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.
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CHAMPION TODD BUTLER NOMINATION
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CHAMPION TODD BUTLER NOMINATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised President Trump’s nomination of G. Todd Butler of Mississippi to serve as judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Wicker and Hyde-Smith committed to working toward his confirmation. Mr. Butler would succeed Judge Leslie H. Southwick, who has elected to take senior status.
“Todd Butler is an excellent pick for the federal...
HYDE-SMITH BACKS PUSH TO ALLOW U.S. COAST GUARD-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
HYDE-SMITH BACKS PUSH TO ALLOW U.S. COAST GUARD-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Implement Intergovernmental Support Agreements Between USCG & Host Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to allow the U.S. Coast Guard to enter into intergovernmental support agreements (IGSAs) with host states and communities.
HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT TO CLOSE LEGAL LOOPHOLE REQUIRING RELEASE OF ALIENS FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION
HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT TO CLOSE LEGAL LOOPHOLE REQUIRING RELEASE OF ALIENS FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION
‘Keep Our Communities Safe Act’ Expands DHS Authority in Handling Criminal Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) in reintroducing legislation to close a legal loophole that generally requires the release of illegal aliens, including those with criminal records, from immigration detention into American...
Exclusive: Trump Gains Fifth Circuit Seat as Bush Appointee Steps Back
Bloomberg Law
Exclusive: Trump Gains Fifth Circuit Seat as Bush Appointee Steps Back
By Jacqueline Thomsen, Reporter
President Donald Trump will have another opportunity to appoint a judge to the influential US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Judge Leslie Southwick, who was appointed to...
Three area hospitals to receive part of $24.75M federal grant
Laurel Leader-Call
Three area hospitals to receive part of $24.75M federal grant
From staff reports
Three area rural hospitals were among 20 statewide that will receive federal grant funding through a program created to help them sustain their workforces and continue to provide care, Sen. Cindy...
Will permanent Daylight Saving see the light at the end of this Congress?
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Will permanent Daylight Saving see the light at the end of this Congress?
By Brett Campbell
Protecting sunshine is a topic that shines in government circles in virtually every regular session of the U.S. Congress, and this 119th Congress is no different.
The U.S. House of...
COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SYSTEM
COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SYSTEM
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 203
(Senate - December 4, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to call attention to a
critical safety issue that affects every American who travels our roads
and highways.
Across the country, we are seeing a...
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...