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.
Fox News
GOP senators want info on illegal migrants’ destinations amid concerns ‘sanctuary’ cities driving surge
The US southern border saw more than 203,000 migrant encounters in August
By Adam Shaw | Fox News
FIRST ON FOX: A group of Republican senators are seeking information from the...
Breitbart
Republicans Seek to Make Distribution of Fentanyl Chargeable as Felony Murder
By Hannah Bleau
Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), are introducing legislation to make distribution of fentanyl chargeable as a felony murder as President...
Business Standard
US lawmakers call for strong ties with India, hail Indian-Americans' help
Top Senators and influential Congressmen have advocated for a strong India-US tie and underscored the contribution of the Indian-American community in this matter
Press Trust of India | Washington
Top...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Hyde-Smith, colleagues seek answers from social media platforms amid fentanyl crisis
By SuperTalk News Staff
A group of U.S. Senators, including Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), recently penned a letter to the CEOs of Instagram, TikTok, Snap Inc., and YouTube asking...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PRESS DHS FOR SANCTUARY CITY DATA
Senators Want Answers on Which Sanctuary Cities Draw Illegal Immigrants after DHS Catch & Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With illegal border crossings reaching unprecedented levels, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) joined colleagues in asking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for detailed information on the effect sanctuary cities have on drawing illegal immigrants.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Homeland Security...
Homeland Preparedness News
Bill targets comprehensive southern border strategy
By Douglas Clark
A Republican group of senators recently introduced a bill requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to complete a comprehensive southern border strategy within 12 months of...
WXXV-TV Gulfport
Hyde-Smith co-sponsors border security bill
WXXV Staff
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is now co-sponsoring a bill asking the Biden Administration to increase their control and presence at the southern border.
If passed, the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act would...
Y’all Politics
Hyde-Smith backs bill to end illegal immigrant abuse of asylum system
The Mississippi Senator said legislation would begin to restore order by making sure there are serious consequences for abusing the asylum process.
By Anne Summerhays
This week, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R...
Insurance News Net
Sen. Kennedy, Colleagues Urge FEMA to Explain Risk Rating 2.0 Pricing Method
Targeted News Service
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release and letter on July 27, 2022:
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and six colleagues today urged...
The Center Square
Louisiana property owners might not be able to afford federal flood insurance under new system
By Victor Skinner, The Center Square contributor
(The Center Square) — Owners of 500,000 Louisiana properties covered by flood insurance might not be able to afford coverage with a...
