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.
National Review
Keeping the Blue Slip
By Michael A. Fragoso
There have been growing calls to eliminate the “blue slip” privilege enjoyed by senators relating to nominees in their states. Briefly, in order for a district judge, U.S. attorney, or U.S. marshal to receive consideration from the...
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Trump nominates two state Supreme Court justices for federal positions
By William Moore
President Donald Trump announced via social media Tuesday that he was nominating two sitting Mississippi Supreme Court justices to fill a pair of openings in...
WJTV-TV Jackson
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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...
