Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Backs Bill in Support of Law Enforcement

Hyde-Smith Renews Support for ‘Back the Blue Act’

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has 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-Smith has supported this and other pro-law enforcement legislation since becoming a U.S. Sena…

Federal bill aimed at increasing protections for police officers reintroduced in U.S. Senate

If passed, the 'Back the Blue' Act would create new federal crimes for killing, attempting to kill or assaulting officers, among other legal protections

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith backs bill in support of law enforcement

The senator is supporting the Back the Blue Act.

Tuberville, Britt join ‘Back the Blue’ Act: ‘Violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated’

Tuberville and Britt were joined by nearly all of the Senate GOP in cosponsoring the legislation.