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. DELEGATION REQUESTS ADMINISTRATION RESTORE SECOND DESTROYER TO BUDGET
MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS ADMINISTRATION RESTORE SECOND DESTROYER TO BUDGET
Second Destroyer Would Help Nation Counter China, Stabilize U.S. Shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A united Mississippi congressional delegation has sent President Biden a letter opposing his recent budget request for the U.S. Navy, which would reduce the number of ships in the fleet and cut a destroyer from the Navy’s procurement plan for Fiscal Year 2022.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO SANCTION ENABLERS OF PALESTINIAN TERRORIST GROUPS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO SANCTION ENABLERS OF PALESTINIAN TERRORIST GROUPS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have joined their colleagues in reintroducing the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act.
The bill (S.1904) would impose sanctions against foreign individuals, entities, and governments that provide support to Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and other Palestinian terrorist groups...
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES MEMORIAL DAY STATEMENT
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES MEMORIAL DAY STATEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement in advance of American’s commemoration of Memorial Day to honor all those who have served and died on behalf of our nation:
“Each May, I am inspired by the heartfelt outpouring of support expressed by Mississippians for those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and defend the country we are proud to call home.
“The freedoms and liberties...
Legislation to require women to register for the draft moving through Congress
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Legislation to require women to register for the draft moving through Congress
Women could soon be joining the draft if this bill passes.
By Sarah Ulmer
A U.S. Senate member has presented an amendment that would force women to register for the draft.
Senator and Chairman of the...
Senate Republicans seek Magnitsky sanctions on Raisi, Khamenei
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Senate Republicans seek Magnitsky sanctions on Raisi, Khamenei
Both Iranian leaders are already on the U.S.’s sanctions list
By Marc Rod
Fifteen Senate Republicans introduced a bill Thursday afternoon that would impose further sanctions on Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi and...
Congressional delegates join millions of Americans in support of the people of Cuba
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Congressional delegates join millions of Americans in support of the people of Cuba
By Anne Summerhays
Cubans took to the streets to protest severe economic shortages and lack of freedoms; eruption of discontent not seen in nearly 30 years.
Activists and analysts called it the...