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.
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Mississippi Lawmakers Question Biden Administration Readiness to Enforce U.S. Immigration Laws
By Kelly Bennett
A caravan of more than 3-thousand illegal immigrants is expected to reach the southern border in a few weeks, and a group of 99 members of the Senate and...
Y’all Politics
Hyde-Smith joins female colleagues in letter to President, urging him to protect the rights of Afghan women and girls
The bipartisan letter is signed by every sitting female U.S. Senator.
By Anne Summerhays
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith joined a group of 24 female Senators in a...
American Military News
Biden to turn ‘heroes into felons’ if troops refuse COVID vaccine mandate, GOP senator says
By Ryan Morgan
In a Thursday press conference, Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) said if Biden were to pursue dishonorable discharges for service members who refuse the COVID vaccine...
Ozark Radio News
Five Senators Join Hawley Amendment This Week to Remove NDAA Provision that Forces Women to Register for Military Draft
By Nate Hudson
WASHINGTON — Five Senators have signed on to a new amendment led by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (Mo.), a member of the Senate Armed Services...
Hamilton County (Ind.) Reporter
U.S. Senate passes Sen. Young’s bill to honor 13 American heroes killed in Afghanistan
Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez of Logansport, Ind., among those who will receive Congressional Gold Medals posthumously
The Reporter
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved Senator...
Y’all Politics
Ingalls announces $113 million contract award in advance of construction on LHA 9
Mississippi Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith welcome the news.
By Frank Corder
On Friday, Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula was awarded a $113,649,258 Navy contract to purchase long-lead-time materials...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Hyde-Smith cosponsors bill to complete wall on U.S.-Mexico border
By Kelly Bennett
Legislation that would fully fund completion of the U.S.-Mexico border wall is being cosponsored by Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The WALL Act of 2021 (S.3146) would pay for the...
Natchez Democrat
Goals and projects for 2022 on the horizon
By Dan Gibson – From the Mayor’s Desk
It’s hard to believe we are about to enter the last several weeks of 2021! Over the past few days, I have been evaluating the progress we have made toward the Natchez Renewal this year, and I am now...
USA Today
Women would be required to register with the Selective Service if this amendment becomes law
By Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON - For the first time in history, women may be on the cusp of being included in future U.S. military drafts.
When Congress returns from Thanksgiving...
Neshoba Democrat
Taylor awarded $261.7M contract to provide cranes for the U.S. Army
Taylor Defense Products in Louisville has been awarded a $261.7 million contract to provide cranes for the U.S. Army, it was announced by the state’s two U.S. Senators this week.
Posted Wednesday, November 24...
