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 NAMED TO DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

HYDE-SMITH NAMED TO DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

Senate Appropriations Committee Reorganizes Subcommittee Memberships Following the Death of Senator Lindsey Graham

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today accepted an appointment to serve on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, giving Mississippi added prominence in Congress when developing funding for the nation’s national security interests.

The appointment was made as the Senate Appropriations...

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 its strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a major disaster declaration after severe storms, tornadoes, and flash flooding struck on June 18-19, 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-Miss.), and Mike...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $17.3 MILLION TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT NINE MISS. AIRPORTS

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $17.3 MILLION TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT NINE MISS. AIRPORTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced that nine municipal airfields in Mississippi have been awarded more than $17.3 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant funding.

The 10 grants for Mississippi are among the Round 4 announcement of FY2026 AIP grants approved by the Federal...

Hyde-Smith visits MCC forensic training program

Meridian Star

Hyde-Smith visits MCC forensic training program

By Staff Reports

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith visited Meridian Community College to get a closer look at specialized forensic training taking place at the MCC-Riley Workforce Development Center.

During the visit, Sen. Hyde-Smith toured...

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...

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...