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Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to abide by the constitutional responsibility to “provide for the common defense” of the United States, including the necessary need to rebuild America’s military and readiness.

Senator Hyde-Smith is proud of Mississippi’s enduring support of the Armed Forces.  She is committed to strengthening the state’s significant contributions to national defense, including Air Force bases and Navy installations, the Army National Guard’s primary mobilization installation, a premiere Special Operations training center, a leading Air Force aeromedical evacuation unit, numerous National Guard installations, and Department of Defense supercomputer capabilities.

Senator Hyde-Smith is also grateful for the work of defense industry employees in Mississippi to produce the best equipment and services for the men and women who protect our nation.


HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

Blames Biden for Dissatisfaction among Americans, Says Change of Course Needed to Restore Sense of Security Expected by Citizens

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Statement on the State of the Union.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), in response to President Biden’s second State of the Union address, tonight said there are solid reasons why the American people are expressing dissatisfaction with their current situation—all of...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO BLOCK DEFENSE DEPT. GREEN NEW DEAL MANDATES

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO BLOCK DEFENSE DEPT. GREEN NEW DEAL MANDATES

Legislation Challenges DoD Plan Linking Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Federal Contracts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she is cosponsoring legislation to stop a U.S. Department of Defense proposal to impose new Green New Deal-like requirements on federal contractors.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Focus on the Mission Act (S.27), which would prohibit the Defense...

HYDE-SMITH SIGNS ONTO BILLS TO RESTRICT HOW BIDEN USES STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE

HYDE-SMITH SIGNS ONTO BILLS TO RESTRICT HOW BIDEN USES STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE

Miss. Senator Cosponsors Two Measures to Restore U.S. Energy Production Dominance, Prohibit Sales to China

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has cosponsored legislation to prioritize American energy production and limit the ability of the U.S. Department of Energy from tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASSESS ONGOING BORDER CRISIS FOLLOWING FIRSTHAND VISITS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASSESS ONGOING BORDER CRISIS FOLLOWING FIRSTHAND VISITS

Miss. Senator Faults Biden Policies for Misery She Witnessed During Del Rio Border Sector Visit

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Reports on Border Crisis, Lays Blame at Biden’s Feet.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Full Speech.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today laid blame on Biden administration policies for the ongoing...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO FURTHER PROTECT MILITARY PERSONNEL HURT BY BIDEN COVID VACCINE MANDATE

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO FURTHER PROTECT MILITARY PERSONNEL HURT BY BIDEN COVID VACCINE MANDATE

Legislation Takes Steps to Restore Rank, Pay & Benefits for Those Booted from Service for Refusing Shots

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she is cosponsoring legislation to a bill to reinstate military servicemembers who were fired over President Biden’s vaccine mandates.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the AMERICANS Act, legislation introduced by U...