Senator Hyde-Smith, who holds an enhanced-carry permit, is a strong advocate for protecting the Constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. The Senator has authored and supported federal legislation defending Second Amendment rights and is committed to supporting efforts that would prevent the federal government from infringing upon those rights.
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith shares message ahead of America’s 250th birthday
WXXV Staff
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is releasing a statement as America celebrate 250 years.
Senator Hyde-Smith says she hopes everyone can set aside their differences and reflect on the values that...
Hoodline El Paso
Las Cruces Teen Admits Guilt in Gun Store Raid Solved by a Class Schedule
By Dylan Foley
Seventeen-year-old Javon Fielder pleaded guilty on Friday to eight felony counts—including aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon, breaking, and larceny of firearms—just an hour before jury...
HYDE-SMITH JOINS ‘TAKE CARE OF VETERANS ACT’ TO IMPROVE VA SERVICES & BENEFITS
Comprehensive Bicameral Measure Bundles Long-Sought VA Program Reforms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for a comprehensive bicameral bill to improve and expand benefits for American veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.
Hyde-Smith has cosponsored the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (S.4744), which combines 62 bipartisan, bicameral bills into...
The Truth About Guns
13 U.S. Senators Demand ATF Stop Enforcing Vacated Biden-Era ‘Pistol Brace’ Final Rule
By Mark Chesnut
Fed up with the continued enforcement of a vacated Biden-era DOJ final rule defining braced pistols as short-barreled rifles (SBRs) regulated by the National Firearms Act...
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Grant to help replace three Mississippi bridges
By Sethanie Smith, WJTV-TV Jackson
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A $34.6 million federal grant was awarded to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to replace three state-owned bridges on Mississippi State Route...
The Truth About Guns
New Senate Bill Would Boost Penalty For Stealing Guns From FFL Licensees
By Mark Chesnut
Federally licensed firearms dealers have been getting hit hard by smash-and-grab thefts for years, with criminals targeting gun shops because the merchandise inside is worth significantly...
HYDE-SMITH AGAIN JOINS EFFORT TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR ‘SMASH-AND-GRAB’ GUN THEFTS
‘Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act’ Reintroduced to Crack Down on Criminals Who Target Licensed Gun & Ammo Dealers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is again supporting legislation to increase the prison penalties for “smash-and-grab” thefts from federally licensed firearms and ammunition dealers.
Hyde-Smith this week joined U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in reintroducing...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PRESS ATF TO STOP ENFORCING VACATED PISTOL BRACE RULE
Senators Oppose ATF Intent to Continue Biden-era Rule that Violates Second Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined several colleagues in calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to cease any efforts to enforce a vacated Biden-era rule that placed onerous registration and fee requirements on pistol brace owners.
Hyde-Smith signed a letter...
HYDE-SMITH, EZELL SIGN AMICUS BRIEF TO SCOTUS OPPOSING NEW YORK ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE FEDERAL FIREARMS LAW
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) are among 77 lawmakers who have signed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit ruling and uphold the Second Amendment by preventing New York from bypassing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
Signed by 22 U.S. Senators and 55 U.S...
The Truth About Guns
Federal Legislators Introduce Measure To Safeguard Against Firearm Registration
By Mark Chesnut
Two Republican lawmakers have introduced a federal measure that would prohibit states, localities, or any other organization from using federal funding and background check...
