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Senator Hyde-Smith has great respect and admiration for the law enforcement and first responder personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting the public.  As a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, she will continue to support programs and policies that enable these public servants to do their jobs more effectively.


US Senate commemorates 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

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US Senate commemorates 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

By Kaitlin Howell

WASHINGTON (WJTV) – The U.S. Senate approved a resolution, introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), ahead of the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

The resolution...

HYDE-SMITH JOINS FIGHT AGAINST BIDEN’S BORDER CHAOS THAT’S STILL WRECKING AMERICAN PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS

HYDE-SMITH JOINS FIGHT AGAINST BIDEN’S BORDER CHAOS THAT’S STILL WRECKING AMERICAN PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS

Having Toured Southern Border During Biden’s Illegal Immigrant Surge, Miss. Senator Backs Plan to Set Things Right

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing legislation to stop the ongoing damage to public lands related to the millions of illegal entries across the southern...

HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES EMERGENCY PINE BEETLE RESPONSE LEGISLATION

HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES EMERGENCY PINE BEETLE RESPONSE LEGISLATION

Bipartisan Legislation to Help Landowners, Communities, Industry Overcome Pine Beetle Infestations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reintroduced her bipartisan bill to help private landowners, timber cutting and hauling businesses, and local municipalities respond to forest-related disasters, including the pine beetle that has laid waste to vast swaths of southern forests.

The Emergency Pine...

HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK OFFER 2025 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION

HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK OFFER 2025 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION

Bipartisan Measure Sets Aside Sept. 21-27 to Recognize Families of the Fallen

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the sacrifices made by the families of U.S. military servicemembers who have given their lives in defense of the nation.

The bipartisan measure establishes Sept. 21-27, 2025, as Gold...

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 81
(Senate - May 12, 2022) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, every single day, law enforcement 
officers across the Nation put on a badge and leave for work to protect 
and serve our families and communities, not knowing if they will...

S.CON.RES.14--Amendment No. 3568

S.CON.RES.14--Amendment No. 3568

Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 145
(Senate - August 10, 2021) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I call up my amendment No. 3568 and 
ask that it be reported by number.

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number.

  The senior...

NOMINATION OF TRACY STONE-MANNING (Executive Calendar)

NOMINATION OF TRACY STONE-MANNING (Executive Calendar)

Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 131
(Senate - July 27, 2021) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I rise to join my colleagues in 
expressing my grave concern over the nomination of Ms. Tracy Stone-
Manning to be the Director of the...

HONORING TROOPER JOHN MARTIN HARRIS

HONORING TROOPER JOHN MARTIN HARRIS

Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 99
(Senate - June 8, 2021) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I rise to pay tribute to 
Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper John Martin Harris, who was killed 
in the line of duty on May 28, 2021. Harris was conducting a...

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 83
(Senate - May 13, 2021) PDF

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. 

Mr. President, it is a solemn honor to recognize National Police   
Week. Each year, we dedicate this week to express our admiration 
and gratitude to all of the law enforcement officers...