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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: ENERGY & WATER FUNDING BILL PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR MISS. HARBORS, PORTS, LEVEES & INFRASTRUCTURE

HYDE-SMITH: ENERGY & WATER FUNDING BILL PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR MISS. HARBORS, PORTS, LEVEES & INFRASTRUCTURE

Miss. Senator Advances Miss. Interests as Member of Energy & Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to send the White House the FY2024 Energy and Water Development (EWD) Appropriations Bill, which will direct more than $195.9 million to Mississippi in support of specifically-authorized U.S. Army Corps of...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR BILL DIRECTING $53M TO MISS. FOR MILITARY INSTALLATION IMPROVEMENTS

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR BILL DIRECTING $53M TO MISS. FOR MILITARY INSTALLATION IMPROVEMENTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today voted for final passage of a funding measure that will direct more than $53 million in FY2024 military construction dollars to installations in Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith said Mississippi facilities will benefit from the additional $2.0 billion over the President budget that Congress agreed in...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON BIDEN STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON BIDEN STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement in response to the State of the Union address delivered by President Biden:

“President Biden’s attempt to sell us a rosy picture of the state of our union will not work because the American people are not fooled by the President’s blame shifting on high prices, crime, or border security.  We know that President Biden’s leadership and policies...

HYDE-SMITH, IN ADVANCE OF STATE OF THE UNION, SAYS ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS TO STOP MIGRANT CRIME SURGE

HYDE-SMITH, IN ADVANCE OF STATE OF THE UNION, SAYS ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS TO STOP MIGRANT CRIME SURGE

In Speech, Senator Says Americans Deserve for Biden to be Forthcoming on Border Security Failures

030724 SOTU Floor Speech
VIDEO:  In Advance of the State of the Union Address, U.S. Senator Berates Failed Biden Record on Border and Resulting Crimes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of the State of the Union address, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said President Biden needs to be forthcoming in admitting...

INDIA (Executive Session)

INDIA (Executive Session)

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 105
(Senate - June 15, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to extend a warm welcome to 
His Excellency Narendra Modi, the esteemed Prime Minister of the 
Republic of India. Next week, we will be honored to have him address...

Hyde-Smith fighting to end adding illegals to district count

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Hyde-Smith fighting to end adding illegals to district count

Jan 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Laurel native Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) were among cosponsors of legislation intended to end the practice of counting illegal immigrants...

REMEMBERING JACK H. LUCAS

REMEMBERING JACK H. LUCAS

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 163
(Senate - October 4, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I am honored to pay tribute to the 
memory of a true American hero, Jacklyn ``Jack'' Harrell Lucas.

  Jack, a long-time resident of Mississippi, and the youngest...

TRIBUTE TO JACK RUTLAND, JR.

TRIBUTE TO JACK RUTLAND, JR.

Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 185
(Senate - November 8, 2023) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is an honor to pay tribute 
to Mr. Jack Rutland, Jr., of Lincoln County, MS, who for more than 10 
years has shown an inspiring dedication to sharing the stories...