Photo of ICE Police with guns and armored vehicle

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 READIES FOR FIRST TRANSPORTATION APROPRIATIONS HEARING WITH 118th COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET

HYDE-SMITH READIES FOR FIRST TRANSPORTATION APROPRIATIONS HEARING WITH 118th COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET

Miss. Senator Takes Leading Role on Transportation, HUD Appropriations Subcommittee, Keeps Overall Committee Spots

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s (R-Miss.) first hearing as the new ranking member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee will occur Thursday as the Senate Appropriations Committee...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES FIGHT EFFORT TO WEAKEN PUBLIC CHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MIGRANTS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES FIGHT EFFORT TO WEAKEN PUBLIC CHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MIGRANTS

Biden Administration Rule Broadens List of Long-term Benefits Migrants Can Have without Risking Immigration Status

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) in an effort to repeal a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that dramatically scales back the number of taxpayer-funded benefits immigrants can use without...

HYDE-SMITH LEADS RENEWED EFFORT TO HELP FLOOD INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS

HYDE-SMITH LEADS RENEWED EFFORT TO HELP FLOOD INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS

Reintroduces Bill to Create Options for Policyholders as Higher FEMA Flood Insurance Premiums Kick In

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reintroduced her legislation to protect policyholders from higher National Flood Insurance Program premiums until the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) meets certain accountability and transparency requirements.

The Homeowner Flood Insurance...

HYDE-SMITH TARGETS DRUG, HUMAN TRAFFICKING SPURRED BY BIDEN’S BORDER CRISIS

HYDE-SMITH TARGETS DRUG, HUMAN TRAFFICKING SPURRED BY BIDEN’S BORDER CRISIS

Miss. Senator Backs Blackburn Bill to Stop U.S. Taxpayer Benefits for Those Charged with Trafficking

021523 Trafficking
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Legislative Solutions to Fix the Border Crisis.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.), who all toured the Del Rio Border Sector in January, to outline legislative solutions to tackle...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

Blames Biden for Dissatisfaction among Americans, Says Change of Course Needed to Restore Sense of Security Expected by Citizens

020723 SOTU
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Statement on the State of the Union.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), in response to President Biden’s second State of the Union address, tonight said there are solid reasons why the American people are expressing dissatisfaction with their current situation—all of...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BILL TO MANDATE E-VERIFY FOR ALL EMPLOYERS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BILL TO MANDATE E-VERIFY FOR ALL EMPLOYERS

Requiring E-Verify of All Employers Would Help Put American Workers First 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in reintroducing legislation to help businesses comply with immigration laws by certifying the legal status of their workforce.

The Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act would permanently authorize and expand the E-Verify...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASSESS ONGOING BORDER CRISIS FOLLOWING FIRSTHAND VISITS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASSESS ONGOING BORDER CRISIS FOLLOWING FIRSTHAND VISITS

Miss. Senator Faults Biden Policies for Misery She Witnessed During Del Rio Border Sector Visit

012523 Border Speech 
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Reports on Border Crisis, Lays Blame at Biden’s Feet.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Full Speech.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today laid blame on Biden administration policies for the ongoing...