Photo of a doctor, fireman, and policeman

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.

HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR BILL TO COMBAT ‘SMASH-AND-GRAB’ GUN THEFTS

HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR BILL TO COMBAT ‘SMASH-AND-GRAB’ GUN THEFTS

Hyde-Smith Joins Sen. Graham, Others to reintroduce ‘Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined in reintroducing the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2023 to address the rapid increase in the number of “smash-and-grab” thefts targeted at federally licensed gun dealers.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Thursday reintroduced his...

Read More

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL REQUIRING FAMILIAL DNA TESTING AT SOUTHERN BORDER

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL REQUIRING FAMILIAL DNA TESTING AT SOUTHERN BORDER

Bill Targets Fabricated Family Ties Used to Facilitate Illegal Entry, Trafficking of Minors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in introducing a bill that would require a DNA test to determine the relationship between illegal immigrants coming across the U.S. border and any accompanying children.

The reintroduction of the End Child...

Read More

HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES ‘GRIP ACT’ TO BLOCK STATE GUN REGISTRIES

HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES ‘GRIP ACT’ TO BLOCK STATE GUN REGISTRIES
 
Legislation Would Ensure Federal Dollars Aren’t Used to Keep Registries of Lawful Gun Owners

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reintroduced her legislation to prohibit states, localities, or any other organization from using federal funding to maintain gun registries.

The Gun-owner Registration Information Protection (GRIP) Act (S.1680) would clarify existing law that prohibits the use of any...

Read More

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT

Back the Blue Act Introduced to Increase Penalties for Targeting Officers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) joined 38 of their Republican colleagues in introducing legislation to increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves.

The Back the Blue Act of 2023 (S.1569) was introduced by U.S. Senator John Cornyn...

Read More

HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 2023 POLICE WEEK MESSAGE

HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 2023 POLICE WEEK MESSAGE
 
Miss. Senator Pays Tribute to Nine Fallen Miss. Officers Honored this Year

051623 Police Week
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Honors Fallen Officers from Mississippi.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the 2023 National Police Week underway, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged policymakers and the public to “put words into action” in terms of supporting law enforcement.

Hyde-Smith made the request in a Congressional Record...

Read More

HYDE-SMITH, COTTON INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT FREE SPEECH ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES

HYDE-SMITH, COTTON INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT FREE SPEECH ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday joined forces with U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing legislation to protect the First Amendment rights of students at public universities from unconstitutional speech codes and so-called free speech zones.

The Campus Free Speech Restoration Act (S.1511), includes provisions to assure free speech rights at public and private...

Read More