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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 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...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE MISS. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING 

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE MISS. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING 

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Bill Recommending $83 Million for Work at Mississippi Military Installations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee passage of a funding measure that would direct more than $83 million for military construction projects at Columbus Air Force Base, Keesler Air Force Base, and Army and Air National Guard Bases. 

Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate...

LAWMAKERS OFFER BICAMERAL, BIPARTISAN BILL TO GUARANTEE READMISSION FOR GUARD, RESERVE STUDENTS

LAWMAKERS OFFER BICAMERAL, BIPARTISAN BILL TO GUARANTEE READMISSION FOR GUARD, RESERVE STUDENTS

Senators Hyde-Smith & Hassan, with Representatives Ezell & Cartwright, Introduce SERVE Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) and Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) today introduced legislation to ensure that students, who serve in the National Guard and Reserve, will be guaranteed readmission to their schools...

Tuberville introduces bill to prevent a state's abortion laws being used as criteria for federal basing decisions — 'Should be based on merit, not a partisan political agenda'

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Tuberville introduces bill to prevent a state's abortion laws being used as criteria for federal basing decisions — 'Should be based on merit, not a partisan political agenda'

By Daniel Taylor

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and several other Republican lawmakers introduced a bill...