Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to fulfilling the constitutional responsibility to “provide for the common defense” of the United States, including by ensuring the availability of the resources necessary to rebuild America’s military and maximize 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.
MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $930.8 MILLION CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT TWO NATIONAL SECURITY CUTTERS IN PASCAGOULA
MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $930.8 MILLION CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT TWO NATIONAL SECURITY CUTTERS IN PASCAGOULA
Single, Two-Ship Coast Guard Contract Boosts Miss. Shipbuilding, Savings for Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $930.8 million contract for construction of the 10th and 11th U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutters (NSC).
The U.S. Department of Homeland...
SENATE APPROVES WOUNDED WARRIORS LEAVE ACT CHAMPIONED BY HYDE-SMITH & HARPER
SENATE APPROVES WOUNDED WARRIORS LEAVE ACT CHAMPIONED BY HYDE-SMITH & HARPER
Passage Clears Bill to be Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a measure sponsored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Congressman Gregg Harper to ensure wounded warriors can work in the legislative branch of government without restrictions on their ability to meet their medical needs.
The Senate late Thursday approved the bill (H.R.6160) to amend Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act by...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR FAA REAUTHORIZATION, FIVE-YEAR MEASURE HEADED TO WHITE HOUSE
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR FAA REAUTHORIZATION, FIVE-YEAR MEASURE HEADED TO WHITE HOUSE
Legislation Important to Local Miss. Airports, Ongoing Leadership in Unmanned Aerial System Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and important programs for the operation of local airport facilities throughout Mississippi.
The Senate on Wednesday voted 93-6 to complete congressional work on...
Former Senator Thad Cochran passes away at age 81
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Former Senator Thad Cochran passes away at age 81
By Steven Gagliano
According to a spokesman, U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, who represented Mississippi in Congress for more than 45 years, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning in Oxford.
Cochran, a Navy veteran who...
Trump's aircraft carrier wish could affect area employer General Atomics
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Trump's aircraft carrier wish could affect area employer General Atomics
By Dennis Seid
TUPELO • For at least the fourth time since taking office in 2017, President Donald Trump railed against the U.S. Navy’s next-generation catapult system being...
Thompson Calls for Impeachment! Trump says “The Case is Closed”!
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Thompson Calls for Impeachment! Trump says “The Case is Closed”!
By Andi Davis
Special Counsel Robert Mueller spoke Wednesday, nearly 70 days since turning over his Russia report to the Attorney General. Muller said that his report speaks for itself and he does not intend to...