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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.


Afghanistan takeover – Some of Mississippi’s delegation outraged

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Afghanistan takeover – Some of Mississippi’s delegation outraged

By Andi Davis

The Taliban has gained complete control over Afghanistan, as thousands of Afghan people try to flee.

Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker said, “What we are seeing unfold in Afghanistan amounts...

Ocean Aero moving operations and headquarters to Gulfport

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Ocean Aero moving operations and headquarters to Gulfport

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Ocean Aero, manufacturer and service provider of ocean-going autonomous underwater and surface vehicles, is relocating its manufacturing operations and headquarters from San Diego to Gulfport, the Mississippi...

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES STATEMENT ON U.S. DEPARTURE FROM AFGHANISTAN

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES STATEMENT ON U.S. DEPARTURE FROM AFGHANISTAN

Situation Damaged Our International Standing, Left Afghan Friends in a Lurch, & Ceded Afghanistan to Islamic Extremists

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan:

“As I stated in April, the withdrawal of U.S. personnel from Afghanistan and specifically the manner in which we do it must consider the remaining dangers to our national...

HYDE-SMITH CASTS AN EMPHATIC “NO” VOTE ON DEMS’ $4 TRILLION RECKLESS TAX & SPENDING SPREE

HYDE-SMITH CASTS AN EMPHATIC “NO” VOTE ON DEMS’ $4 TRILLION RECKLESS TAX & SPENDING SPREE

“There’s an old saying that money doesn’t grow on trees.  This is a lesson lost on Democrats…”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today cast an emphatic “NO” vote against an astounding FY2022 Reckless Tax and Spending Spree budget resolution that will allow Democrats to impose taxes and new spending exceeding $4.2 trillion to fund a gigantic expansion of federal government programs...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES AGAINST $1.2 TRILLION TROJAN HORSE INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING PLAN

HYDE-SMITH VOTES AGAINST $1.2 TRILLION TROJAN HORSE INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING PLAN

Senator Concerned Over Deficit Spending, Democrats Using Bill as Gateway to a New $4 Trillion Tax-and-Spend Extravaganza

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted against Senate passage of a more than $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, citing too few assurances that the massive measure is paid for and will not contribute to the nation’s staggering debt.

The Infrastructure...

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS MISS. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN COMMITTEE-PASSED BILL

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS MISS. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN COMMITTEE-PASSED BILL

Appropriations Bill Recommends $70.4 Million for Work at Camp Shelby, Jackson Airport

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reported that a committee-passed funding measure would direct more than $70.4 million in military construction projects at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg and the 172nd Airlift Wing at the Jackson International Airport.

Hyde-Smith...

HYDE-SMITH WANTS TO STOP U.S. FUNDING FOR U.N. PROGRAM WITH LINKS TO HAMAS TERRORIST ORGANIZATION

HYDE-SMITH WANTS TO STOP U.S. FUNDING FOR U.N. PROGRAM WITH LINKS TO HAMAS TERRORIST ORGANIZATION

Biden Restarts the Flow of Millions to Palestinian Relief Program, Miss. Senator Cosponsors Bill to Stop Funding Until Reforms Made

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for legislation to restrict U.S. monetary contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) until it is certain these funds...

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH PRAISE $9.1 MILLION CONTRACT TO CORRECT EROSION AT NATCHEZ NATIONAL CEMETERY

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH PRAISE $9.1 MILLION CONTRACT TO CORRECT EROSION AT NATCHEZ NATIONAL CEMETERY

Erosions Problems Deemed an Emergency in July as Storms Accelerate Loss of Ground

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised the award of a $9.1 million contract to expedite an emergency bluff stabilization project at the Natchez National Cemetery.

The Mississippi lawmakers worked with the Veterans Affairs Administration, U.S. Army Corps of...