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.


HYDE-SMITH VOTES WITH SENATE TO CONFIRM CHAMBERLIN AS U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

HYDE-SMITH VOTES WITH SENATE TO CONFIRM CHAMBERLIN AS U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

Chamberlin Confirmation the First of Two Mississippi Judgeships the Senate Will Consider this Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the 51-46 vote in the U.S. Senate to confirm Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Robert P. Chamberlin of Hernando to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi:

“I’m pleased the...

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES CONFIRMATION OF OXFORD'S JAMES MAXWELL TO SERVE ON U.S. DISTRICT COURT

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES CONFIRMATION OF OXFORD'S JAMES MAXWELL TO SERVE ON U.S. DISTRICT COURT

Maxwell’s Confirmation Represents Second Mississippi Trump Judicial Pick Confirmed on Tuesday

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement marking the Senate confirmation of Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James D. Maxwell II of Oxford to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi:

“I’m extremely pleased with...

HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR ‘BACK THE BLUE ACT’

HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR ‘BACK THE BLUE ACT’

Legislation Would Increase Penalties for Attacking Law Enforcement Officers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) renewed her support for legislation to increase penalties for criminals who attack law enforcement officers, federal judges, or other federal public safety officers.

Hyde-Smith is among 35 original cosponsors of the Back the Blue Act (S.3366), which was reintroduced by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas).  Hyde...

Ted Cruz, Eli Crane Lead Effort to Require Only Citizens Vote

The Daily Signal

Ted Cruz, Eli Crane Lead Effort to Require Only Citizens Vote

By Fred Lucas

A group of Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona, is joining the effort to promote a rule to require proof of citizenship on federal voter registration forms. 

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LEGISLATIVE SESSION--Border Security

LEGISLATIVE SESSION--Border Security

Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 41
(Senate - March 7, 2024) PDF
 
  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I also rise to discuss the Biden 
administration's failure to contain the crisis at our southern border 
and how that is having extreme consequences and...

LEGISLATIVE SESSION--Border Security

LEGISLATIVE SESSION--Border Security

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 205
(Senate - December 13, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to once again call 
attention to the crisis at our southern border--the very crisis the 
Biden administration refuses to acknowledge and in...

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 82
(Senate - May 16, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, this week our Nation commemorates the 
2023 National Police Week and honors the brave men and women of law 
enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty...