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.


Congressman Ezell honors fallen Bay St. Louis officers

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Congressman Ezell honors fallen Bay St. Louis officers

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Congressman Mike Ezell introduced a House Resolution to honor the lives of Bay St. Louis Sgt. Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe.

Both were killed in the line of duty in December.

The legislation was co...

MISS. DELEGATION URGES BIDEN TO APPROVE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

MISS. DELEGATION URGES BIDEN TO APPROVE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

Lawmakers Issue Letter Endorsing State Request for Assistance Following Deadly Tornadoes

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared its strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration in order to unlock additional federal resources to supplement state recovery efforts after a deadly storm tore across the state.

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TARGETING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TARGETING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in introducing legislation that would require abortion providers to actively combat human and sex trafficking.

The Stopping Traffickers and Their Accomplices Act (S.959) would require abortion providers to file a report with the National Human Trafficking Hotline if they have a reasonable suspicion to believe that a woman is a...

HYDE-SMITH, CRUZ OFFER CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CEMENT SUPREME COURT AT NINE JUSTICES

HYDE-SMITH, CRUZ OFFER CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CEMENT SUPREME COURT AT NINE JUSTICES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and others in reintroducing a proposed constitutional amendment that would ensure only nine justices could serve on the U.S. Supreme Court at a time.

The “Keep Nine” constitutional amendment is paired with a Cruz bill to create a point of order requiring a supermajority (two-thirds) vote before any...

MISS. SENATORS BACK RESOLUTION TO STOP BIDEN’S ATF PISTOL BRACE RULE

MISS. SENATORS BACK RESOLUTION TO STOP BIDEN’S ATF PISTOL BRACE RULE

AFT Rule would Turn Lawful Gunowners into Felons for Noncompliance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have cosponsored a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to prevent the Biden administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from enforcing an anti-Second Amendment pistol brace rule.

The Mississippi Senators are among 45 cosponsors of S.J...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS TRAVELER’S GUN RIGHTS ACT

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS TRAVELER’S GUN RIGHTS ACT

Bill to Protect the 2nd Amendment Rights of Full-time RVers, Active Duty Military

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in reintroducing legislation that would remove roadblocks that prevent individuals with no fixed physical residence from completing an instant background check prior to a firearm transfer.

The Traveler’s Gun Rights Act (S.741) would clarify “state of...

HYDE-SMITH CONDEMNS SOFT-ON-CRIME D.C. LAW, BLASTS NATIONAL VIOLENT CRIME SURGE

HYDE-SMITH CONDEMNS SOFT-ON-CRIME D.C. LAW, BLASTS NATIONAL VIOLENT CRIME SURGE

In Speech, Miss. Senator Supports Congressional Bid to Halt Easing Criminal Penalties

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VIDEO CLIP:  Senator Hyde-Smith Delivers Speech Blasting Violent Crime Surge, New D.C. Criminal Code Act.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Complete Speech.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today criticized the policies and laws leading to a surge in violent crime in cities nationwide, including an effort by...