Photo of American soldiers holding up flag and silhouetted by the sun in the background

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.


HYDE-SMITH, BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL DELEGATION RETURN FROM INDO-PACIFIC REGION

HYDE-SMITH, BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL DELEGATION RETURN FROM INDO-PACIFIC REGION 

All-Female Delegation Briefed on Hawaii Wildfires, U.S. and Indo-Pacific Security & Energy Matters, Women & Girls Empowerment Women’s World Cup Leaders

081723 CODEL Pacific Fleet
PHOTO:  Delegation with Admiral Samuel J. Paparo Jr., Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
PHOTO:  Delegation with U.S. Navy sailors in Sydney, Australia, for the 2023 Malabar Exercise.
PHOTO:  Delegation at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS RESOLUTION TO STRIKE DOWN BIDEN BORDER POLICY

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS RESOLUTION TO STRIKE DOWN BIDEN BORDER POLICY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) to introduce a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to strike down President Biden’s Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule, which purports to take a hard line on illegal migration.

The Senators filed S.J.Res.41 because the reality is that the rule is riddled with exceptions and funnels...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS SENATE PASSAGE OF DEFENSE POLICY MEASURE

HYDE-SMITH BACKS SENATE PASSAGE OF DEFENSE POLICY MEASURE

Supports Bill Setting Policy & Authorizing Appropriations for Defense Department 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) tonight voted for Senate passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual legislation to set policies and authorize appropriations for U.S. Department of Defense programs and activities.

“We live in dangerous times, and this Senate bill represents a clear departure from...

Airbus celebrates 20 years of manufacturing in Columbus, Mississippi

Vertical Magazine

Airbus celebrates 20 years of manufacturing in Columbus, Mississippi

By Brent Bundy

On Aug. 25th, 2023, Airbus Helicopters celebrated 20 years of manufacturing aircraft at its Columbus, Mississippi factory.

The milestone was attended by government dignitaries, high-ranking...

Capito-led congressional delegation travels to Indo-Pacific region

The Ripon Advance

Capito-led congressional delegation travels to Indo-Pacific region

By Ripon Advance News Service

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) recently led a Congressional Member Delegation, known as a CODEL, throughout the Indo-Pacific where the bipartisan, bicameral group addressed...