The Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday...
We asked every lawmaker in Congress what they're doing to end the DHS shutdown
CBS News
We asked every lawmaker in Congress what they're doing to end the DHS shutdown
By Arden Farhi, Olivia Rinaldi, Allyson Ross Taylor
Early this week, Senate Republicans and the president appeared to be edging closer to a framework for ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown...
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Magnolia Tribune
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
The Alliance said the expansion is an opportunity to expand access to advanced AI technology and workforce development through partnerships with Holmes Community College and local government leaders.
By: Frank Corder
BT...
HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES SAVE AMERICA ACT, SAYING ‘AMERICAN ELECTIONS ARE FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS’
HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES SAVE AMERICA ACT, SAYING ‘AMERICAN ELECTIONS ARE FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS’
In Speech, Senator Says Voting Rights, Democracy Didn’t Collapse Under Mississippi’s Successful Voter ID Requirement

VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Advocates for Passage of SAVE America Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today pointed to Mississippi’s successful voter ID law in a floor speech advocating Senate passage of the SAVE America Act, which she cosponsored.
Hyde-Smith...
Democrats tank DHS funding bill for fourth time
The Center Square
Democrats tank DHS funding bill for fourth time
By Thérèse Boudreaux
(The Center Square) – U.S. Senate Democrats tanked the Department of Homeland Security funding bill for a fourth time Thursday, ensuring the department’s funding lapse will span at least a month.
With three...
OOIDA: ‘Congress can do more to prevent bad actors from operating on our nation’s highways’
The Trucker
OOIDA: ‘Congress can do more to prevent bad actors from operating on our nation’s highways’
By Bruce Guthrie
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — The Owner Operators Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been speaking loudly to federal congressional leaders on what it feels are the major issues...
Politicos react to State of the Union
DeSoto County News
Politicos react to State of the Union
By Bob Bakken
Key Points
- Mississippi Republicans praised the President’s focus on the “America First” agenda, citing a five percent jump in manufactured goods.
- State Democrats blasted the address as “two hours of lies,” pointing to rising...
Nearly $25 million in federal funding going toward safe room projects in Mississippi
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Nearly $25 million in federal funding going toward safe room projects in Mississippi
By Caleb Salers
A multi-use facility at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is headlining $24.8 million in federal funding to advance safe room projects across Mississippi.
The funding...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON VOTE AGAINST WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TARGETING OPERATION EPIC FURY
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON VOTE AGAINST WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TARGETING OPERATION EPIC FURY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement following her vote against a resolution to short-circuit President Trump’s ability to continue Operation Epic Fury against the Islamic Republic of Iran:
“I voted against the resolution because President Trump, like presidents before him, has the authority under the War Powers Act to take military action to...