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.
MISS. DELEGATION APPLAUDS TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
MISS. DELEGATION APPLAUDS TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today applauded President Trump for approving Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration following deadly Winter Storm Fern, which struck the state Jan. 23-27, 2026.
This approval...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ADVANCE ‘MAKING NATIONAL PARKS SAFER ACT’
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ADVANCE ‘MAKING NATIONAL PARKS SAFER ACT’
Hyde-Smith Cosponsored Bill to Improve 911 Emergency Call Service within National Parks System
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee passage of legislation she cosponsored to improve public safety by updating 911 emergency call capabilities inside the National Park System.
Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that approved the Making National Parks...
MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after deadly Winter Storm Fern struck the state from January 23 through January 27, 2026.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R...
Trump funding boost gives Natchez $2 million start on Canal Street bridge replacement
Natchez Democrat
Trump funding boost gives Natchez $2 million start on Canal Street bridge replacement
Trump-approved $2M gives Natchez key funding to replace the Canal Street Bridge, as city seeks $3.8M more for the $5.8M project to safeguard downtown access.
Jan Griffey, The Natchez Democrat
N...
Hattiesburg secures $1M in federal funding for Edward Street project
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg secures $1M in federal funding for Edward Street project
By Delaney Dukes
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - After weeks of back-and-forth in Washington, Congress passed a spending package.
Among the bills making up that package are funds headed to Hattiesburg.
Hattiesb...
Florida Senator Sponsors Pregnant Students’ Rights, Interstate Abortion Notification
West Orlando (Fla.) News
Florida Senator Sponsors Pregnant Students’ Rights, Interstate Abortion Notification
By Staff
Florida Senator Ashley Moody is supporting the right to life and sponsoring the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act.
The Pregnant...
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2025
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2025
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 79
(Senate - May 12, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, as our Nation comes together to
observe National Police Week, we honor the courageous men and women in
law enforcement who have given their lives in service to others.
...
REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)
REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 30
(Senate - February 13, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is with a sense of sadness but
also an honor to celebrate the life of someone who truly made a
profound impact on my home State of Mississippi...
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 85
(Senate - May 16, 2024) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, every year, our Nation comes together
to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow citizens. This week,
Natio...